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Performance Notebooks

Toshiba Qosmio G40 (PQG40A-00Y014)

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Toshiba Qosmio G40 (PQG40A-00Y014) 4.00

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RRP

$4999.00

Review Date

Thursday, 23rd of August, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

Supported Media : HD DVD-R

What's Hot

HD-DVD-R drive, high-resolution screen, Four speakers and subwoofer, 2 megapixel camera, Two hard drives

What's Not

HD-DVD-R drive speeds have not improved, No HD-DVD-RW drive this time around

The Final Word

We're disappointed that no HD-DVD-RW was included, but if there's no media what's the point? The new look is nice and the other enhancements make this notebook a better choice than its predecessors. We'd certainly recommend this model over the previous G30's, even though its performance hasn't really improved.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Display Brightness

350 cd/m2

Contrast ratio

450:1

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

General

Length (mm)

440

Width (mm)

299.4

Height (mm)

38.1/45.3

Weight (kg)

4.8

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

400 GB

Input Devices

Mouse

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Playable Discs

DVD±RW (dual layer) , HD DVD-R

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

HD DVD-R

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500

Processor Speed

2.2 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista Ultimate

Television Features

DTV Display Format

1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0

*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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