Laptops For Gaming

Are Toshiba Qosmio good laptops?

This will be my first laptop and i want one thats good for work, games and its fast but most important reliable. I read reviews and they have recommended me Toshiba Qosmio, they said it doesn’ crash as much as other brands. IS it true and do they last for years like other brands?
what do you mean you can play them for a year or so? Like they’l get out dated or the graphics card get worned down due to max settings?

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q887 Vs ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-A1 Vs Acer Aspire AS8943G-6190?

So I have been searching and searching the market for about 3 weeks now for a decent laptop with a decent price. I’ve finally reached a conclusion of 3 laptops. But since I’ll be paying 1500$ for a laptop I’m expecting it to work great with no bug/software/hardware issues. I know I’m being a bit naive there but c’mon, I’d deserve that spending all that money!!!
Now why don’t we put these 3 laptops head to head and let the competition begin.

When it comes to the processor the Acer and the Asus share common grounds with the i7 720QM but the Qosmio advances a bit there with the i7 740QM.

But with the rams on the other hand the Qosmio and Acer share the same 4GB while the Asus advances with 6GB

Well I guess all those comparisons won’t really make a difference in speed and power, so here comes the real comparisons:

Display: The Asus has a 15.6′ (1920×1080) Full HD LED display and so does the Acer but on a 18.4′ screen. However the Qosmio has a 18.4′ (1680×945) Full HD LCD display which is a real bummer especially because its weird resolution. But I guess the 18.4′s would be much better for watching movies and playing games.

Hard Drive: The 3 laptops have a 500GB Hard Drive at 7,200 RPM except the Acer which is only at 5,400RPM. I really see that as a deal-breaker for Acer since it would really slow me down alot!! I wonder if I could customize it and get a 7200 one??

GPU: And this really is a huge factor for me since I’m an extreme gamer plus I work with graphics. The Asus and the Qosmio share the Geforce 360 GTS which is a pretty decent graphics card but the Acer advances a bit with the Radeon HD 5850.

Both the Qosmio and the Acer have Blue-ray but the Asus doesn’t but that really isn’t big issue for me.

When it comes to the media buttons both the Acer and Qosmio have them, but I’ve read alot of reviews saying that the Qosmio buttons on the left can get in the way and it’s pretty annoying since it minimizes the screen. Its a flaw for the Asus not to have any.

So for the weight issue I really don’t see that as a problem but it also wouldn’t be bad to carry around a smaller laptop.

Now for the Major issues for each laptop, which I had to get from about 15 different review sites.
The Qosmio runs really hot and alot of people complain about the cooling error message where they would have to return it back to the manufacturer and replace the CPU, GPU or both.

The Acer has its Wi-Fi problems where almost every review told said that the Wi-Fi would disconnect every 10 minutes and thats just unacceptable.

Though for the Asus they reviews say that it also runs hot but its major issue is for the extremely low sound it offers.

I could go on and on about all their specs and all their pros and cons, but I think you all got the big picture now.

In desperate need of help!! I really can’t make my mind on any of these. I would really appreciate any advise or help. Thanks in advance.

just bought a toshiba qosmio x305q307 laptop for gaming.anybody else have one or a review?

Gateway P series (FX) Laptop VS. Toshiba x205 and Toshiba qosmio.?

I’m looking for a good gaming laptop. My friends have Toshiba‘s out the ying yang. And I really love Toshiba. But I just stumbled across the Gateway P series. I’m looking for a good mobile gaming Toppy. But I can’t choose. I’ve reviewed alot on youtube and Gateway can handle Crysis on High very well, but I’ve heard some distinct rumors that it over heats. Hmmm. And as for the Toshiba x205, I’ve had my eye on that little booger for a while. So it comes down to Gateway P series (FX) Quad cor

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q887 Laptop computer – gaming performance?

I’m thinking of buying a laptop and the only taxing operation I would place on it would be high quality gaming. I have been looking at high performance laptops and the Toshiba Qosimo series caught my eye due to its sleek design, size, and numerous high quality specification options. I have seen many reviews overwhelmingly positive and some calling it a very capable gaming computer while others called it a “midrange gaming laptop”. Could the X505-Q887 version , run specifically games Starcraft 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion on the absolute highest settings? Or other games of the like?
Or if anyone has had experience with this Toshiba laptop what kind of games can not only be run but put on the highest settings through this computer? And what kind of problems are there if any? Any opinions on the computer are welcome, thanks

ASUS G73JH-A1 or Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q890?

Which is better? Pros and Cons?

I’ve been reading a few reviews and I’ve found out the Asus has the better Graphics card and it’s really powerful. But I’m a nit picky guy in buying these things and I dislike the fact that it lacks small things like firewire and an express card slot. It’s more powerful alright but the Toshiba is more “complete” if I may say, making it more versatile. But I’m still undecided. Please give opinions. Thanks!

Oh and correct me if I’m wrong but the Asus has 2 500GB hard drives? 1 TB?
Actually, both have the same max capacity of RAM, which is 8GB.

is the toshiba qosmio x775 a good laptop?

i decided to buy the Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7380 laptop but i have a few questions:
is the keyboard good for gaming? does it have a good anti ghosting?
is the build quality good?
does it have a back lit keyboard?
is the laptop better then the alienware m17x?
and most important: should i buy it?

Is the Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7380 17.3-Inch really good Gaming Laptop?

I have saved up for a pretty pricey computer. I am however, not a computer expert, so I would like you all to tell me if this is an all around amazing laptop. A friend of mine who buys a new laptop for gaming every other year says he loves the Toshiba Qosmio X775  series. Another friend says he does not like how any of the Qosmios look or feel.

I am looking for a great gaming and multimedia experience. I have looked at the Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7380 Gaming Laptop and I like it so far, the 17 in screen is a dream. I just need some advice  about if this is a good laptop.

Gaming Laptop

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I am mainly going to use the computer for typing up word documents, music, videos, and possibly graphic design. I’d love a great sound system, and I need a lot of space.

This computer goes for $1,299.
Processor & Memory:

Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM Processor 2.2GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz)
6MB L3 Cache
8GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM (2 DIMMs)

Drives:

750GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive
500GB 7200 RPM Hybrid 4GB SATA Hard Drive
Blu-Ray ROM and SuperMulti DVD Burner with Labelflash®

Graphics & Video:

17.3” Diagonal Widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD HD LED Backlit Display (1600x 900)
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
1.5GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M GDDR5 Graphics

Communications:

802.11 b/g/n WLAN
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Integrated WebCam and Microphone

Audio:

Dolby® Advanced Audio®
Waves MaxxAudio® 3
Integrated Harman/Kardon® Stereo Speakers

Keyboard:

Premium Raised Tile LED Backlit Keyboard with 10-keypad (black)
Touch Pad Pointing Device with Multi-touch Control
Media Control Buttons

I/O Ports & Slots:

1x 3.0 USB Port
3x 2.0 USB Ports
1x HDMI
1x RGB
1x RJ-45 (LAN)
1x Media Card Reader
1x Microphone-in
1x Headphone-out
Slot for Security Lock

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Additional Software:

Norton Internet Security™ (30 Day)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Windows Live Essentials
Skype®

Power Supply:

8-cell Lithium Ion Battery (*up to 5 hours)
180W AC Adapter

Additional Information:

Color: Fusion® X2 Finish in Red Horizon
Dimensions: 16.3″ W x 10.8″ D x 1.1″ ~ 1.4″ H
Approximate Weight: 7.5 lbs.
ENERGY STAR Qualified D3

The link for the computer is :

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11678784&search=toshiba+qosmio&Mo=2&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=toshiba+qosmio&Ntt=toshiba+qosmio&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

I respect your opinion about Macs, but I’m sorry, I think they are really overrated :/
You pay about 2,000 dollars for a laptop, and although it works a long time, you won’t use half of the programs it contains unless you are a graphic designer or you use it for business.

The macs also don’t have magnificent sound either in my opinion.
I hear the fuss over macs all the time. and although I’m an ipod touch lover (it’s my baby!) I don’t care much for Macs. If Macs had a different name than Apple, they wouldn’t be nearly as popular…

Really comforting to know about your Toshiba! Glad to hear it is still running smoothly. I’m a girl, but I love video games, however I like to stick to Xbox or Playstation rather than computer gaming. But I know gaming laptops are almost always equipped with great graphics, sound, and memory for the purpose of gaming.

I have heard a lot of people say the Toshiba Qosmio X775 series is ugly or flashy (like you said haha) but I actually like it. I love the backlight keyboard, and although I wish it was in black/red rather than silver/red (or just an all around different color than red, like green or blue) I still think it’s a unique looking laptop!

Engineering Programs – Sony VAIO vs. Toshiba Satellite/Qosmio?

I will be running engineering programs such as CAD and Solidworks. What computer would better fit my needs? A Sony VPCEG190X with a Core i5, 1GB NVIDIA, 6GB DDR3, 500GB at 5400RPM HD, $1020. A Toshiba Satellite A665-S5183X with a Core i7, 1GB NVIDIA, 6GB DDR3, 500GB at 5400RPM HD, $1000. Or a Toshiba Qosmio X775-Q7270 with a Core i5, 1.5GB NVIDIA, 6GB DDR3, 640GB at 7200RPM HD, $1200. Thanks for your help!

Which Laptop is best for gaming?

Asus G74SX $2025.00.
Processor-i7 2630 QM 2.0 GHz Turbo Boost / OS- Windows 7 64 bit / RAM- 16GB DDR3 1333MHz / Display- 17.3″ 1920×1080 / Graphic- Nvidia GeForce GTx 560M w. 3GB GDDR5 DRAM / Storage- 750G 7200RPM & 160G SSD; BD Combo ODD.
Toshiba Qosmio X775
Processor- i7-2670QM / OS- Windows 7 64 bit / Graphics- Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M w. Nvidia Optimus Tech. / Graphic memory- 1.5GB GDDR5 Discrete memory / RAM- 8GB DDR3 1333MHz/ Storage- 1.24TB (Hybrid 4GB ATA) & 750GB / Display- 1600×900 720p
MSI GT780R
Intel Core i7-2630QM Processor Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit 17.3″ Full HD Non-reflection gaming panel (16:9; 1920 x 1080) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M discrete graphics (DDR5 1.5GB VRAM) / 12GB DDR3 system memory / Hard Drive- 1GB Serial ATA.

Right now I’m leaning towards either the MSI or Asus. I was just wondering which would handle high end games the best (Witcher 2, Skyrim, COD, WoW, SWTOR, Dead Island, RIFT, & etc.). I also heard the ASUS comes with a free case and wireless mouse and that the TOSHIBA has only about a 2 hr lifespan. I also hear the ASUS and TOSHIBA have awesome cooling units. I am not at all computer savvy when it comes to picking out gaming rigs but I don’t want a gaming desktop because I would like to be able to carry the laptop around with me. Or if anyone knows of a different laptop in those price ranges that would be great too (I looked at alienware and it feels like I’m just paying for a toy that lights up on the outside with nothing on the inside for that enormous price tag). I tried using google to find my answers but couldn’t seem to find anything that would compare them and the view sites I did threw the answers back and forth, one says it’s good another says it’s bad. Even youtube videos of people putting the machines to a test would be the same way, one time it’s good the other time it’s bad. So could just use the advice of a laptop guru.

Are BIOS updates safe to install?

I realize this may sound stupid since I don’t think they would put something out to screw up your computer, but just be on the safe side ….

Are the BIOS updates from the Toshiba Service Station safe to download and initiate?

I just received notice of a BIOS update, version 1.30, for Qosmio X770/X775 and am a little leery about having it download and install.

Should I go a head and do it or wait to see if others have any problems with it first?

Thanks.