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Toshiba Qosmio F50 (PQF55A-01L021)

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Toshiba Qosmio F50 (PQF55A-01L021) 3.75

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RRP

$2199.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 23rd of September, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD+R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Design, performance, reasonable benchmark results, excellent design

What's Not

Battery life, bulky size, glossy display

The Final Word

Toshiba’s Qosmio F50 is ideal for multimedia, but it is also well suited as an all-purpose notebook. If you can live with the glossy display, there is plenty to like about this unit and it has performance to match its looks.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

LCD

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black

Length (mm)

368

Width (mm)

278

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

12 months limited international parts and labour warranty, Australia and New Zealand warranty includes complimentary courier pick-up and return service

Weight (kg)

3.7

Weight without PSU

PQF55A-01L021

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

Graphics RAM

512 MB

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

500 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (dual layer)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

4 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

8 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

3MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

1066MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Fax?

Remote Control

Yes

Notebook Benchmark Tests

WorldBench 5

Battery Test (hours - mins)

1hr 40min

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD+R

CD Drive Read Speed

24x

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

DVD Drive Read Speed

Write speed DVD-R

Write speed DVD-RW

Write speed DVD+R

Write speed DVD+R DL

Write speed DVD+RW

Drive Type

CD-RW/DVD-RW combo

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PCI Express

Number of PCI Express x1 Slots

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Floppy Drive

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Size

Proprietary

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed

2.4 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Bundled Software

Toshiba Face Recognition logon utility, Toshiba User's Manual, Toshiba Value Added Package, Toshiba Flash Card Utility, Toshiba DVD Player, Toshiba Disc Creator, Ulead MovieFactory for TOSHIBA, ConfigFree, Adobe Reader 8.1.2, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Google Picasa, Google Earth, Microsoft Windows Live One Care Trial Version

Sound Card

Sound Card Type

Plug-in

3D Sound Support

Yes

Television Features

Analog TV Tuner

PAL

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

External SATA, ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, TV-Tuner, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

1 (FireWire 400)

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

4 (3 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Sleep and Charge + 1 x eSATA / USB Combo)

Network Protocols Supported

Wireless, Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11n, Wireless 802.11a , 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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