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Entered CNET Catalog: 06/07/2005
SKU: 0032017339248
Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Manufacturer description
Qosmio is true digital media convergence simply achieved through state-of-the-art and streamlined design. It's 4-in-1 functionality combines TV, Audio, PC and DVD features in one compact package. The multiple plug-and-play ports transform the unit simply into a gaming monitor, a digital camera slide show screen, audio-out to home systems for TV and MP3s, and more! Qosmio's sleek style echoes consumer electronics design, to complement existing electronics in the home.Product summary
The good: Attractive design; bright, crisp display; complete set of ports and connections including built-in TV tuner; power performance, yet runs cool and quiet; slot-loading, double-layer DVD burner; excellent software and support.
The bad: Pricey; bulky and heavy; small touch pad and mouse buttons; no touch pad on/off button; lesser battery life than other desktop replacements.
The bottom line: Combining TV, DVR, stereo, DVD player, and high-performance PC in one big laptop, the Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 delivers the most complete multimedia experience available in a laptop.
Average user rating: from 62 users
3.5 stars
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6/10
Great PC Until the Video Card Started to Go =(
Pros: All the pros are listed in other reviews
Cons: The video card started to die in a little less than three years. The 13 vertical lines (and counting) kind of defeat the purpose of the nice large screen. I did a little web research and it looks like you have to replace the motherboard to fix it.
Review: It was a very good PC for two years and change. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I expected it to last longer . . .
User Rating: 6/10
Looks smooth, runs not so smooth.
Pros: Sleek design, big beautiful picture, sounds great
Cons: Battery runs out fast, issues with memory and cooling fan, lots of things to fix.
Review: First I should say that I personally love Toshiba's. I love the great designs and huge screens. It's perfect for watching Dvds or playing games on. However, when it comes to quality this laptop seemed lacking. My memory quickly went down on the computer, then my adapter quit working which I had to replace 3 times. Eventually I had to replace the battery because unless it was constantly plugged into the adapter it wouldn't work. Also I had some issues with my cooling fan. Now I am paying monthly payments on that laptop while it doesn't even work. If you choose to get this laptop I highly suggest getting the protection plan. I realize most people with this laptop may not have the same issues as I have and besides those problems over the last 2 years it has kept me very entertained with the amazing picture and loud sound. Overall I'd rate it a 6. It's worth it if you have the protection plan to go along with it just in case. Now I own the Dell XPS M2010 laptop and it is amazing. Not one issue for the months I've owned it. Nothing but outstanding performance so far as I expected with Dell. Good luck to anyone searching for a laptop.
User Rating: 
4/10
Sleek, fast. Not good value for the money
Pros: Sleek, fast.
Cons: Subpar parts.
Review: I bought this desktop replacement following cNet's Editor's Choice award. I don't transport it much, however after 18 months of use the LCD display is gone (apparently an inverter problem). This is not what one would expect on such an expensive laptop (>$4,000, 18 months ago). I would think twice before buying another Toshiba.
User Rating: 
9/10
Could not ask for more
Pros: Powerful gaming labtop
Cons: really heavy
Review: could not be happier with this labtop, I am a graphic designer and a gamer it runs all of my stuff perfectly
User Rating: 
8/10
Big, Bulky, but very powerful
Pros: nice, big display; shiney
Cons: heavy, bulky, most computer bags don't fit it, volume control is extremely touchy, gets dirty quickly
Review: Though I've never actually used the TV tuner, I have found that the Media Control Center messes my computer up a bit. However, since I rarely use this program, it has never caused a problem. I will say that this is an improvement over my former Toshiba Satellite which has since burned out.
One of my only complaints is how heavy and bulky it is. It makes it a pain when you're actually carrying the thing around. It is not a good notebook for portability for this reason. However, it's an extremely powerful machine that can do virtually anything a normal computer does.
I love the DVD burner and easy keys (play, skip, stop, etc).
The touch pad is touchy, like the volume control, but what notebook's isn't? It is unfortunate that it doesn't have an easy on/off switch but I found FN F9 works just as good as a single button.
The shiney black plastic gets dirty easily, however, the computer comes with a polishing cloth that takes the dirt right off (just make sure to turn the computer off when doing it as the easy keys can start up Media Control Center).
One of my only complaints is how heavy and bulky it is. It makes it a pain when you're actually carrying the thing around. It is not a good notebook for portability for this reason. However, it's an extremely powerful machine that can do virtually anything a normal computer does.
I love the DVD burner and easy keys (play, skip, stop, etc).
The touch pad is touchy, like the volume control, but what notebook's isn't? It is unfortunate that it doesn't have an easy on/off switch but I found FN F9 works just as good as a single button.
The shiney black plastic gets dirty easily, however, the computer comes with a polishing cloth that takes the dirt right off (just make sure to turn the computer off when doing it as the easy keys can start up Media Control Center).
User Rating: 9/10
Toshiba forever!!!
Pros: Great sound and great display plus all around good performance
Cons: Heavy, pricey and not seriously meant to be run on its battery. Customer service sucks.
Review: I priorly owned the Qosmio G25-AV513's grandaddy, Toshiba's first large screen notebook with the TV feature (can't remember the model number but it was blue). I feel it was a nice experiment on the part of the manufacturer but a good deal was left to be desired.
Its good looks quickly faded with travel and use. The next and worst bad point was that it ran awfully hot. It was later expalined to me that Toshiba had used a processor intended for a desktop computer to run it. Then came the day my motherboard fried and though I had it repaired, I decided on a new one.
During my shopping around and, I'll be darned, I discovered that somebody at Toshiba had finally got around to some real thinking and came up with the Qosmio. The purchase was an expensive one but I've never been happier. I loaded mine with the full 2GB of RAM and it works like a dream and does not become excessively warm during its almost 24/7 run time. It performs capably for all the ordinary every-day-business stuff and does great with DVDs and other media presentation. And -- despite the weight mine travels with me everyday. This is the first laptop I've had that proves itself as durable. It still looks nearly as good as it did the day I first took it out of the box.
Since I've had and used this one a good while, I am of course interested in moving up to the AV600 or AV660 due to improved features. When I do, the purchase will be made with no hesitation.
Note: My only serious problem with Toshiba has nothing to do with product but that the larger part of its customer service frontline is outsourced and not very capable. This most often leads what should be fast, simple problem solving to becoming nothing more than long, tedious and fruitless time on the phone. On the up side, Toshiba does not seem to have this problem with inept staffing when you dial its sales line. Wonder why?
Its good looks quickly faded with travel and use. The next and worst bad point was that it ran awfully hot. It was later expalined to me that Toshiba had used a processor intended for a desktop computer to run it. Then came the day my motherboard fried and though I had it repaired, I decided on a new one.
During my shopping around and, I'll be darned, I discovered that somebody at Toshiba had finally got around to some real thinking and came up with the Qosmio. The purchase was an expensive one but I've never been happier. I loaded mine with the full 2GB of RAM and it works like a dream and does not become excessively warm during its almost 24/7 run time. It performs capably for all the ordinary every-day-business stuff and does great with DVDs and other media presentation. And -- despite the weight mine travels with me everyday. This is the first laptop I've had that proves itself as durable. It still looks nearly as good as it did the day I first took it out of the box.
Since I've had and used this one a good while, I am of course interested in moving up to the AV600 or AV660 due to improved features. When I do, the purchase will be made with no hesitation.
Note: My only serious problem with Toshiba has nothing to do with product but that the larger part of its customer service frontline is outsourced and not very capable. This most often leads what should be fast, simple problem solving to becoming nothing more than long, tedious and fruitless time on the phone. On the up side, Toshiba does not seem to have this problem with inept staffing when you dial its sales line. Wonder why?
User Rating: 
10/10
THE laptop to have
Pros: unbeatable in all aspects from the looks to powerhouse
Cons: I have nothing negative to say about this laptop and strongly suggest purchase
Review: I've owned several laptops and I couldn't have made a better choice. Not a cheap computer but for what you get in speed, storage, sound, not to mention it's hot looks, the Qosmio is a must have for those wanting a great work horse. All that said it wasn't without some glitches but the customer service of Toshiba is miles ahead of Dell for example. They were quick to answer the phone a customer service without lengthy waiting times on the phone as well as sending someone in a timely manner to my home to repair my problem. If you want a computer and a company you can count on give this computer a serious look and definetly consider before buying any other.
User Rating: 
1/10
Computer's good, but the customer care department is non-existent
Pros: "Good" computer so long as it works perfectly and NEVER needs service.
Cons: "Customer Care" department is imaginary. You will NEVER get through to them.
Review: I have BOTH systemguard and service express warranty agreements with Toshiba. When my laptop was damaged in a car accident, they said they would cover it. Til this date, it's still "somewhere."
I was told that I would be sent a replacement 2 weeks after they received it. Now, it's been 3 weeks and NOTHING. Contacting customer care (the people in charge of replacing the system) is IMPOSSIBLE.
I have left messages for them over 10 times with customer service and they haven't called me back at all. They are allowed 5-business days to call me back and it's been over 2 weeks.
I had to call their corporate offices, but of course, I am only able to leave a message for them to call me back and they STILL haven't called me back. And that was a week ago.
Now I have to get a certified letter and send in legal documents for something that was SUPPOSED to be a safeguard for my computer.
So, my advice to you, DO NOT GET SYSTEMGUARD. Save your money. If you do get it, it's an utter waste of time and who knows when, or if, you'll ever get your computer back. And the service express is as much as a joke.
Also, if you like speaking to Manila and Singapore, then Toshiba is for you as their customer service is from there and they are so disconnected with the entire process is ridiculous. They're certainly saving money by putting a call center there but because there is ZERO accountability, nothing will get done except the runaround.
I don't know what happened to the exceptional service I heard about but it's obviously gone!
I was told that I would be sent a replacement 2 weeks after they received it. Now, it's been 3 weeks and NOTHING. Contacting customer care (the people in charge of replacing the system) is IMPOSSIBLE.
I have left messages for them over 10 times with customer service and they haven't called me back at all. They are allowed 5-business days to call me back and it's been over 2 weeks.
I had to call their corporate offices, but of course, I am only able to leave a message for them to call me back and they STILL haven't called me back. And that was a week ago.
Now I have to get a certified letter and send in legal documents for something that was SUPPOSED to be a safeguard for my computer.
So, my advice to you, DO NOT GET SYSTEMGUARD. Save your money. If you do get it, it's an utter waste of time and who knows when, or if, you'll ever get your computer back. And the service express is as much as a joke.
Also, if you like speaking to Manila and Singapore, then Toshiba is for you as their customer service is from there and they are so disconnected with the entire process is ridiculous. They're certainly saving money by putting a call center there but because there is ZERO accountability, nothing will get done except the runaround.
I don't know what happened to the exceptional service I heard about but it's obviously gone!
User Rating: 10/10
Mind Blowing
Pros: Powerfull,Fast,Stylish,Loaded Simply Amazing
Cons: Nothing Really possibly a little large
Review: I own two Toshiba Qosmios G25-Av513 and F25-Av205 I started with the F25 which I thought was the most amazing computer I had ever used and was completly dazzeled by it's features looks and overall preformance. The screen was the most amazing I had ever seen and the features were superb for my video and audio work. Far better than any HP,Dell,Sony or IBM I had ever used and I have used alot of these high spec machines. O then progressed to the G25 and wow it is a little big but there is no laptop better than it it is simply amazing. Everything is bigger and better than the F25 which I thought was impossible but Toshiba have made it thank you this machine is a godsend.
User Rating: 9/10
Sleek, sexy, multimedia all-in-one
Pros: Fast, 17" screen, Sounds great, gaming
Cons: a bit heavy, single core processor
Review: even though it runs the last generation single core pentium processor, it is still fast and can handle all the tasks you throw at it. The Nvidia graphics card can run all the games you want to play. if you dont carry around you laptop much, this is a good choice with built-in tv tuner (tivo capabilities), nice speakers, big screen. This one is a head-turner.
User Rating: 9/10
My wife is jealous
Pros: amazing picture and sound, good performance
Cons: bulky, weight and battery life
Review: Great for almost everything, but so good my wife feels threathened by the time I spend with "my Qosmio" 
Examples of what it can do. I've taken it on holidays with me: we didn't even watch tV in the room, the qosmio was better than the hotel tv; watched DVDs on bed; it was our hifi system; we played some nice games; we both surfed, skiped, etc.
However, the battery life is not enough for a full movie and a pain in the ass to carry around... If you think of buying it, join a gym in advance and do some weight lifting to be ready
Examples of what it can do. I've taken it on holidays with me: we didn't even watch tV in the room, the qosmio was better than the hotel tv; watched DVDs on bed; it was our hifi system; we played some nice games; we both surfed, skiped, etc.
However, the battery life is not enough for a full movie and a pain in the ass to carry around... If you think of buying it, join a gym in advance and do some weight lifting to be ready
User Rating: 10/10
Awesome Machine
Pros: We bought it to go on a road trip and it replaced all other machines.
Cons: Battery Life is very little, screen darkens in 10 minutes.
Review: We have enjoyed this machine. It was our TVDVD player when we had none!
User Rating: 8/10
TOSHIBA IS ONE FROM THE GREAT COMPANY
Pros: TOSHIBA QOSMIOG25-AV513
Cons: THIS PRODUCT LIKE THE OTHER GREAT
Review: THE GREAT HOW HAD AGOOD EXPERINCE &OLD IN THE MARCKET LIKE TOSHIBA,ALL SERVICE IS GOOD&EASY TO FIND ALL SERVICE SPARE PART&MINTENCE AROUND THE WORLD, GOOD PRICES DIFFRENT CHAPES, STRONG &GOOD UESDFOR LONG TIME LIVE,,
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ALL THE OPINION WE CAN SAID IT DONT GIVE THE FACT FOR THIS GREAT COMPANY LIKE TOSHIBAAS WE SAID STRONG PRODUCTTING IN DIFFRENT CHAPE LONGLIVE FOR THE PRODECTWHEN WE USEDIT ,,
User Rating: 1/10
Freezes up
Pros: Lots of features
Cons: Freezes and short battery life
Review: I purchased a refurbished model that was supposedly good to go. From the box I have had problems with the unit freezing. This was purchased to produce DVD from digital videos from a DV cam corder and I have yet to be able to produce one with out it freezing. I tried to produce a camtasia movie for a class I am taking and had the same problem with the unit freezing. I have used several toshiba computers and this is the first time I have had problems like this. It seems that anything that is memory or graphics intensive will bring on the freeze up very quickly. But it will also freeze just on boot up during the cmos check before windows even loads. The freezing up when not using high graphics or memory was less but is now becoming more frequent. I work in a computer department for a living and know it is not software related but since it is intermittent it will be hard to diagnos. We do have the extended warrantly but I was waiting for the freeze ups to occur more regularily. Sometimes I will go two or three days working without problems (not using intense graphics or memory) other times doing the same thing I will freeze up 20 - 30 times a day. Lesson learned is never buy a refurbished computer. I wish companies would actually fix their stuff before reselling it. I have not had any problems with service before so if they fix this so everything works like it is supposed to then I will raise my rating of the product. It is a real pain though trying to back up all my information when it keeps freezing.
Updated
I was a couple of days too hasty in writing my opinion and giving my rating. I had fought the freeze ups ever since I got the notebook and was on the verge of sending it back when I remembered the school had bought and installed a 2 GB memory upgrade. I found the original memory and have not had any further problems with freezing. I am currently editing a 3 hour movie we produced with no problems. If the DVD burner burns the final product without any problems I would like to change my rating to a 10 if it is allowed. I had some problems when trying to burn a DVD earlier but do not know if that was related to the memory problem. I am currently sending back the Edge memory upgrade to the vendor it was bought from and preparing to purchase the Toshiba memory upgrade.
I was a couple of days too hasty in writing my opinion and giving my rating. I had fought the freeze ups ever since I got the notebook and was on the verge of sending it back when I remembered the school had bought and installed a 2 GB memory upgrade. I found the original memory and have not had any further problems with freezing. I am currently editing a 3 hour movie we produced with no problems. If the DVD burner burns the final product without any problems I would like to change my rating to a 10 if it is allowed. I had some problems when trying to burn a DVD earlier but do not know if that was related to the memory problem. I am currently sending back the Edge memory upgrade to the vendor it was bought from and preparing to purchase the Toshiba memory upgrade.
User Rating: 1/10
A year later
Pros: I don't have to carry it around
Cons: I forget what it looks like
Review: It was nice when it was new, but there is a defect that they say there is a major upgrade to the motherboard but my ASP can't get service from Toshiba Depot to fix it. I have been without for almost 2 months. There customer support hung up on me.
User Rating: 
2/10
Worst support ever for Satellite notebook..
Pros: Laptop is fine, but for an occasional freeze up caused by wireless function.
Cons: Terrible replacement part support
Review: An ok laptop. Ordered a replacement power cord/adapter on March 4, delivery promised on March 7. Promised again for March 10. Still waiting on March 20.
User Rating: 8/10
Which one? Qosmio g25 or g35?
Pros: Appearance and style.
Cons: Size and weight.
Review: Can someone help me?
I going to buy a toshiba qosmio notebooks. But deciding which one to buy.
qosmio g25 or g35???
I going to buy a toshiba qosmio notebooks. But deciding which one to buy.
qosmio g25 or g35???
User Rating: 9/10
Best laptop I ever own!!
Pros: Gaming and surfing the web
Cons: Weight and plane usage
Review: Best laptop I ever own!! Can do all the necessary things in life, watch TV burn CD and DVD and surf the net. Best way to spend an afternoon is downloading a movie, turn on the sounds and watch it on the awesome screen. Would highly suggest that you get on.
Have a blessed day
Have a blessed day
User Rating: 10/10
the toshiba is a good laptop to play a good on it have a nvidia 6800 card in it
Pros: why dont people like the tosiba it is not to der it is just the right price for the laptop
Cons: the toshiba is a good laptop and it good for a business laptop
Review: ghe toshiba qosmio is a good laptop to play game on and it iwll be a good business laptop so it can hold loads work on it the toshiba may cost load of money but it is a good laptop for it money
User Rating: 4/10
not in my good books
Pros: Nice design , Seems portable
Cons: Toshiba are so pricey , dont like the Volume Control Button
Review: i wouldnt buy this laptop as i never really like Toshiba for a brand it seems ok to have really and wouldnt mind it for the Internet use but not gaming as much but for that kind of money i wouldnt buy it
User Rating: 
7/10
Very good Notebook but...
Pros: Not Available
Cons: Not Available
Review: Overall i love this computer, but a few side notes which is not advertised in the review. 1)after about 2 months of owning and frequently using this computer i have now lost all functionality of the touch pad. It does not work at all. I will have to ship it in to get it fixed. 2)the battery life is dreadful. 2 hours is an over statement. its really closer to 1.5. 3) this computer is great though, and this should not stop anyone from buying it, it is light (for its "class" of computer), great performance, wonderful looks and nice toshiba features are installed which allow you to costomize the computer beyond anything ive ever seen before.
User Rating: 7/10
Very good Notebook but...
Pros: Not Available
Cons: Not Available
Review: Overall i love this computer, but a few side notes which is not advertised in the review. 1)after about 2 months of owning and frequently using this computer i have now lost all functionality of the touch pad. It does not work at all. I will have to ship it in to get it fixed. 2)the battery life is dreadful. 2 hours is an over statement. its really closer to 1.5. 3) this computer is great though, and this should not stop anyone from buying it, it is light (for its "class" of computer), great performance, wonderful looks and nice toshiba features are installed which allow you to costomize the computer beyond anything ive ever seen before.
User Rating: 1/10
DOA out of the box
Pros: good customer service, if you work the system..paid for overnight shipping
Cons: Dead on arrival with 3 workers initials stating it was "working", from the atlanta factory
Review: Ordered a factory refurb. Thinking it has to be thoughly checked and
I'd save a few bucks. charged it up, hit the button, fans and drives spool up but no monitor or bios beeps(if there are any). Sent back 1.5 weeks ago and have heard no news. Will change rating and opinion if need be.
I'd save a few bucks. charged it up, hit the button, fans and drives spool up but no monitor or bios beeps(if there are any). Sent back 1.5 weeks ago and have heard no news. Will change rating and opinion if need be.
User Rating: 8/10
tv function
Pros: speakers,screen
Cons: tv tuner not functioning due lack of signal strength
Review: tv tuner seems to need a very strong signal. have tried signal booster from motorola but didnt help. Any sugestions ?
User Rating: 9/10
Everything I expected and more
Pros: See the glowing CNET review....its all TRUE
Cons: Weighs a ton ..battery life is rather dismal
Review: After obsessing for months over the watershed of laptop choices , I finally relented and spending perhaps 30 % more than originally intended, went for the Qosmio 25 having picked it up for around $2000 shipping included.
As reported in the extensive review offered, this machine is perhaps the first computer I've ever purchased that really made me sit back and say 'wow'.
Its not so much any particular aspect of the machine that makes it stand out but perhaps the combination of all it's quality amentities and solid performance that makes this machine a dream come true.
Perhaps the only draw back is the immense weight and low battery life, making it virtually an impossible choice for anyone wanting true ease of mobility and long ac-less operation.
I've completely scrapped use of my desktop machines and am even thinking of getting rid of my TV, CD and DVD players...their services are no longer required ! ;>
Kudos to Toshiba for a true show stopper...now if I could just stop polishing the mirror finish every time a palm print appears, I'll really be effecive !
As reported in the extensive review offered, this machine is perhaps the first computer I've ever purchased that really made me sit back and say 'wow'.
Its not so much any particular aspect of the machine that makes it stand out but perhaps the combination of all it's quality amentities and solid performance that makes this machine a dream come true.
Perhaps the only draw back is the immense weight and low battery life, making it virtually an impossible choice for anyone wanting true ease of mobility and long ac-less operation.
I've completely scrapped use of my desktop machines and am even thinking of getting rid of my TV, CD and DVD players...their services are no longer required ! ;>
Kudos to Toshiba for a true show stopper...now if I could just stop polishing the mirror finish every time a palm print appears, I'll really be effecive !
User Rating: 2/10
Good product but horrible service
Pros: A very good product with super features
Cons: Extremely poor service
Review: I have been using Qasmio older ver. F10 with 17" wide screen. Its function and clarity are very good but within 10months of purchase the entire motherboard failed and to my horror the service in India said it would take 4-6weeks and now it is more than 8weeks there is no reply from Toshiba-Singapore. Hence, a word of caution to all Toshiba buyers be extremely careful while buying Toshiba laptops.
User Rating: 10/10
KING OF ALL COMPUTERS
Pros: well...everything
Cons: pricey but worth it
Review: wt cn b better than this g25...i have had alot of laptops...but none of them were as great as this one...how cn u say no to a laptop that offers 120gb...a laptop tht lets you record TV...a laptop that has this sleek lookin design...get one...the price is worth it
User Rating: 9/10
One Powerful Baby!
Pros: Bright display, awesome speakers, fast, surprisingly quiet, and so pretty!
Cons: Touch pad has no on/ off option and weight
Review: I did tons of research looking for the perfect computer for my own needs and purpose. It was a toss up between the Sony VAIO VGN-TX670P. I know the Sony has the light weight with long battery life, but it didn?t have the speed, bells and whistles that I was looking for. The light weight drew me, but I knew it wasn?t going to give me what I really wanted. So, I clearly knew what I forfeiting and opted to take the Toshiba. I?M SO GLAD I DID and the trade off was no contest.
This machine is awesome! The screen size and bright display with the speakers is incredible. It performs beyond what I expected. I have a desktop custom built by Dell with the processor 3.8 and all the latest hardware. I didn?t think the Toshiba would compare, but it did. It?s fast, quiet and really cool looking. The glossy black design does create fingerprint smudges, but no big deal compared to what you get.
I do have to mention my biggest complaint. You can?t turn off the mouse pad. I have to type really careful so I don?t touch the pad so the cursor won?t go off my mark. It gets really irritating. I initially thought the low battery life would be an issue for me, but I keep it plugged in wall most of time.
With the cost of this computer, it took me a long time and a hard decision, but I don?t regret it one bit. I would do it again.
This machine is awesome! The screen size and bright display with the speakers is incredible. It performs beyond what I expected. I have a desktop custom built by Dell with the processor 3.8 and all the latest hardware. I didn?t think the Toshiba would compare, but it did. It?s fast, quiet and really cool looking. The glossy black design does create fingerprint smudges, but no big deal compared to what you get.
I do have to mention my biggest complaint. You can?t turn off the mouse pad. I have to type really careful so I don?t touch the pad so the cursor won?t go off my mark. It gets really irritating. I initially thought the low battery life would be an issue for me, but I keep it plugged in wall most of time.
With the cost of this computer, it took me a long time and a hard decision, but I don?t regret it one bit. I would do it again.
User Rating: 9/10
Top Laptop with RAID options
Pros: RAID ability. Ultra bright/Clear display. Easy volume control. Great Sound. Stand Alone LCD TV and DVD/CD player.
Cons: To many procesess running. Only 120Gs worth of HDDs.
Review: I don't own one of these laptops yet, but am a CIA with the Geek Squad at a Best Buy. I have 6 Laptops all are difrent companys. So I do know a little about computers and laptops. The RPM of the Qosmio may be low but the dual HDDs can be set up as RAID 1 or 0 and they are SATA HDDs. For gamine you can't beet SATA RAID 0 HDDs. If you reimage the the laptop using the factory restore DVDs it will ask you if you want to restore it back to the Factory set up or for advanced. Automaticaly set up the computer using RAID 1 (you in actuallity only have one HDD. The other HDD is used as a mirror and everything is copied to the other HDD as a back-up.) or using RAID 0 (Basically they 2 HDDs are turned into 1 HDD breaking all information written to the HDDs up and writing it systematically to the HDDS. So when you pull the information off of the HDDs the information comes out 2 times as fast. Best option for gamers and people using the computer to do alot of things at one time...) I don't know if any other laptop offers this yet.
One of the downsides I am working on is there is some preinstalled program that is running in the back ground that keeps tasking the computer when running a Benchmark. The FPS ( Frames Per Second will run over 100 then jump down to around 20 and back up to over 100. And its at diffrent times in the Benchmark so it isn't the Benchmark doing it. I am killing pre loading programs one at a time till I figure it out.
Another downside is the polised top. Scratches and finger prints and palm prints are imposiable to avoid with this laptop. The touche pad is a little small but this is a desktop replacement so the touche pad I don't really think is ment to be used as the primary mouse here.
I'm not really crazy about front loading DVD/CD drives on laptops as the are anoying when acctually usinig in on you lap. And sometime you hit the eject by mistake and can run the risk of breaking the Disk tray. This has not tray on it to break. Down side to this no having a Disk tray is you can not use disks smaller than 12 cm.
All in all I am buying this Laptop soon. Geek Squad is not my primary job. I am a Telecommunications Systems Eng. I travel alot so I like to have laptops. LOL. I have a really small Sony VGN-S460P that I love but really want a Gameing laptop to take on the road with me. This I beleive is it. It come with a VGA input cable and also Componet cables. Perfect for pluging in my Xbox 360 and using as a PC Gaming machine and Console Gaming LCD... End of story.
One of the downsides I am working on is there is some preinstalled program that is running in the back ground that keeps tasking the computer when running a Benchmark. The FPS ( Frames Per Second will run over 100 then jump down to around 20 and back up to over 100. And its at diffrent times in the Benchmark so it isn't the Benchmark doing it. I am killing pre loading programs one at a time till I figure it out.
Another downside is the polised top. Scratches and finger prints and palm prints are imposiable to avoid with this laptop. The touche pad is a little small but this is a desktop replacement so the touche pad I don't really think is ment to be used as the primary mouse here.
I'm not really crazy about front loading DVD/CD drives on laptops as the are anoying when acctually usinig in on you lap. And sometime you hit the eject by mistake and can run the risk of breaking the Disk tray. This has not tray on it to break. Down side to this no having a Disk tray is you can not use disks smaller than 12 cm.
All in all I am buying this Laptop soon. Geek Squad is not my primary job. I am a Telecommunications Systems Eng. I travel alot so I like to have laptops. LOL. I have a really small Sony VGN-S460P that I love but really want a Gameing laptop to take on the road with me. This I beleive is it. It come with a VGA input cable and also Componet cables. Perfect for pluging in my Xbox 360 and using as a PC Gaming machine and Console Gaming LCD... End of story.
User Rating: 1/10
Gonna need a Warranty thats for sure
Pros: Its Cheaps
Cons: Can't afford a Mac, so ganna have to stick with this one
Review: Looks to me you can't afford a Solid, Reliable Powermachine. Lets cut the crap and act like adults. Until you find that top leading, if not all Agencies of Advertising especially in my office in New York, you'll find that not a single one uses a Microsoft Built Computer and software. Realistically, Dell is a Honda Civic or worst, an Australian Holden, whereas Mac is a BMW. Get a Diploma Degree and a decent $50,000 p.a. job and then try and buy this computer, then again, "We cannot all be chief know can we, nor can we all afford a BMW, yet at least you know a BMW will last a lifetime due to its Craftman ship, features, and price" wake up and realise theres realistically no competition, only you think there is. Stick to your Dell and your super cheap 3 year warranty, because your gonna Need it!!! REALISTICALLY!!!
User Rating: 9/10
Best desktop replacement!
Pros: Screen,TV tuner, QosmioEngine, design, everything!
Cons: heavy but its a desktop replacement
Review: If you are looking for a desktop replacement, this is for you! First I was decided to get the VAIO AX570G because of the good features like the camera and the fingerprint scanner but the design of the Qosmio is unique and very cool! Also consider that with the Qosmio you can have the tv tuner and the dvd burner at the same time and the VAIO has those features in separate modular bays.
User Rating: 2/10
Beware of shoddy components and poor customer relations
Pros: Honestly, haven't tried this one but......
Cons: Buyer beware
Review: I had a Toshiba P25-S607, a precursor of this model. They designed in a faulty Matshita UJ-811 DVD CD-RW drive which they "fixed" three times for me over the course of my extended warranty. I asked them to give me a different component and they said they couldn't. When I asked for a replacement by another laptop, or a refund, they refused, in spite of the fact that their own service department admittted to me that the part was problematic. I insisted they fullfill the replace or refund principle of US consumer protection, and they stonewalled informing me that they are not a US company but a Japanese company that does not follow that principle. Search the above info on that DVD drive model on user forums and you will see it's true and that I'm not the only one Toshiba has defrauded. Positive user comments here may well be a coporate whitewash so please consider this before you buy there equipment and check out the info in depth yourself.
User Rating: 9/10
If you want a computer that does everything well go no further.
Pros: Beautiful screen, many console controls with a volume control wheel right on the console. Nice harman/kardon speakers. Much memory comes standard. Great for photography work because of the memory.
Cons: short battery life, the bane of all powerful laptops
Review: I studied what I wanted in a computer, and this fit all the requirements for me. I am a photo nut, and that was my main concern, but the TV and DVD features are awesome. I have been tweaking the computer for a couple of weeks now and had one problem that the tech help at Toshiba had figured out in record time compared to some other tech sites I've used. I purchased the premium maintance contract because I don't want any hassle down the road with shipping and other problems with lesser coverage. You will not believe the pictures on this laptop. Highly recommended.
User Rating: 
5/10
Toshiba Screws over End Users with faulty gear.
Pros: Fast processor Great Graphics
Cons: If it breaks you will feel the real pain.
Review: This system works well but if it fails look out.
I have long been a Supporter of Toshiba Laptops and have owned several myself. I would have continued to by and recommend there systems until I bought the A75-S229 for work and College. I got the System and at this time in November the system is on its third trip to a Service center for hardware failures. I had intended to purchase two addition systems in the short term for my Children but After dealing with the Customer service and customer relations at Toshiba I can promise that that will not happen. Further the attitude that the gave me will color my judgment for sometime to come. You see I recommend Systems to the US army in my job as an Information Technology specialist. Rest assured I will not recommend a company that does not care how a product they sold you fails time and time again and they just keep making it your problem. If there systems keeps failing they should give you a different one. I take very good care of my gear and depend on it to work. Unfortunately dependability is not in Toshibas lexicon.
Thomas
MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA
I have long been a Supporter of Toshiba Laptops and have owned several myself. I would have continued to by and recommend there systems until I bought the A75-S229 for work and College. I got the System and at this time in November the system is on its third trip to a Service center for hardware failures. I had intended to purchase two addition systems in the short term for my Children but After dealing with the Customer service and customer relations at Toshiba I can promise that that will not happen. Further the attitude that the gave me will color my judgment for sometime to come. You see I recommend Systems to the US army in my job as an Information Technology specialist. Rest assured I will not recommend a company that does not care how a product they sold you fails time and time again and they just keep making it your problem. If there systems keeps failing they should give you a different one. I take very good care of my gear and depend on it to work. Unfortunately dependability is not in Toshibas lexicon.
Thomas
MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA
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I was given one to test drive for three weeks. System is strong and runs well Battery life is an issue. But my biggest complaint from too mush experience is if it crashes you are screwed because Toshiba Technical support is LAME. Buy a Dell.
I was given one to test drive for three weeks. System is strong and runs well Battery life is an issue. But my biggest complaint from too mush experience is if it crashes you are screwed because Toshiba Technical support is LAME. Buy a Dell.
User Rating: 7/10
Great features
Pros: Fairly well balanced for most any use.
Cons: The features are great but something is missing.
Review: This is a very well featured desktop replacement but just a couple other features would make this the best all around machine on the market. Although this machine is more than capable of all your computing needs as well as multimedia and a fairly descent gaming machine, a higher end graphics device would make this unit an excellent gaming machine
(As long as the higher end graphic wont create too much heat). Now a higher end graphics solution would be nice but it is not the real feature that is missing from this unit I am pretty satisfied with it as it is, the real feature this unit is lacking (as most laptops are lacking) is tablet functionality, this unit needs to be convertible! and then it would be perfect. I don?t understand why convertible PC?s or tablets have to be small (who says that tablet functions should only be for those who want to write while they walk?). Wouldn?t it be nice to fold it down and place it in your lap to serf the net or take notes using the stylus and not have a cumbersome keyboard in your lap as well? Imagine sitting on your living room sofa watching TV on your big screen while surfing the net with your PC folded flat down on your lap and that?s it (no cumbersome keyboard to deal with if you don?t want to use it) that would be a true laptop, would it not? I think all laptops should be convertible and I hope the manufacturers are listening
(As long as the higher end graphic wont create too much heat). Now a higher end graphics solution would be nice but it is not the real feature that is missing from this unit I am pretty satisfied with it as it is, the real feature this unit is lacking (as most laptops are lacking) is tablet functionality, this unit needs to be convertible! and then it would be perfect. I don?t understand why convertible PC?s or tablets have to be small (who says that tablet functions should only be for those who want to write while they walk?). Wouldn?t it be nice to fold it down and place it in your lap to serf the net or take notes using the stylus and not have a cumbersome keyboard in your lap as well? Imagine sitting on your living room sofa watching TV on your big screen while surfing the net with your PC folded flat down on your lap and that?s it (no cumbersome keyboard to deal with if you don?t want to use it) that would be a true laptop, would it not? I think all laptops should be convertible and I hope the manufacturers are listening
User Rating: 10/10
FULL FEATURED LAPTOP A MUST HAVE FOR THE TECH IN ALL OF US!!!
Pros: Everything, this laptop does everything that no other laptop does on the market.
Cons: Short Battery life, and cant get a bigger battery.
Review: Hello everyone,
The reason I gave this one a 10 is because I am just so happy with it. I buy laptops just about every 6 months or so. So I know what is good and what is bad. However, I only buy Toshiba, and Sony Laptops because frankly the rest (exccept Dell) put too much crap on their machines, and they are just not reliable.
I saw a review that said the screen is to bright, I believe the screen is PERFECT I would not want it any dimmer, that was actually one of my drawbacks with other models of laptops. This one is bright and it can be turned down, and down very low. Another good thing is when the sun is shining bright you can still see the screen PERFECTLY (Well better than any other one I have used LOL). This is the first Laptop that does everything. What more could you want in a Laptop except maybe bigger hard drives or an even better video card for games LOL! I actually wish they had one like this that used the normal Pentium 3.4 GHZ CPU (like Toshiba usually does), But intel controls the market and they want the Centrino out there so what is a customer to do. I have also tried every game out that is graphics intensive and this laptop while you cant have everything Extremely high, you can have most of the graphics turned up pretty good with out any performance hangs. Nice machine in my opinion. The blue lights are to bright LOL, but who cares in the grand scheme of thigns. I am a little upset though that the battery cannot have a larger one installed, so that is a bit of a gripe. All in all I am very very happy I bought this Laptop. Its a bit pricy but well worth the spending.
The reason I gave this one a 10 is because I am just so happy with it. I buy laptops just about every 6 months or so. So I know what is good and what is bad. However, I only buy Toshiba, and Sony Laptops because frankly the rest (exccept Dell) put too much crap on their machines, and they are just not reliable.
I saw a review that said the screen is to bright, I believe the screen is PERFECT I would not want it any dimmer, that was actually one of my drawbacks with other models of laptops. This one is bright and it can be turned down, and down very low. Another good thing is when the sun is shining bright you can still see the screen PERFECTLY (Well better than any other one I have used LOL). This is the first Laptop that does everything. What more could you want in a Laptop except maybe bigger hard drives or an even better video card for games LOL! I actually wish they had one like this that used the normal Pentium 3.4 GHZ CPU (like Toshiba usually does), But intel controls the market and they want the Centrino out there so what is a customer to do. I have also tried every game out that is graphics intensive and this laptop while you cant have everything Extremely high, you can have most of the graphics turned up pretty good with out any performance hangs. Nice machine in my opinion. The blue lights are to bright LOL, but who cares in the grand scheme of thigns. I am a little upset though that the battery cannot have a larger one installed, so that is a bit of a gripe. All in all I am very very happy I bought this Laptop. Its a bit pricy but well worth the spending.
User Rating: 9/10
the best laptop out there to have it is to love it
Pros: power looks speed sound has it all
Cons: finger prints on the black part of the laptop
Review: I love this thing I look at other laptop befor this one and after no one comes close to it
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I love this laptop but recentely, the DVD drive stop working on me. It is still under waranty. It is taking Toshiba 2 months just to get the parts in. In my opinion, this is ridicolous. If it takes Toshiba that long to get one part, then you must agree that their customer services sucks.
I love this laptop but recentely, the DVD drive stop working on me. It is still under waranty. It is taking Toshiba 2 months just to get the parts in. In my opinion, this is ridicolous. If it takes Toshiba that long to get one part, then you must agree that their customer services sucks.
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I have owned this laptop since October 2005. In December a DVD got stuck in the DVD drive. I called Toshiba and talked to their customer support. They said that they will replace the DVD drive as soon as they get the part in. It is now the end of May, and the laptop is still not fixed because they can get the part from China. I am now taking Toshiba to court to try and get my money back. This whole thing has been a nightmare. Toshiba has never called me once to tell me anything about when the DVD drive will come in. I have had to call them almost every day. I could go on with this story about how many Toshiba representatives that I have to talk to. This was Toshiba top-of-the-line laptop and it doesn't do anyone any good to spend that much money or any money on a laptop with poor customer support. To have to take a company to Court, just let you know how good they are..!
I have owned this laptop since October 2005. In December a DVD got stuck in the DVD drive. I called Toshiba and talked to their customer support. They said that they will replace the DVD drive as soon as they get the part in. It is now the end of May, and the laptop is still not fixed because they can get the part from China. I am now taking Toshiba to court to try and get my money back. This whole thing has been a nightmare. Toshiba has never called me once to tell me anything about when the DVD drive will come in. I have had to call them almost every day. I could go on with this story about how many Toshiba representatives that I have to talk to. This was Toshiba top-of-the-line laptop and it doesn't do anyone any good to spend that much money or any money on a laptop with poor customer support. To have to take a company to Court, just let you know how good they are..!
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I have owned this laptop since October 2005. In December a DVD got stuck in the DVD drive. I called Toshiba and talked to their customer support. They said that they will replace the DVD drive as soon as they get the part in. It is now the end of May, and the laptop is still not fixed because they can get the part from China. I am now taking Toshiba to court to try and get my money back. This whole thing has been a nightmare. Toshiba has never called me once to tell me anything about when the DVD drive will come in. I have had to call them almost every day. I could go on with this story about how many Toshiba representatives that I have to talk to. This was Toshiba top-of-the-line laptop and it doesn't do anyone any good to spend that much money or any money on a laptop with poor customer support. To have to take a company to Court, just let you know how good they are..!
I have owned this laptop since October 2005. In December a DVD got stuck in the DVD drive. I called Toshiba and talked to their customer support. They said that they will replace the DVD drive as soon as they get the part in. It is now the end of May, and the laptop is still not fixed because they can get the part from China. I am now taking Toshiba to court to try and get my money back. This whole thing has been a nightmare. Toshiba has never called me once to tell me anything about when the DVD drive will come in. I have had to call them almost every day. I could go on with this story about how many Toshiba representatives that I have to talk to. This was Toshiba top-of-the-line laptop and it doesn't do anyone any good to spend that much money or any money on a laptop with poor customer support. To have to take a company to Court, just let you know how good they are..!
User Rating: 10/10
SO GOOD OF A LAPTOP
Pros: EVERYTHING!! gaming! TV! LOOKS! everything!
Cons: heavy! but i couldnt expect such a great package to come small this bad boy is big and bad.
Review: i love this thing. what i look forward to seeing every morning is opening my eyes to that beautiful 17inch dual lamp true bright or whatever its called screen. the overall look of this laptop is amazing. it is the supermodel of all laptops. the touch sensitive media center buttons are ingenious! and the volume control idea is something i dreamed most laptops would have, but until the day i bought it, was unobtainable. the performance: so wonderful my baby runs quiet, more quiet than my desktop, and yet is more powerful. she lets out her roar when doing hard tasks to let me know.... hey!! im not just an ordinary laptop.... i can bake my cake.. and eat it too! ummm what have i missed. i dunno but buy this laptop. you will be 300% happy u did. i used the alienware, xps, vios, fujitsu laptops. and this by far is my favorite!
User Rating: 10/10
great!! gamer, audiophile, student!! used to have xps
Pros: not too big, looks great, sound is awsome, display is out of this world
Cons: battery life.......... thats it
Review: i love this laptop! i tested out the dell xps before this because i wanted a gaming laptop. this may not have the gforce 6800 or the 7800 video card. but it makes it up in many more ways. the sound is better.! the sceen is better, and the general feel of the laptop is way better than the xps. the keyboard is alot more comfortable than the dell. with the dell i felt like the keyboard was too cramped. i was pressing the wrong keys all the time. with the toshiba they are perfect. they are quiet and feel good on my fingers when i am typing papers or gaming. the looks of the laptop are great. when closed, looks like any ordianary laptop. but when u open up this baby. bammm!!! it unleashes the black stallion within!! darth vaders laptop comes to life. it looks like it came from a galaxy far far away. with super cool led lights. the dell xps lights were cool to. but i rather have something with a bit of mystery. with the xps everyone knows what lapop you have. its displayed on the case and its lite up. gaming was a great experience.!! i play warcraft 3, doom, WoW, battlefield 2 wonderful gameplay. im just so happy with this thing in so many ways
User Rating: 5/10
Nice looking but a heavy beast and impossible to keep clean
Pros: Fast, Looks great after a wipe down, Will do the job
Cons: Heavy bulky thing to carry around. Always wiping it down
Review: I returned mine after a week. If you don't wipe it constantly, the fingerprints drive you crazy. I was spending all my time wiping. It was really not a portable. This think needs to sit in one spot. I just felt too much money for the weight and the constant cleaning.
User Rating: 10/10
amazing simply briilant
Pros: everything nothing wrong
Cons: nothing what so ever
Review: it is a great machince!
User Rating: 5/10
Real Review From A Real User.... I actually own A Qosmio G25 Unit. I've had it for 4 months
Pros: Excellent unit for stand alone TV or DVD playback. Uses less battery time, especially since you don't get much from normal play. No docking bay needed for watching TV. Very loud quality sound.
Cons: Battery life sucks. Did I say battery life sucks? Oh yeah batter life sucks. 5400 Rpms Hard Drive reduces game play. For such a heavy system should be at least 7200 Rpms. Touch Pad is way too small.
Review: Real Review From A Real User.... I've had my G25-AV513 for 4 months now. I?m extremely disappointed in the low end hard drive, the crappy touch pad, and the low, low, low battery time life. I still love my laptop, don't get me wrong, but I hate spending so much money on a system, and then turn around and put more into it for a faster Hard Drive, and A stronger batter. I think this unit is over priced and not worth the 2,500 I spent on it. I would not recommend this Unit to any of my friends. Unfortunately I have to deal with the issues until a sucker comes along and I sell it to him and buy another lol.
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Tech Support sucks. If I knew that Tech support was so lousy, I would have purchase from another company. MY Battery was D.O.A, and I've been trying to get it replace ever since. After four months they finally replaced it. I've also been trying to upgrade to a stronger battery life and a faster hard drive. It's a nightmare.
Tech Support sucks. If I knew that Tech support was so lousy, I would have purchase from another company. MY Battery was D.O.A, and I've been trying to get it replace ever since. After four months they finally replaced it. I've also been trying to upgrade to a stronger battery life and a faster hard drive. It's a nightmare.
User Rating: 9/10
You won't find better.
Pros: Can't list them all; I've got work in the morning.
Cons: 1. Battery life is short (1hr to 1hr1/2) 2. A little big and heavy (but its a desktop replacement, not an 'ultraportable') 3. Makes me stay up too late.
Review: Nice computer, very nice. Since I've bought mine (and believe me, before I lay down 3 grand I'm goin to do some research), I have been extremely pleased.
Some of the reviewers have criticized this computer for being too pricey when there are other comparable models out there. Do the research and judge for yourself. It depends on what you're going to use it for and what you want. I do a lot of graphic art; use a lot of office applications; and as a musician, use the Qosmio as a home studio (using Sonar, Cubase, Fruity Loops, etc, etc). This computer not only multitasks awesome with all of my schoolwork and research, but handles mega resource hogs like Sonar Producer edition with ease. I don't watch a lot of TV, but as a general all-around media center, the Qosmio rocks the house.
It may be expensive, but you get what you pay for, and with the G25 you get A LOT. And aside from what's under the hood (which stacks up to pretty much any computer you put it up against), this thing is just about as gorgeous a piece of machinery as I've ever seen. The pics and videos and whatnot just don't do it justice.
The bottom line is that this is a great computer. There are others in the same league that are cheaper, but I would advise anyone doing comparison shopping to look closely at all the figures and stats, and seeing the G25 and it's competitors side by side is a must. The G25's screen is more impressive than most I saw that had even higher resolutions; it is a more functional and versitile computer; and it has so many connections that you can hook everything up to it but a chainsaw.
I just sold thousands of dollars worth of home studio recording equipment, gave away a huge pioneer stereo system (that rocked), and threw my DVD player out the window- the Qosmio is pretty much all I need, and I'm what you might call a 'media junkie.'
Some of the reviewers have criticized this computer for being too pricey when there are other comparable models out there. Do the research and judge for yourself. It depends on what you're going to use it for and what you want. I do a lot of graphic art; use a lot of office applications; and as a musician, use the Qosmio as a home studio (using Sonar, Cubase, Fruity Loops, etc, etc). This computer not only multitasks awesome with all of my schoolwork and research, but handles mega resource hogs like Sonar Producer edition with ease. I don't watch a lot of TV, but as a general all-around media center, the Qosmio rocks the house.
It may be expensive, but you get what you pay for, and with the G25 you get A LOT. And aside from what's under the hood (which stacks up to pretty much any computer you put it up against), this thing is just about as gorgeous a piece of machinery as I've ever seen. The pics and videos and whatnot just don't do it justice.
The bottom line is that this is a great computer. There are others in the same league that are cheaper, but I would advise anyone doing comparison shopping to look closely at all the figures and stats, and seeing the G25 and it's competitors side by side is a must. The G25's screen is more impressive than most I saw that had even higher resolutions; it is a more functional and versitile computer; and it has so many connections that you can hook everything up to it but a chainsaw.
I just sold thousands of dollars worth of home studio recording equipment, gave away a huge pioneer stereo system (that rocked), and threw my DVD player out the window- the Qosmio is pretty much all I need, and I'm what you might call a 'media junkie.'
User Rating: 10/10
Just simply the best
Pros: Very fast, got everything you need, and just looks great
Cons: battery life, thats all. Just plug it!
Review: Well this is the best laptop I have come upon. I looked and looked and researched and I decided to get this one. I know it was a bit pricey but I think it was worth it. It runs real smooth and fast. I already stopped using my desktop because this is much faster!! Connecting to net is easy, running programs, playing games, watching tv, and so on. I couldnt be anymore happier. One thing though is the battery life, it doesnt last long at all. It does have all these battery saving options but still it doesnt help but I dont think its a major problem unless you plan to be on the lap top while in transport or be in a place where there is not electrical outlet nearby. So the battery life doesnt or shouldnt at all be a major factor in my opinion because it is a still a "10" in my ratings. Im sure the satisfaction of using and experiencing this laptop will far outweight the short battery life issue. You wont be dissapointed
User Rating: 9/10
OUTSTANDING
Pros: Has everything a media desktop has PLUS its wireless and bluetooth..
Cons: Battery life and weight
Review: If you are looking to replace your Media Center desktop this is the one to buy.. works great and tech support is very helpful called them about wireless router setup they gave me all the info. that I needed very quickly..Look around for the best price.. I got mine for $2450.00..on eBay..
User Rating: 6/10
Disappointment
Pros: Nice screen, looks cool
Cons: To much garbage loaded on it.
Review: I just bought this laptop and was very impressed at first. I bought "top of the line" expecting to have my first computer without problems. (Wishful thinking)
I bought Battlefield 2 and loaded it. It took me over a day to load the Software since the DVD drive would not read install disk 2. I figured out the image of disk 1, was still somehow stuck in memory so I had to reset the drive by putting in a music disk, then reloading disk 2.
Finally got the game installed and very choppy, sticky play.
I expected much more from a 3000+ dollar laptop.
I haven't tried the tuner yet. I was on a flight and got through an entire movie on the battery with 3 minutes to spare. (It last about 1hour and 40min.)
Went to Toshiba support sight and it is not very helpful.
If I were to make the purchase again I would buy the dell.
I bought Battlefield 2 and loaded it. It took me over a day to load the Software since the DVD drive would not read install disk 2. I figured out the image of disk 1, was still somehow stuck in memory so I had to reset the drive by putting in a music disk, then reloading disk 2.
Finally got the game installed and very choppy, sticky play.
I expected much more from a 3000+ dollar laptop.
I haven't tried the tuner yet. I was on a flight and got through an entire movie on the battery with 3 minutes to spare. (It last about 1hour and 40min.)
Went to Toshiba support sight and it is not very helpful.
If I were to make the purchase again I would buy the dell.
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Qosmio came out with an updated driver, as well as did the game I had problems with. It is working flawlessly. I think it is fare to Toshiba, to point out that this is the best computer I have ever owned or had contact with; and I have had contact with plenty working as a network card and software installer.
I was a little tough originally, due to the money I forked out. I would now rank this computer a perfect 10. It is doing everything I could have possibly hoped for and more.
I have been doing a lot of video editing with this computer the past two months. The memory stick reader, editing capabilities, sound system, and screen are awesome.
If I could change the 6 to a 10 I would.
Qosmio came out with an updated driver, as well as did the game I had problems with. It is working flawlessly. I think it is fare to Toshiba, to point out that this is the best computer I have ever owned or had contact with; and I have had contact with plenty working as a network card and software installer.
I was a little tough originally, due to the money I forked out. I would now rank this computer a perfect 10. It is doing everything I could have possibly hoped for and more.
I have been doing a lot of video editing with this computer the past two months. The memory stick reader, editing capabilities, sound system, and screen are awesome.
If I could change the 6 to a 10 I would.
User Rating: 5/10
Bad experience with this laptop
Pros: Nice speakers, Good display
Cons: Not sure about its quality, Bad customer support and clumsy TV remote sensor which didn't work with our sat tv
Review: The CD/DVD drive stopped working the very first day of use. Toshiba and its reseller refused to do defective one on one exchange, Toshiba send in a part with a technician who doesn't know about this model. The whole unit was disassembled to fix the CD/DVD drive and when he fixed it the volume control didn?t work. Finally he made it to work but we wonder what will break next as it was ripped apart to replace the drive by some one who hasn?t even seen this mode earlier. Now we are thinking of just returning it back to the seller and have peace of mind even though he will charge us 15% as restocking fee. Beware of the online merchants who offer to sell the system cheap. We have learned it hard way.
User Rating: 6/10
Does not Wow
Pros: Good screen, speakers, etc., etc.
Cons: Many missed opportunities and annoyances
Review: Listen up, this is the real deal. I actually own and use a G25 and I am not a shill or plant. Bottom line, after three weeks this computer does not wow me. I?ll focus here on the negatives that the specs don?t tell you about?what a perspective buyer wants to know. I even put up with the CNET registration crap to let you know. There are so many little things I?m sure I?ll forget some.
The LED indicator lights are too bright. I had to tape them over (can still clearly see them) since it was hard watching video with bright lights at the bottom of the screen. The screen is very bright, usually a good thing, but it might be too bright. Regardless, it cannot be dimmed very much so if you use your notebook in a situation where you need a dim screen, this machine is not for you. The touch sensitive buttons above the keyboard are often triggered inadvertently such as when I?m using the F keys causing a painful pause while the TV starts up.
I had been eyeing a wireless mouse so with this computer I also bought a bluetooth mouse so no adaptor would be required. I did get it to work BUT after every boot, restart, wake-up, 20 minutes, or just randomly I have to use the touchpad to make three separate selections, press a TINY recessed button on the bottom of the mouse and then make another mouse selection. It is such a bother I?m eyeing a wired mouse now. Speaking of adaptors, TV use requires one but to my surprise it is not an industry standard one. Good luck finding a replacement if it gets lost or when it wears out (no replacement listing on the Toshiba web site).
Toshiba really dropped the ball on this?while the computer has an IR port and the TV remote is IR (should have been bluetooth), you must plug in a separate USB IR receiver box to use the remote. So while unlike competing computers a separate tuner box is not required, doesn?t having a separate IR receiver box turn out to be the same annoyance?
On to Windows Media Center 2005. They say 2005 is a great improvement over 2003. In this case 2003 must have been a real pile of crap since WMC2005 is no prize. Just as MS Works is a watered down MS Word and Celeron is a watered down Pentium, WMC is a poor watered down version of TIVO marketed by Microsoft to people who don?t know any better. In typical MS fashion, the commercial skip feature seems to have been purposely made to make it hard to skip commercials. Select fast forward and the video speeds to maybe 3X, so six minutes of ads takes two minutes to skip through. Select fast forward again and its more like 40X, so in twelve seconds you?ve skipped the ads AND two minutes of show. Not having an overshoot backup feature like TIVO is inexcusable. The TV guide only displays seven stations by 1 and ½ hours using something like a 36 point font?why can?t I make the font 12 points and glance at 21 stations by 5 hours. Even the cheapest free five-year-old web browser lets me change the font size. And use of the very-space-inefficient DVR-MS video storage format (10X MPEG-4) seems just a way to get you to buy conversion software and most storage hardware. Given that it runs on a general-purpose computer, WMC should have a number of user configurable settings and an API as well.
The LED indicator lights are too bright. I had to tape them over (can still clearly see them) since it was hard watching video with bright lights at the bottom of the screen. The screen is very bright, usually a good thing, but it might be too bright. Regardless, it cannot be dimmed very much so if you use your notebook in a situation where you need a dim screen, this machine is not for you. The touch sensitive buttons above the keyboard are often triggered inadvertently such as when I?m using the F keys causing a painful pause while the TV starts up.
I had been eyeing a wireless mouse so with this computer I also bought a bluetooth mouse so no adaptor would be required. I did get it to work BUT after every boot, restart, wake-up, 20 minutes, or just randomly I have to use the touchpad to make three separate selections, press a TINY recessed button on the bottom of the mouse and then make another mouse selection. It is such a bother I?m eyeing a wired mouse now. Speaking of adaptors, TV use requires one but to my surprise it is not an industry standard one. Good luck finding a replacement if it gets lost or when it wears out (no replacement listing on the Toshiba web site).
Toshiba really dropped the ball on this?while the computer has an IR port and the TV remote is IR (should have been bluetooth), you must plug in a separate USB IR receiver box to use the remote. So while unlike competing computers a separate tuner box is not required, doesn?t having a separate IR receiver box turn out to be the same annoyance?
On to Windows Media Center 2005. They say 2005 is a great improvement over 2003. In this case 2003 must have been a real pile of crap since WMC2005 is no prize. Just as MS Works is a watered down MS Word and Celeron is a watered down Pentium, WMC is a poor watered down version of TIVO marketed by Microsoft to people who don?t know any better. In typical MS fashion, the commercial skip feature seems to have been purposely made to make it hard to skip commercials. Select fast forward and the video speeds to maybe 3X, so six minutes of ads takes two minutes to skip through. Select fast forward again and its more like 40X, so in twelve seconds you?ve skipped the ads AND two minutes of show. Not having an overshoot backup feature like TIVO is inexcusable. The TV guide only displays seven stations by 1 and ½ hours using something like a 36 point font?why can?t I make the font 12 points and glance at 21 stations by 5 hours. Even the cheapest free five-year-old web browser lets me change the font size. And use of the very-space-inefficient DVR-MS video storage format (10X MPEG-4) seems just a way to get you to buy conversion software and most storage hardware. Given that it runs on a general-purpose computer, WMC should have a number of user configurable settings and an API as well.
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Oh, I forgot to mention that rather than a door flipper, the PCMCIA slot uses an annoying plastic filler piece. Certainly a disappointment on a high end $$$ machine. Also, there is some other slot above it so I have to fiddle with the ejection buttons to get to the PCMCIA one. Practice with the PCMCIA slot in the store and you will see what I mean.
On to other's comments. First, I did not see anything much factually wrong with any of them, just differences of opinion. This is the point, if you read my info and say, for example "so you think Media Center sucks, why should I care since I am not going to use it" that is fine. I just wanted to give a heads-up to those who, like me, would choose this model for that feature.
Screen too bright--yes, you can dim it but not very much compared to any other notebook I've used. If you, for example, were planning on watching movies on a night flight, be advised it will still be quite bright (or take notes in a dark lecture hall or ...). If this does not apply to you then of course ignore this info.
LEDs too bright--I doubt you would notice this in the store. However, when viewing the screen at a distance such as to watch video the 3 LEDs at the front of the unit appear at the bottom of the screen and their great brightness do distract greatly from viewing videos. I did put a piece of white cloth medical tape over them and this fixed the problem quite nicely as they can still be clearly seen but are no longer distractingly bright. Same with the volume light but I'm living with the power switch and TV+DVD lights as these are bright but in less prominent positions.
Separate remote control box--I bought this specific model because I wanted a unit that was complete and self-contained even if that meant a large heavy unit. I wanted a change from my prior system where I could set it up and move it around without all the recabling and separate loose pieces to keep track of. I wanted just the power cord if I could find such a machine. I specifically searched for such a unit so a separate plug in box and cable is annoying to me in general but in this context it is curseable. I still say the remote should have been Bluetooth away.
Bluetooth--I have gotten the mouse to work a little less bothersomely so it is not as bad. Still, in fact just today, Bluetooth turned itself off internally on its own and good luck figuring out and correcting the problem. I am now also using Bluetooth stereo headphones (the Toshiba ones which are cool) but these are too a bother. For example, mute the TV viewer and in short order they disconnect and I have to go through the gyrations I used to have to do with the mouse to get them running again. Unfortunately, the fixes I did with the mouse will not work with the headphones.
Touch keys--sure they are cool but do this in the store--hold your right hand out and place the pointer finger over F1. Look at your middle finger and see that it is over the TV button. Pointer finger on F2 and middle over the DVD button. Trouble is, these buttons activate without being pressed down, only touched, and their activation locks up the computer for at least 10 seconds. Note that only the LAST five buttons, not the first six can be reprogrammed/turned off.
Window MCE--stills sucks but the more I have used it the more work arounds I have found to make it better while finding more things that suck. For example, the TV guide displays a TIP rather than the program so I have to move to another program to get rid of the tip and then back to the first program to see what it is--what a pain and it cannot be turned off. Also, leave it in the background for a while and 2/3 the listings go blank so I have to exit and restart (don't you love troubleshooting Bill's sucky software for the world's richest man). I discovered on the remote only, there is a 30sec. skip which was my salvation given how truely sucky the fast forward does not work. So how come I can't have a 30/60/120/240 selection (with 240 being the most needed)? Oh well, TV sucks and I imagine as with TIVO as well, the new TV season brought with it several anti-TIVO/MCE schemes so enjoy TIVO/MCE while you can. For example, more and more programs that used to give episode info no longer do so duplicate show recording prevention cannot work. Also, some change lineups the day before so the guides are off and record the show you don't want but they tricked you into recording.
After five more months of use I have warmed up to the machine--a little. Compared to one other computer I used, the WiFi seemed to have better range, FWIW, though of course I wish it were more. At 2Ghz it does not seem that fast, more like 2X my old system than 5X but this has not been a big deal for me. I have been using the bundled SW to convert saved TV shows into MPEG2 (and then on to 1/10 sized MPEG4) but get this--it ties up the entire screen and if you don't let this happen it looks like it is still working but when it is done hours latter you find out it stopped converting. So I run one conversion at a time overnight. A big pain but it does work.
Oh, I forgot to mention that rather than a door flipper, the PCMCIA slot uses an annoying plastic filler piece. Certainly a disappointment on a high end $$$ machine. Also, there is some other slot above it so I have to fiddle with the ejection buttons to get to the PCMCIA one. Practice with the PCMCIA slot in the store and you will see what I mean.
On to other's comments. First, I did not see anything much factually wrong with any of them, just differences of opinion. This is the point, if you read my info and say, for example "so you think Media Center sucks, why should I care since I am not going to use it" that is fine. I just wanted to give a heads-up to those who, like me, would choose this model for that feature.
Screen too bright--yes, you can dim it but not very much compared to any other notebook I've used. If you, for example, were planning on watching movies on a night flight, be advised it will still be quite bright (or take notes in a dark lecture hall or ...). If this does not apply to you then of course ignore this info.
LEDs too bright--I doubt you would notice this in the store. However, when viewing the screen at a distance such as to watch video the 3 LEDs at the front of the unit appear at the bottom of the screen and their great brightness do distract greatly from viewing videos. I did put a piece of white cloth medical tape over them and this fixed the problem quite nicely as they can still be clearly seen but are no longer distractingly bright. Same with the volume light but I'm living with the power switch and TV+DVD lights as these are bright but in less prominent positions.
Separate remote control box--I bought this specific model because I wanted a unit that was complete and self-contained even if that meant a large heavy unit. I wanted a change from my prior system where I could set it up and move it around without all the recabling and separate loose pieces to keep track of. I wanted just the power cord if I could find such a machine. I specifically searched for such a unit so a separate plug in box and cable is annoying to me in general but in this context it is curseable. I still say the remote should have been Bluetooth away.
Bluetooth--I have gotten the mouse to work a little less bothersomely so it is not as bad. Still, in fact just today, Bluetooth turned itself off internally on its own and good luck figuring out and correcting the problem. I am now also using Bluetooth stereo headphones (the Toshiba ones which are cool) but these are too a bother. For example, mute the TV viewer and in short order they disconnect and I have to go through the gyrations I used to have to do with the mouse to get them running again. Unfortunately, the fixes I did with the mouse will not work with the headphones.
Touch keys--sure they are cool but do this in the store--hold your right hand out and place the pointer finger over F1. Look at your middle finger and see that it is over the TV button. Pointer finger on F2 and middle over the DVD button. Trouble is, these buttons activate without being pressed down, only touched, and their activation locks up the computer for at least 10 seconds. Note that only the LAST five buttons, not the first six can be reprogrammed/turned off.
Window MCE--stills sucks but the more I have used it the more work arounds I have found to make it better while finding more things that suck. For example, the TV guide displays a TIP rather than the program so I have to move to another program to get rid of the tip and then back to the first program to see what it is--what a pain and it cannot be turned off. Also, leave it in the background for a while and 2/3 the listings go blank so I have to exit and restart (don't you love troubleshooting Bill's sucky software for the world's richest man). I discovered on the remote only, there is a 30sec. skip which was my salvation given how truely sucky the fast forward does not work. So how come I can't have a 30/60/120/240 selection (with 240 being the most needed)? Oh well, TV sucks and I imagine as with TIVO as well, the new TV season brought with it several anti-TIVO/MCE schemes so enjoy TIVO/MCE while you can. For example, more and more programs that used to give episode info no longer do so duplicate show recording prevention cannot work. Also, some change lineups the day before so the guides are off and record the show you don't want but they tricked you into recording.
After five more months of use I have warmed up to the machine--a little. Compared to one other computer I used, the WiFi seemed to have better range, FWIW, though of course I wish it were more. At 2Ghz it does not seem that fast, more like 2X my old system than 5X but this has not been a big deal for me. I have been using the bundled SW to convert saved TV shows into MPEG2 (and then on to 1/10 sized MPEG4) but get this--it ties up the entire screen and if you don't let this happen it looks like it is still working but when it is done hours latter you find out it stopped converting. So I run one conversion at a time overnight. A big pain but it does work.
User Rating: 10/10
toshiba Qosmio G25=a happy owner
Pros: speed,screen,everything!!!!!!!
Cons: none none none none none none
Review: ive owned this notebook for over a month in a half now.toshiba has taken it,s user to a higher level then any notebook user could have thought.the G25,s speed/screen/cool running/hard drives....notice i said hard drivesssss..graphics are crisp/this notebook has everything you will ever need.the cost of 3000 dollors i paid was well wourth.oh yeah i was reading on of the user opinions that said it was ugly and it looked like darth vador hahahaahah..he,s lost.i use my g25 for sales presentaions and my customers love the look.im good in sales but the way this notebook proforms as well as looks it closes the sale much faster then my dell did .going back to the darth vador look hahahahaah.this notebook is very pretty to use on the road as well as making it the center peace of liveing room.
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still very happy with my buy of the Qosmio.runs fast/cool/closes sales....customer,s love the look/gaming/screen perfection/sound is crisp/nvidia 6600 graphics card pefect.all in all i got what i paid for.thats hard to make happen when buying a notebook but at last i pulled it off.the stock 1g was perfect out of the box but i decided to add another 1g and now running 2 g.the proformanec has been outstanding to say the least.only issue i have had with this notebook is the finger print action.lets put it this way..my notebook is clean all the time.
i think toshiba made it so shinny so you would take care of it by keeping it clean hahahahaha.no proublem though...it always looks out of the box new and can deal with that.I back up my 10 rating. I will update my review in 4 months .thanks cnet!!!!!! giveing the owners a board to update there opinion is the best!!!! I hope more users that own the products that the opinion is based on will update letting the new buyer as well as the users know how there doing.this is very helpfull for the newbuyer.
still very happy with my buy of the Qosmio.runs fast/cool/closes sales....customer,s love the look/gaming/screen perfection/sound is crisp/nvidia 6600 graphics card pefect.all in all i got what i paid for.thats hard to make happen when buying a notebook but at last i pulled it off.the stock 1g was perfect out of the box but i decided to add another 1g and now running 2 g.the proformanec has been outstanding to say the least.only issue i have had with this notebook is the finger print action.lets put it this way..my notebook is clean all the time.
i think toshiba made it so shinny so you would take care of it by keeping it clean hahahahaha.no proublem though...it always looks out of the box new and can deal with that.I back up my 10 rating. I will update my review in 4 months .thanks cnet!!!!!! giveing the owners a board to update there opinion is the best!!!! I hope more users that own the products that the opinion is based on will update letting the new buyer as well as the users know how there doing.this is very helpfull for the newbuyer.
User Rating: 6/10
looks good performs good but pricey
Pros: clean simple look high performance
Cons: over priced for the hardware
Review: this looks like an amazing machine but why would someone rather buy this than the zd8000 which you can customize to have 100gb at 5400rpm and a 1680x1050 screen resolution for 1grand less? and they benchmarked unfairly. they should have all the products customized to the 3 grand range to test them with each other. Sony could have easily gone to 2ghz and had a 1920 x 1200 screen resolution for almost 3 grand which would easily beat this toshibas screen with its "special qosmio engine" sony makes one of the best and brightest screens out there. this product is good but i wouldnt recommend it for the price. other options which are better out there.
User Rating: 10/10
the most powerfull and great look notebook I have ever seen
Pros: I am gonna to buy this one soon
Cons: I am gonna to buy this one soon
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User Rating: 10/10
Like Toshiba says. it does everything but compromise and they aren't kidding
Pros: What can I say, I love everything about it.
Cons: It's heavy, proof positive there is a lot of stuff, stuffed inside
Review: The screen is awesome, the speakers are fantasic. No more hooking up external speakers to your laptop just to hear it. The look and feel are revolutionary. Gone are the little button, they've been replaced with little touch spots. Easiest pc I've ever setup. It literally took 30 minutes. Going wireless was in seconds. Toshiba has a big hit on it's hands. So what are you waiting for. Buy it alreay!!!
User Rating: 10/10
I own a G25 happy gamer
Pros: best for games and gives me so much more
Cons: batt life is lacking -90mins
Review: I am a big on games yet I used sonys for years and my friends had dells.I was the underdog looking for the upgrade to join 2005.I came across this g25 on c/net reviews and was very confused being like i said my buds are dell users . I bought the G25 and I could not beleave what i had in front of me.this notebook is so pretty as powerfull.my frinds were taken back by my choice but now they understand.this g25 is much better as fare as gaming,screen,hard drives.I set my g25 next to my friends xps2 and played Doom-3 and my friend was mad.and I was happy.no more getting doged out about my notebook.I made the right choice thanks to c/net reviews.thanks for the help because i was way confused.Thanks Thanks
User Rating: 9/10
Awesome System
Pros: Nice replacement for my old desktop
Cons: Battery Life
Review: This laptop has everything I was looking for, except for the battery life. Although, I really just needed it portable and do not rely on the battery much. Big screen, enough memory, dual layer DVD burner, great sound, built in wirelss and Bluetooth. 2 internal drives. Nothing more needs to be said.
User Rating: 9/10
Sound's like the best
Pros: Everything looks good.
Cons: Probablly pretty heavy
Review: Looks like one of the best laptops out their. And it's Toshiba. In my opinion Toshiba and Dell laptops are the best.
User Rating: 9/10
One of the laptops i really like
Pros: alot of features i like
Cons: BATTERY IS REALLY LOW
Review: Well, in my opinion i think this laptop is really good for multimedia.. and many other stuff.. that we can use it for such as gaming.. and internet. bla bla bla... but the main point is.. that the laptop has everything... but the only problem is the battery..even though its low life battery.. but atleast every one is going to place it in the charger....
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User Rating: 10/10
G25,s the future of notebooks
Pros: perfection was put together on this notebook
Cons: no cons from here.it,s perfection
Review: I Got mine yesterday.when opening the box i found it to be packed well giving an eye opening experance.Toshiba has taken the notebook users to a higher level and puting the dell xps2 to shame.you i am sure have gave the cnet review a read so there are your specs.going beyond that read you are finding out that anyone that uses dell is upset .they feel there xps2 is the best.hmmmmm the best.well the notbook user world is waking up thanks to toshiba Qosmio.this notebook is perfection .MY name is philip and im a X xps2 user.thanks toshiba
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just downloaded doom3 on my Qosmio g25.side to side the dell xps2 and the G25 playing doom3 . the g25 had much more clear graphics on wxga ultimate trubrite 17 inch display.the speed on the g25 is a little faster not by much yet it was felt.the G25 runs cooler as well with less drive noise.very smooth frame rate.the sound is much more crisp on the g25.the xps2 has the subwoofer but the sound is cloge in comparsion.Im selling my xps2 on monday.i wish i would of known that toshiba was going to come out with the g25 Qosmio.i could have held out and skiped the dell!!!!!!!!
just downloaded doom3 on my Qosmio g25.side to side the dell xps2 and the G25 playing doom3 . the g25 had much more clear graphics on wxga ultimate trubrite 17 inch display.the speed on the g25 is a little faster not by much yet it was felt.the G25 runs cooler as well with less drive noise.very smooth frame rate.the sound is much more crisp on the g25.the xps2 has the subwoofer but the sound is cloge in comparsion.Im selling my xps2 on monday.i wish i would of known that toshiba was going to come out with the g25 Qosmio.i could have held out and skiped the dell!!!!!!!!
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I go to notbook fourms all the time.people looking for new notebooks that works.people woundering why there new noteboooks dont work.intresting topics very sad because i have been there with many brands.I buy the G25 thanks to cnet fourm.so the peolpe that are looking for a new notebook in the notebook fourm i spell it out for them...the G25 as well as adding specs letting people know go take a look at the cnet review. for this Bob the moderator calls me a spammer as well as putting up my profile track link on my conversations in a post.he is very sure to let the viewrs to know its overpriced as he is calling me a spammer.who spaming who.moderator bob needs to come to user opinion and give it a rating before he judges a pc on price as well as calling me a spammer .only thing he needed to do is read my user Opinion.BoB the moderator droped the ball.Good luck Bob the Moderator.you need it.
I go to notbook fourms all the time.people looking for new notebooks that works.people woundering why there new noteboooks dont work.intresting topics very sad because i have been there with many brands.I buy the G25 thanks to cnet fourm.so the peolpe that are looking for a new notebook in the notebook fourm i spell it out for them...the G25 as well as adding specs letting people know go take a look at the cnet review. for this Bob the moderator calls me a spammer as well as putting up my profile track link on my conversations in a post.he is very sure to let the viewrs to know its overpriced as he is calling me a spammer.who spaming who.moderator bob needs to come to user opinion and give it a rating before he judges a pc on price as well as calling me a spammer .only thing he needed to do is read my user Opinion.BoB the moderator droped the ball.Good luck Bob the Moderator.you need it.
User Rating: 10/10
perfect multimedia gaming notebook
Pros: built in tv tuner, fast processor, dual layer dvd burner, cool design (much better than acer ferrari 4000)
Cons: no cons, the price isnt a cons.. the size isnt a cons too.. pay more to get perfect notebook, why not..
Review: well, i just wanna say that this is an extraordinary notebook.. powerful processor, gpu, huge lcd, its just make everyone want to have it..
User Rating: 9/10
Dell XPS Good, Toshiba a little better.
Pros: Super Bright Screen, Harmon Speakers are awesome, solid gaming performance
Cons: battery life is a little short
Review: I finally had a chance to test out the DELL XPS and the G25 at the same time. Here is what I found from my personal experience. The DELL has great gaming performance, and it was a bit faster than the G25. After watching DVD's for more than 20 minutes the Toshiba's screen was a lot nicer than the DELL. I found the colors on the Toshiba to be brighter, and the clarity on the toshiba's 1440X900 resolution better for everyday use than DELL's higher resolution screen. The icons on the DELL were way to small, and then when you adjust them to a lower setting to make them bigger, the icons are fuzzy. I would say with confidence Toshiba's screen is better. As for the speakers I would go with Toshiba. Even though the DELL has a built in sub, the Toshiba's sound at high levels was crisper. The reviewers that give Toshiba a score of 1 obviously havent touched the notebook. This notebook was just released, and please dont review until you have played around with it for a little while. The XPS Gen 2 is a great machine, but you gotta give credit to Toshiba for making a great all around notebook. Both are high powered machines, and while the Toshiba might be a touch slower for gaming, DELL's screen is not that great. Who wants to spend $3,000 + with a below standards screen? For a 17" screen the 1440x900 is way better than a higher resolution screen. I dont like DELL's fuzzy text at lower resolutions.
A lot has to do with personal perference, so check them out for yourself Like I did.
A lot has to do with personal perference, so check them out for yourself Like I did.
User Rating: 10/10
Qosmio: Simply Better than Dell
Pros: Qosmio Engine, Tru Brite LCD Screen, 1 GB of RAM, Great Processor, Outstanding Speakers, Good Looking
Cons: Short Battery Life
Review: Ok, for all you people out there that think that the Qosmio isn't as good, if not better than the XPS, try them both out for yourself. I just bought the Qosmio G25, and tested it against my friend's Dell XPS Gen 2 Notebook. The Qosmio was about the same in the gaming aspect, if not better than the XPS. Plus the G25 also has the Qosmio Engine, which makes images on the screen look BETTER than any other notebook. Toshiba took their TV processor and used it in the Qosmio, which is why the images look so darn good. If you don't believe me, test the Qosmio against the XPS like I did.
User Rating: 10/10
Fast, Feature Packed and Gorgeous... Perfect!
Pros: Excellent performance (from gaming to video editing), feature packed (hey it's even a TV), beautifully designed (if even my fiancee likes it... well it must be perfect)
Cons: It can't be autonomous for long, It's expensive (but you get what you pay for)
Review: This notebook is really something. I am working as a video editor and needed something speedy, something that will replace my desktop completely. After months of researching I've come upon this gem. Not only does it measure up to a demanding task of running complex video editing (plus 3D modelling) software, it's great performance in 3D graphics make it a great gaming machine.
LCD is sharp and color rendition is accurate. Viewing DVD's on it is a real pleasure.
Also, an important note, I'm experimentally editing High Definition (HD) video on this unit and it's working flawless. What more could I ask for?
One downside to the whole deal is the battery autonomy time; it's short. But all these features, fast processor, huge LCD, optical drive and GPU need power so if you need autonomy this is not a notebook for you. I need absolutely no autonomy so these few hours I sqeeze out of my Quosmio are a bonus for me.
I bought this unit to use it as an easily movable workstation/multimedia and/or entertainment center not something I intended to use without nearby power outlets and that's the reason I give it a 10 - it deserves even higher.
P.S One more thing, this particular notebook gave me absolutely no problems in terms of crashes or other misbehaviour - something I was more than used to while working on my desktop.
LCD is sharp and color rendition is accurate. Viewing DVD's on it is a real pleasure.
Also, an important note, I'm experimentally editing High Definition (HD) video on this unit and it's working flawless. What more could I ask for?
One downside to the whole deal is the battery autonomy time; it's short. But all these features, fast processor, huge LCD, optical drive and GPU need power so if you need autonomy this is not a notebook for you. I need absolutely no autonomy so these few hours I sqeeze out of my Quosmio are a bonus for me.
I bought this unit to use it as an easily movable workstation/multimedia and/or entertainment center not something I intended to use without nearby power outlets and that's the reason I give it a 10 - it deserves even higher.
P.S One more thing, this particular notebook gave me absolutely no problems in terms of crashes or other misbehaviour - something I was more than used to while working on my desktop.
User Rating: 1/10
What, does this thing run on magic or something?
Pros: Looks like a solid system but.......
Cons: this review is completely crazy
Review: If somehow, with equivalent or inferior parts, (cpu, memory, video card), this computer performed significantly better, as is claimed, explanation would be warranted. None is given. CNet, if you'd rather this not be chalked up to extreme bias or payoff, why not give some explanation of these miraculous results, and maybe how the xps2, with a 6800go ultra, and equivlanet or better specs, is somehow inferior? You have some benchmarks, but they don't make a whole lot of sense to be honest, and that's the sort of thing that really requires explanation if you're to be believed.
