Toshiba UK Unveil Qosmio X500 Gaming Laptop 18.4-in Full HD TruBrite LCD, Harman Kardon Audio, nVIDIA GeForce Graphics Technology, Intel Quad Core Processing

Well, it certainly seems like the day for new releases in the computer
gaming market. Having just reported on the latest release from Dell s
Alienware, the Mx15, it appears that it s time for the spotlight to
shine on Toshiba UK. The Brits are getting yet another high-end gaming
laptop from the Japanese technology magnate in the form of the new
Qosmio X500. This rocket-fast notebook computer is going to have gaming
geeks all over the island wringing their hands in wonton anticipation of
its October launch.
Toshiba UK announced today that they would launch the new Qosmio X500
(we can try to forgive them for the name) gaming rig sometime in late
October and it is poised to create quite a stir. The Qosmio X500 is
dressed all in black with the Toshiba Fusion grid design proudly
displayed on the cover. Once you open the case, the enormous 18.4-in
high-definition TruBrite 16:9 LCD screen (1920ร—1080 resolution),
backlit keyboard, and LED-feathertouch control panel greet you
immediately. But it s underneath the skin where the new Qosmio really
shines.
The Qosmio X500 is powered by an Intel Core i7-720QM (2.8GHz, 6MB L2,
1333MHz FSB) processor and features the nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250MNV
graphics processor with 1GB of onboard memory. Upping the coolness
factor, you also get an integrated finger print reader and face
recognition via the embedded HD web cam. Necessart=y features? No. Does
it make us want one even more? Yes.
On the memory side of things, the Qosmio X500 comes with 8GB DDR3 (1066
MHz) RAM and can be configured with up to a 1TB HDD with two 500GB
5400rpm HDDs. You get three USB 2.0 ports that support Toshiba s
Sleep-and-Charge technology " charge your devices even when the PC is
off " and an e-SATA/USB combo port. Toshiba s REGZA-Link HDMI-CEC port
allows you to connect HD video and audio devices. A 5-in-1 Bridge Media
port completes the connectivity features list.
But wait, there s more. If you act now, or in late October when they re
actually available, you ll also get a 6x BD-RE optical drive (Blu-ray
rewritable), integrated wireless 802.11b/g/Draft-N, and Bluetooth
connectivity. Unfortunately, we've got no word yet on pricing, but, as
Yoda might say, cheap it will not be. For more info and a detailed
specifications listing you can visit www.toshiba.com.