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Toshiba Qosmio F30

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Toshiba Qosmio F303.50Explain star rating
RRP
$3699.00

Review Date

Monday, 11th of September, 2006

Features

Processor : Intel Core Duo T2500
Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

What's Hot

Powerful, All around strong performance, Great sound, Great Screen, High definition Digital Tuner

What's Not

Limited battery life, Lid construction could be better

The Final Word

If you need a media and gaming notebook with a lot of power, and battery life isn't your primary concern, the Qosmio F30 is a great choice.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Display
Display Technology
Widescreen Active Matrix XGA
Contrast ratio
500:1
Screen size
15.4 in
Screen Resolution
1280x800
General
Length (mm)
379
Width (mm)
290
Height (mm)
52
Warranty (Months)
12
Weight (kg)
approx. 3.5
Graphics Card
Graphics Card Interface
PCI Express
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
100 GB
RPM
5400
Media
Supported Memory Media
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)
Playable Discs
DVD±RW (±R DL)
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
1 GB
Maximum memory (RAM)
4 GB
L2 Cache Memory
2MB
Multimedia Features
Modem
Yes
Fax?
Yes
Remote Control
Yes
Optical Drives
Supported Media
DVD±RW (±R DL)
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Duo T2500
Processor Speed
2.0 Ghz
Software
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Media Center
Bundled Software
Microsoft OneNote 2003, InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum RecordNow! CD+DVD authoring software, Toshiba ConfigFree, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Common Modules, Toshiba Zooming Utility, Toshiba Management Console, Toshiba Recovery DiskCreator, Toshiba HotKey Utility, Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool, Toshiba HDD recovery, Norton Internet Security 2006 (with 90 Day Subscription)
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , S-Video Input, S-Video Output, USB 2.0
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
4
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Infrared, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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