Toshiba Announces Qosmio Notebook with HD DVD-ROM Drive14 May 2006
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Qosmio(TM) G35-AV650, the first notebook PC shipping in the U.S. to incorporate an HD DVD-ROM drive(1) that allows users to enjoy the dazzling realism and clarity of high-definition digital entertainment in a portable device.
Designed for optimum digital entertainment immersion and multimedia capabilities, the Qosmio G35-AV650 with HD DVD-ROM allows consumers to enjoy high-definition movies anywhere in the home or on the go with external power. Backwards-compatible(2) with current DVD formats, the HD DVD-ROM drive allows users to continue playing compatible discs from their existing DVD collections. To fully experience and enjoy HD DVD movies as well as games and other multimedia content, the unit also features:
an Ultimate TruBrite(TM) widescreen display with 1920x1200 resolution and 1080p high-definition format;document.write('');
Toshiba's proprietary QosmioEngine(3) digital video processing system for crystal-clear digital images and bright colors;
HDMI port with support for 1080i, enabling connectivity to a high-definition TV(4) for output of HD DVD content;
Dolby(R) Home Theater(TM), delivering a rich, engaging surround sound experience from stereo and multichannel audio sources through headphone, 2-channel or 5.1-channel speaker systems;
a 1-bit digital amplifier, usually found in high-end audio systems, that enables a higher quality signal;
Bass Reflex Speaker technology from harman/kardon(R), enabling richer audio and a deeper bass.
Featuring all the standard capabilities of Toshiba's Qosmio notebook line, the Qosmio G35-AV650 also includes an integrated TV tuner for watching live TV from a cable or satellite feed, a digital video recorder (DVR) for recording and pausing live TV or recording future programs, and the capabilities of a powerful, full-featured notebook PC.
The estimated single unit price of the Qosmio G35-AV650 is $2,999.99.(5) The product is currently available from ToshibaDirect (www.toshibadirect.com) and is shipping to major consumer electronics and computer stores nationwide.
Featuring Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology built around the Intel Core(TM) Duo processor,(6) the Qosmio G35-AV650 incorporates two 5400 RPM serial ATA 100GB hard drives(7) for storage of TV programs, music and other files as well as 1024MB DDR2 memory.(8) The hard drives incorporate Toshiba RAID software to give consumers the flexibility of optimum storage capacity using both drives or secure data redundancy on one drive.
The system's HD DVD-ROM is a multi-function drive that not only supports HD DVD playback but a DVD SuperMulti that reads and writes current DVD formats and can nearly double storage capacity in dual-layer format.(2)
The Qosmio G35-AV650 includes the QosmioPlayer,(9) allowing users to watch live TV, pause live TV, watch DVDs or listen to audio CDs with a quick touch of a button on the unit or on the remote control without booting up the Windows operating system. With this feature, Qosmio owners can enjoy audio or video content similar to using a stand-alone TV, stereo or DVD player.
A customizable Dual Mode touch pad provides one-tap short cuts to launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. The unit also includes a new fingerprint reader for additional security and convenient password replacement.
An NVIDIA(R) GeForce Go 7600 with 256MB VRAM high-performance graphics(10) card enables stunning gaming and other multimedia visuals, while a S/PDIF optical audio connector allows users to easily connect the Qosmio to a home theater system and experience Dolby Home Theater 5.1 surround sound while gaming, playing HD DVD in high-definition audio, listening to music, and viewing TV through Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition software.
With its 5-in-1 bridge media adapter and generous connectivity options, Qosmio users can access and share photo and video content quickly and easily, or hook-up their camcorder to display home movies.
All Qosmio AV notebooks come with a one-year limited warranty(11) with Toshiba's premier global service. Customers can choose from several service options, including At-Home Repair, carry-in support at Authorized Service Providers throughout the country for same-day or next-day service, or use any of more than 3,000 UPS Stores for packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized Depot for 24-hour service turnaround.
Qosmio G35-AV650 Product Specifications
Processor: Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo mobile technology featuring dual-core processing with Intel Core(TM) Duo Processor(6) T2500 (Dual 2.0 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache) Display: 17-inch diagonal widescreen Ultimate TruBrite(TM) TFT active-matrix LCD display WUXGA with 1920x1200 native resolution; QosmioEngine for enhanced display System Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with 256MB GDDR3 discrete graphics(10) memory Memory: 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM memory(8) Hard Drive: 200GB (5400 rpm) using two 100GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drives(7) Optical Drive: HD DVD-ROM(1) and DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive Wireless: Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless(12) Network Connection 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g); Bluetooth(R) version 2.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Ports: 4 USB v. 2.0, RGB, TV out (S-Video and HDMI), AV IN (S-Video and connector and composite/monitor), RJ-45 LAN port, RJ-11, i- Link(R)1394, S/PDIF Optical Audio Output TV Tuner: Integrated Toshiba TV Tuner Input Devices: QosmioPlayer (instant-on CD/DVD/TV), Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition remote control with numeric keypad, keyboard, mouse; Dual Mode Pad pointing device Slots: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter (Secure Digital(R), Memory Stick(TM), Memory Stick PRO(TM), Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card); PCMCIA PC Card slot; ExpressCard slot Audio: Dolby Home Theater(TM); harman/kardon Bass Reflex (R) stereo speakers; 1-bit digital amplifier Battery: 9-cell (7050mAh) Lithium Ion Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.6 x 1.79 inches Weight: 10.1 lbs.(13)
Source: dmnnewswire
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