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{{Short description|Laptop}}
{{Infobox computer
| logo = Toshiba Qosmio wordmark.svg
| Name = Toshiba Qosmio
| Developer = [[Toshiba]]
| Type = [[Desktop replacement]] laptop / [[Gaming laptop]]
| Photo = Toshiba Qosmio X70-A-12N PSPLTE-2895.jpg
| Caption = 
| first_release_date = July 25, 2004
| Website = {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091108104429/http://laptops.toshiba.com:80/laptops/qosmio |date=November 8, 2009 |title=http://laptops.toshiba.com:80/laptops/qosmio }}
| caption = Toshiba Qosmio X70-A displaying the [[Main Page]] of the [[German Wikipedia]]
| lifespan = 2004–2014
}}

The '''Qosmio''' series{{efn|Known as {{Nihongo|'''Dynabook Qosmio'''|ダイナブック コスミオ |Dainabukku Kusomio}} in Japan, stylized as '''dynabook Quosmio'''}} was [[Toshiba]]'s consumer-marketed line of high performance multimedia-oriented desktop replacement [[laptop]]s. The first Qosmio laptop was released on July 25, 2004 as the E15-AV101 with a 1.7&nbsp;GHz [[Intel Pentium M]] CPU, 512 [[megabyte]]s of [[DDR SDRAM]], and a 15-inch [[XGA]] 1024x768 screen. Toshiba's most powerful laptop has undergone many revisions, with focus shifting from high-end multimedia functionality to heavy [[Gaming computer|gaming]]. The last line under the Qosmio name, the X70 series, was released in 2013, featuring an [[Intel Core i7]] processor with up to 32 [[gigabytes]] of [[DDR3 SDRAM]] and an [[Nvidia]] [[Geforce|GeForce]] [[GeForce 700 series|GTX 770M]] as well as a 17.3-inch [[1080p|Full HD]] display.

== History ==

The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 was the first production notebook made available with an [[HD DVD]]-compatible drive. The Qosmio G35 line also functioned as a [[Digital Video Recorder]] as it contains an integrated [[TV tuner card|TV tuner]].<ref name="G35AV600specs">{{cite web|url=http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/qosmio_G35-AV600.pdf|title=Qosmio G35-AV600 Detailed Product Specification|publisher=Toshiba|pages=6|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref>

Focus for the Qosmio had shifted from full-fledged multimedia to high end gaming with high quality graphics and audio.<ref name="toshibalaptops">{{cite web|title=Toshiba Laptop Families At a Glance|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-14}}</ref><ref name="cnetX500">{{cite web|url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4505-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;txt|title=Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850|last=Ackerman|first=Dan|date=19 October 2009|publisher=[[cnet]]|accessdate=2009-11-14|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119130646/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4505-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;txt|archivedate=2013-01-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> This can be seen in the first Qosmio, the E15-AV101, which offered a 1.7&nbsp;GHz Intel Pentium M 735 CPU, 512 megabytes of DDR SDRAM, a 15-inch XGA 1024x768 screen, and an Nvidia [[GeForce FX]] Go5200 with 64 megabytes of dedicated DDR video memory, all of which were relatively powerful for the time.<ref name="CnetE15-AV101">{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Qosmio/4505-3121_7-30975239.html|title=Toshiba Qosmio E15-AV101|last=Somers|first=Asa|editor=Jaffe, Justin|date=8 November 2004|publisher=[[Cnet.com]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref><ref name="E15-AV101specs">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QX3X8|title=Toshiba Qosmio E15-AV101 Laptop (1.70 GHz Pentium M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive)|website=Amazon |date=25 July 2004|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> The X500 had an Intel Core i7 processor with up to 6 gigabytes of DDR3 SDRAM as well as an 18.4&nbsp;inch HD display powered by an Nvidia GeForce [[GeForce 400 series|GTX 460M]] with 1.5 gigabytes of [[GDDR5]] video memory.<ref name="newegg">{{cite web|url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114705|title=TOSHIBA Qosmio X505-Q850 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM 18.4" 8GB Memory DDR3 1066 320GB HDD + 64GB SSD HDD BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M - Retail|publisher=[[newegg]]|accessdate=22 November 2009}}</ref> These components, on the other hand, are on the high end of the spectrum in performance.<ref name="toshibalaptops"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Toshiba launch the Qosmio X500-Q930S laptop|url=http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/toshiba-launch-the-qosmio-x500-q930s-laptop|publisher=Geek with Laptop}}</ref><ref name="amazon"/> This original model launched in 2004 with an international marketing campaign. The campaign was featured in every major publication, as well as an ambitious digital campaign, one of the first for a major laptop release at that time.

==Models==
[[File:TOSHIBA dynabook Qosmio.jpg|thumb|A Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio with Intel Core 2 Duo processor]]

===F45 series===
Released on February 7, 2007, the Toshiba F45 series was an upgraded line of F40 laptops with advertised features including Dolby Home Theater and a built-in subwoofer. The basic specs included an [[Intel Core 2 duo|Intel Core 2 Duo]] T5450 Processor at 1.66&nbsp;GHz, with 2 megabytes of L2 cache attached to a 64-bit 667&nbsp;MHz FSB. It had 2 gigabytes of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. The built-in DVD drive supported "+/- R double layer" technology. The integrated graphics processor was the Mobile [[Intel GMA]] X3100 with 8-256 megabytes of video memory shared with the system memory, the screen was a 15.4-inch "TruBrite" display with a 1280x800 native resolution [[Graphics display resolution#WXGA 1366 x 768 and similar (WXGA)|(WXGA)]], and hard drives were about 200 gigabytes in size (varied by model). 32-bit editions of Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate were normally shipped with the systems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Toshiba Expands Line of New Mobile Qosmio AV Notebook Computer|url=http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2007-07/8529733-toshiba-expands-line-of-new-mobile-qosmio-av-notebook-computer-004.htm|publisher=FinanzNachrichten|date=7 Feb 2007|accessdate=16 May 2014}}</ref>

* Toshiba F45 models include: AV410, AV411, AV411B, AV412, AV413, AV423 and AV425

===X300 series===
Released on January 4, 2009,<ref name="amazon2">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NEK30Y|title=Toshiba Qosmio X305 17.0-Inch Laptop|website=Amazon |accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> the Qosmio X300 models offered not only [[HD DVD]] reading capabilities but also writing capabilities in either 15 gigabyte or 30 gigabyte capacities. External audio/video controls were also added to allow for one touch recording. A remote control is available to allow control within 20 feet of the laptop.<ref name="X300-13Wreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/05/26/review_gaming_laptop_toshiba_qosmio_x300_13w/|title=Toshiba Qosmio X300-13W laptop|last=Joseph|first=Cliff|date=26 May 2009|publisher=www.reghardware.co.uk|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> The X305 is red with flames around its back. The X300 replaces the Satellite X200.
	
* Toshiba Satellite X305 Models include: Q701, Q705, Q706, Q708, Q710, Q711, Q7113, Q712, Q715, Q720, Q7201, Q7203, Q725, Q7253, SP6828A, SP6828C, SP6828R. Models with both Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors were sold, along with the option of a GeForce 9700M GTS (individual cards; not SLI)

===X500 series===
Released on October 22, 2009,<ref name="cnetX500"/><ref name="amazon">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OL2M18|title=Toshiba Qosmio X505 Series 18.4-Inch Laptop|website=Amazon |year=2009|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> the X500 comes in many models, including: the X505-Q830,<ref name="X505-Q830specs">{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q830|title=X505-Q830 : Detailed Product Specs|year=2009|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> X505-Q832,<ref name="X505-Q832specs">{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q832|title=X505-Q832 : Detailed Product Specs|year=2009|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> X505-Q850, X505-Q870, X505-Q875, X505-Q880, and the X500-S1801.<ref name="X505-Q850specs">{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500/X505-Q850|title=X505-Q850 : Detailed Product Specs|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> The X500 series introduced [[multi-touch]] capabilities to its touchpad.<ref name="YouTube">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVyoeqI33kE&feature=player_embedded|title=Toshiba Qosmio X500/X505 Laptop - Insider Review Vide0|date=22 September 2009|publisher=[[YouTube]], [[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> It supports [[Blu-ray]] playback, but only some models are able to write Blu-ray disks. The X500 had a much simpler black and red accented design than its predecessor, the X300.<ref name="X500series">{{cite web|url=http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/Qosmio/X500|title=Qosmio : X500|year=2009|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref>
* Other X500 models include: X500-PQX33A, X500-Q840S, X500-Q895S, X500-Q900S, X500-Q930X, X500-S1801, X500-S1811, X500-S1812, X500-S1812X

===X770 series===
The Qosmio X770 series was introduced on June 14, 2011, followed by the X775 series.

===X870 series===
Released in 2012 was the Qosmio X870 series, with the specifications including a new "[[Ivy Bridge (microarchitecture)|Ivy Bridge]]" Intel Core i7 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M graphics processor with 3 gigabytes of video memory, a 17.3-inch 1920x1080 [[TFT LCD#Twisted nematic (TN)|TN display]], 16 gigabytes of DDR3 memory clocked at 1600MHz, and a 2 terabyte hard disk drive.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toshiba Qosmio X870-13D |url=https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/toshiba-qosmio-x870-13d/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411070337/https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/toshiba-qosmio-x870-13d/ |archive-date=11 April 2023 |access-date=11 April 2023 |website=LaptopMedia}}</ref> 

===X70/75 series===
Released in 2013 was the Qosmio X70-A series, with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M graphics processor designed for gaming and multimedia usage.

Subsequently, released in 2014 was the Qosmio X70-B series with a significantly less powerful GPU, an AMD Radeon R9 M265X.

===Specifications===

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|+ Qosmio X series
!style="background:#aaaaa;width:10%;"|Model!! style="background:#ffdead;width:45%;"|X300 <ref name="X300">{{cite web|url=http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/series/Qosmio-X300-series/1056665/|title=QOSMIO X300 SERIES|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref> !! style="background:#ffdead;width:45%;"|X500<ref name="X505-Q850">{{cite web|url=http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/pdet.to?poid=452634|title=Qosmio X505-Q850|year=2009|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref><ref name="x500compare">{{cite web|url=http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/compare.jsp?poids=452632%2C452634%2C|title=Compare Laptops|publisher=[[Toshiba]]|accessdate=5 December 2009}}</ref>
|-
| '''[[Chipset]]'''
| Mobile Intel PM45 Express<ref name="cnetX305specs">{{cite web|url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x305-q725/4507-3121_7-33483245.html?tag=mncol;rnav|title=Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725|date=16 April 2009|publisher=[[cnet]]|accessdate=2009-11-14|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130121040744/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x305-q725/4507-3121_7-33483245.html?tag=mncol;rnav|archivedate=2013-01-21|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| Intel PM55 Express<ref name="cnetX505specs"/>
|-
| '''[[CPU]]'''
| [[Intel Core 2 duo|Intel Core 2 Duo]] (P7350 at 2.0GHz with 3MB of L2 cache 

''or''

[[Intel Core 2 duo|In]][[Intel Core 2 Duo|tel Core 2 Duo]] ([[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#.22Penryn.22.2C .22Penryn-3M.22 .28medium-voltage.2C 45 nm.29|P8600]] at 2.4&nbsp;GHz with 3 MB of [[L2 cache|L2 pcache]]

[[Intel Core 2 duo|In]][[Intel Core 2 Duo|tel Core 2 Duo]] ([[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#.22Penryn.22.2C .22Penryn-3M.22 .28medium-voltage.2C 45 nm.29|P8700]] at 2.53&nbsp;GHz with 3 MB of [[L2 cache]]

''or''

[[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#.22Penryn.22.2C .22Penryn-3M.22 .28standard-voltage.2C 45 nm.29|T9550]] at 2.66&nbsp;GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)<br>{{center|''or''

[[Intel Core 2 Quad|Intel Core 2 Extreme]] ([[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#Core 2 Quad 2|X9100]] at 3.06&nbsp;GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)
}}<br>[[Intel Core 2 Quad]] ([[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#Core 2 Quad 2|Q9000]] at 2.0&nbsp;GHz with 6 MB of L2 cache)<br>{{center|''or''}}<br>[[Intel Core 2 Extreme]] ([[List of Intel Core 2 microprocessors#Core 2 Extreme 4|QX9300]] at 2.53&nbsp;GHz with 12 MB of L2 cache)
| 1.6 [[GHz]] [[Intel Core i7]] "[[Clarksfield (microprocessor)|Clarksfield]]" [[List of Intel Core i7 microprocessors#.22Clarksfield.22 .2845 nm.29|720QM]],<ref name="cnetX505specs">{{cite web|url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4507-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;rnav|title=Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q850|date=19 October 2009|publisher=[[cnet]]|accessdate=2009-11-14|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119170452/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x505-q850/4507-3121_7-33776117.html?tag=mncol;rnav|archivedate=2013-01-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> 1.73&nbsp;GHz Intel Core i7 740QM, 2.00&nbsp;GHz Intel Core i7 2630QM, or 2.53&nbsp;GHz [[Intel Core i5]] "[[Arrandale (microprocessor)|Arrandale]]"
|-
| '''Memory'''
| 4GB [[DDR3]] 1066 ''(expandable to 8GB)''<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| 4GB [[DDR3]] 1066, 6GB [[DDR3]] 1066 (Q850) ''(expandable to 8GB)'',<ref name="newegg"/><ref name="cnetX505specs"/> or 8GB [[DDR3]] 1333 (Q930X)
|-
| '''Graphics'''
| 2 [[nVidia|Nvidia]] [[GeForce]] [[GeForce 9 series#9800M GTS .5B7.5D|9800M GTS]] cards with 512 MB of dedicated [[GDDR3]] each in [[Scalable Link Interface]] <br>{{center|''or''}}<br> 1 Nvidia GeForce [[GeForce 9 series#9800M GTX .5B9.5D|9800M GTX]] with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR3 (X305-Q725)<ref name="cnetX305review">{{cite web|url=http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x305-q725/4505-3121_7-33483245.html?tag=mncol;lst|title=Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725|last=Goldman|first=Joshua|author2=Ackerman, David|date=16 April 2009|publisher=[[cnet]]|accessdate=2009-11-14|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130119135717/http://cnn-cnet.com.com/laptops/toshiba-qosmio-x305-q725/4505-3121_7-33483245.html?tag=mncol;lst|archivedate=2013-01-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 1 Nvidia GeForce [[GeForce 200 series#GeForce 200M .282xxM.29 series|GTS 250 M]] with 1 GB of [[GDDR5]]<br>{{center|''or''}}<br>1 Nvidia GeForce [[Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units#GeForce 300M .283xxM.29 series|GTS 360 M]] with 1 GB of [[GDDR5]]<br>{{center|''or''}}<br>1 Nvidia GeForce [[Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units#GeForce 400M .284xxM.29 series|GTX 460M]] with 1.5 GB of [[GDDR5]]<ref name="cnetX505specs"/>
|-
| '''[[Front Side Bus]]'''
| 1066 [[MHz]]<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| No FSB; uses 1x[[Intel QuickPath Interconnect|QPI]] 6.4 GT/s
|-
| '''[[Hard drive]]'''
| 320 GB 7200rpm [[SATA]] HD (Q830 and Q832); 64 GB SATA [[Solid State Drive]] and a 320 GB SATA 7200rpm hard drive for a total of 384 GB (Q850)<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| 320 to 500GB 7200rpm SATA HD with an optional second 64 GB SATA [[Solid State Drive]] in select models<ref name="cnetX505specs"/><br> or 1TB (500GB 7200rpm+500GB Hybrid drive 7200 RPMwith 4GB SSD built-in).
|-
| '''Display'''
|17" [[widescreen]] display at 1680×1050<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
|18.4" display at 1680×945 (HD+)<ref name="neweggx505-Q830">{{cite web|url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114706|title=TOSHIBA Qosmio X505-Q830 NoteBook Intel Core i7 720QM 18.4" 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 320GB HDD 7200rpm BD Combo NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M - Retail|publisher=[[newegg]]|accessdate=22 November 2009}}</ref>''or'' 1920×1080 (Full HD)<ref name="newegg"/><ref name="x500compare"/><ref name="cnetX505specs"/>
|-
| '''[[Webcam]]'''
| 1.3 [[megapixel]]s<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| 1.3 [[megapixel]]s<ref name="cnetX505specs"/>
|-
| '''Connectivity'''
| [[802.11]] b/g/n Wireless [[LAN]], [[Bluetooth 2.1]], 1 [[Gigabit Ethernet]]  port, 1 [[IEEE 1394]] (FireWire) port, 1 [[Headphone]]s audio out port, 1 [[Microphone]] audio in port, 1 [[Serial ATA#External SATA|e-SATA]]<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| [[802.11]] b/g/n Wireless LAN, [[Bluetooth 2.1]], 4 [[USB 2.0]] ports, 1 [[Gigabit Ethernet]] port, 1 [[IEEE 1394]] (FireWire) port, 1 [[Headphone]]s audio out port, 1 [[Microphone]] audio in port, 1 e-SATA, 1 [[SPDIF]]<ref name="cnetX505specs"/>
|-
| '''Audio'''
| [[Harman Kardon]] 4.1 surround sound with two tweeters, two bass reflex speakers, and a subwoofer<ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
| [[Harman Kardon]] stereo speakers <ref name="newegg"/><ref name="YouTube"/><ref name="x500compare"/>
|-
| '''Dimensions'''
| 12" × 16.2" × 1.7"<ref name="X305amazon">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/tech-data/B001NEK30Y|title=Toshiba Qosmio X305 17.0-Inch Laptop|website=Amazon |accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref>
| 11.6" × 17.4" × 1.63"<ref name="amazon"/>
|-
| '''Weight'''
| 9&nbsp;lb. (4.08&nbsp;kg)<ref name="amazon2"/>
| 10.23&nbsp;lb. (4.64&nbsp;kg)<ref name="amazon"/>
|-
| '''Operating system'''
| [[Windows Vista Home Premium]] or [[Windows Vista Ultimate]], with dual-boot [[32-bit]] and [[64-bit]]
| [[Windows 7 Home Premium]] or [[Windows 7 Professional]], [[64-bit]]
|}
;Expandability
This section encompasses current models only:
*2 [[DDR3]] memory slots supporting up to 8GB<ref name="newegg"/>
*5-in-1 Media Adapter supporting [[Secure Digital Card]], [[Memory Stick]], [[Memory Stick Pro]], [[MultiMediaCard]], and [[xD-Picture Card]]<ref name="newegg"/>
*[[ExpressCard/54]]<ref name="newegg"/><ref name="cnetX305specs"/>
*1 each of [[VGA]] and [[HDMI]] ports<ref name="newegg"/>

== Issues ==
The Qosmio F10 and G10 series, both early models, were plagued with chipset issues. When a defective unit{{Clarify|date=April 2011}} was under considerable load for an extended period of time, the video chipset on the board was known to fail, causing considerable interference on the display and/or complete motherboard failure.<ref name="Google">{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=qosmio+F10+issues|title=qosmio F10 issues|accessdate=2009-11-11}}</ref>

==References==
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==Notes==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3221&review=Qosmio+G35-AV650 Notebook Review AV650, Qosmio G30 / Qosmio G35 Review]
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125429/article.html PC World G35-AV600 Review]
*[https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,1827541,00.asp PC Mag Qosmio G25-AV513 review]
*[http://www.laptopical.com/g35-av600.html Laptopical G35-AV600 review]
*[http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/qosmio/X500 Toshiba Qosmio X500 Laptop Series]
*[http://us.toshiba.com/computers/laptops/qosmio/X770 Toshiba Qosmio X770 Laptop Series]
*[http://us.toshiba.com/pressrelease/517964?fromPage=editorials Toshiba Serves Up Elite Mobile Performance With Qosmio X770 and Qosmio X775 3D Series Laptops ]

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