Abstract: Video Review: For those looking to replace a desktop PC with a laptop, you might consider the Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690 laptop. The Qosmio G45 comes with a HD TV Tuner, HDMI, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card, 17-inch widescreen display and more. I...
Bad: Add-on digital cable requires tech visit, HD-DVD burner is already obsolete, Bloatware installed
Bottomline: There’s certainly a lot to like about the Qosmio G45-AV690 . It’s easily one of the best multimedia notebooks we’ve ever tested, and watching movies on its gorgeous display is a real pleasure. It’s a shame that one of its ke...
Good: Great everyday performance, Good gaming performance, HDcapable laptop, Good sound for a laptop, Lots of connectivity options, Black piano chassis, Giant 17” 1080p display, HDDVD burner
Bad: Short battery life while watching movies, HDDVD, Price, Very big and heavy (~10lbs), Included digital cable tuner requires CableCard
Bottomline: Toshiba has packed in everything you need for watching HD content and then some. Whether you want to game or even get some complex Photoshop work done, the high horsepower combination of an Intel dual core processor, NVIDIA discrete graphics, and a hea...
Good: d: This is a feature packed computer. Everything a desktop can do, it can do better.
Bad: Unfortunate inclusion of the HD-DVD drive. A trackball would be nice. A true multicard reader. This is one big, heavy computer. Where to Buy: Toshiba Price:$3000 (and up depending upon configuration)
Bottomline: Note: This is the second part of my look at the Toshiba Qosmio. For my unboxing and initial impressions, take a look at Part 1] When I first started looking at the Qosmio laptop, I thought I was going to have a panic attack. There were just so many ...
Abstract: Underneath the glossy plastic shell, bright blue LEDs, and chrome knobs is an alloy frame that supports the entire laptop. Many laptops these days have a metal alloy frame and it usually results in a very durable case having little flex. However, even ...
Good: Full 1080p HD screen; HD DVD burner; impressive sound system; very good performance; digital cable-TV tuner
Bad: TV tuner requires CableCard and a service call from your cable company to set up; expensive; merely adequate for 3D gaming
Bottomline: Toshiba has added a faster processor and digital-cable capabilities to its top-of-the-line multimedia-notebook bundle. The Qosmio G45-AV690 is pricey, but as the hub of your digital existence, it doesn’t get much better than this....
Good: Gorgeous 1080p display, Excellent Harman Kardon speakers, Included HDTV tuner, Better performance and battery life than predecessor, Very good graphics
Bad: HD DVD instead of Blu-ray
Bottomline: Featuring a stylish Cosmic Black Pearl design, very good performance, ample storage, and a stunning 1080p display, the Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 was one of the most versatile desktop replacements in 2007. With the G45-AV690, Toshiba makes an already exc...
Good: Great HD screen with only a bit of backlight bleed, Speakers that make other notebooks run for their mommas’
Bad: Gaming performance lackluster compared to others in the same price bracket
Bottomline: Going at the same price point of the previous G45 notebook, this version offers a heck of a value. You get the new Penryn processor that increases performance substantially, the ATI HDTV Tuner with CableCARD support, and none of the problems I had with...
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