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Toshiba Qosmio X500-121

Specifications

Toshiba Qosmio X500-121
Toshiba Qosmio X500-121 (Qosmio X500 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-720QM 4 x 1.6 - 2.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 576 MHz, Memory: 1800 MHz, Shader frequency: 1436 MHz, GDDR5-VRAM, 257.21
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4096 MByte DDR3-8500 (1066 MHz)
Display
18.40 inch 16:9, 1680 x 945 pixel, SEC324B, 46.70 cm, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel PM55
Storage
Toshiba MK3263GSX, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, 2 hard drives with total 640 GB capacity.
Soundcard
Conexant Cx20583 @ High Definition Audio - Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Infrared, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Headphones (incl. SPDIF), microphone, Card Reader: SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, XD
Networking
Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10MBit/s), Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1
Optical drive
MATSHITA BD-MLT UJ240ES
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 42 x 442 x 294 ( = 1.65 x 17.4 x 11.57 in)
Battery
87 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1 Megapixel (1280 x 800) mit Gesichtserkennung
Additional features
Handbook, 180 Watt AC adapter, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
4.6 kg ( = 162.26 oz / 10.14 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1600 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 84.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 91%, features: 87%, display: 66% mobility: 61%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 73%

Reviews for the Toshiba Qosmio X500-121

79% Review Toshiba Qosmio X500-121 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Let the games begin. The X500, an 18.4-inch desktop replacement, has already found its way into our editorial office before the review even began. Toshiba recently updated the graphics card, insisting on scrapping the planned GeForce GTS 250M and including a GeForce GTS 360M as standard, which we naturally put through its paces.
83% Test Toshiba Qosmio X500-121 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 93% display: 70% mobility: 61% workmanship: 86% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 74%
91% Test: Toshiba Qosmio X500
Source: PC Games Hardware - 5/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 70%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M:

Essentially a renamed GTS 260M but with higher clock rates (412 versus 396 Gigaflops, according to Nvidia). The GTS 360M delivers high-end performance with GDDR5 graphics memory.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


18.40": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.6 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.


Toshiba: Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese conglomerate or technology group. The company was established in 1939 and in 1978 Toshiba became the official company name. The company's products and services include power, industrial and social infrastructure systems, elevators and escalators, electronic components, semiconductors, hard drives, printers, batteries, lighting, logistics and information technology. Toshiba was one of the largest manufacturers of personal computers, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.


84.33%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-05-23 (Update: 2012-05-26)