Toshiba's new Qosmio gets Double-D implant: 3D and HD

Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Friday, 24 June 2011 12:38

Your IT - Mobility

There's plenty of powerful silicon implanted into Toshiba's new Qosmio X770, including Core i7 Quad processors to full 3D and HD capabilities.

Toshiba has always been known for its multiple mobility products, with plenty of 'firsts' in the world of notebook, portable and tablet computing, but it has also been known for delivering powerful high-end portable products.

Although Toshiba's new Tablet is coming soon, a more conventional computer from Toshiba has come sooner: the Qosmio X770.

The Qosmio range has always been Toshiba's 'top of the line' for power and performance, with Toshiba praising its latest and greatest as 'the ultimate gaming notebook' - a claim that hard core gamers will clearly be keen to test.

The memorably named B2C Product Marketing Manager from Toshiba, Anthony Geronimo, said that: 'The Qosmio X770 is engineered for extreme gaming with the power, performance and style to win any contest. From its Intel Core i7 Quad Core processors to the latest NVIDIA graphics, the Qosmio X770 features all the top-end technology you'd expect from an elite gaming machine with fast refresh rates, intense visuals, vibrant environments and dynamic character effects.'

Toshiba lists the Qosmio X770's standout features as including 'a vivid 17.3' HD and 3D widescreen, hybrid HDD/SSD system, USB 3.0 speeds, 3D Vision to Harman Kardon speakers and Dolby sound to deliver extraordinary soundscapes.'

Mr Geronimo added that: 'The Toshiba Qosmio range is designed for consumers who want the best performance from their notebook - combining innovative mobile computing technology to ensure users can enjoy the latest HD content and audio.

'The Qosmio series has always led innovation in the high end notebook space and the cutting-edge technologies featured in our new models means Toshiba is is once again stepping up to deliver a truly immersive gameplay experience for consumers,' he added. 

Available now for AUD $2699, added features include:

- Metallic urban, black and red finish
- 17.3" Widescreen HD & 3D
- 8GB RAM
- 750GB hard drive
- 1.25TB hard drive
- Experience intense 3D game play with the dedicated NVIDIA 3D graphics card and 3D glasses (included)
- NVIDIA 3D Vision with Glasses & 3D Output to 3D TV
- Blu-ray ROM drive delivers amazing picture and sound quality
- NVIDIA's Optimus technology automatically shifts from the high performance graphics card to the integrated graphics to extend battery life when full power isn't required
- The Zero Power Optical Disk Drive app helps to further increase the battery's life
- Harman Kardon speakers and sub-woofer combined with Dolby audio processing deliver extraordinary soundscapes and immersive gameplay
- Multi-touch control pad with gesture support