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    BB now sells X305-Q705

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Vision33r, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Vision33r

    Vision33r Notebook Consultant

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    So the X305-Q701 became an Outlet item at Best Buy and dissappeared. Now Bestbuy releases the new X305-Q705.

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9036483&type=product&id=1218011399812

    I don't know what's really different between the Q701 and the Q705, looks like the only thing changed is the HDD is now 320GB.

    But asking $1549 is pretty steep consider the Gateway P-7811FX has the better specs overall and goes for only $1449 but $1399 on Gateway.com

    http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668123.php
     
    Vision33r, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. adr667

    adr667 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'd much rather spend $1250 on the Asus G50vt-x1, also on BestBuy.
     
    adr667, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. tornbacchus

    tornbacchus GO leafs.. Wait, Nevermid

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    well the q705 is now the same as the one available in canada, they both have a 320GB HD.

    also, that asus looks pretty sweet, but the screen size seems a little weird, but id have to see it first.
     
    tornbacchus, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    I picked one up yesterday for $1499 in Canada. Not sure if I am going to keep it, the FX or the ASUS g50Vt-X1 I have ordered.

    Me = cuckoo for cocoa puffs
     
    lewdvig, Oct 19, 2008
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  5. Krait

    Krait Notebook Guru

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    The Canadian Bestbuy model has a 320GB 5400RPM hdd, not a 320GB 7200RPM hdd like the X305-705 US model. Otherwise tho I think they are identical.

    Toshiba Canada also has an X300 similar to Bestbuy but with 1680x1050 resolution for $1999.

    Lewdvig, if you could post some thoughts on the X300 vs the FX & G50vt when you get it, that would be cool, I am curious to see comparisions.

    Oh, and where did you get the X300 for $1500? I only see it online for $1700(Bestbuy).
     
    Krait, Oct 20, 2008
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  6. tornbacchus

    tornbacchus GO leafs.. Wait, Nevermid

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    its the US price, i saw it for as low as 1400$ us.

    i also just learned that there is an SLI version for 1999$ US with 2 9800M GTS's.
     
    tornbacchus, Oct 20, 2008
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  7. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    lol - it's actually $4,199. For that - i'd buy two crazy gaming desktops and one netbook. They must be coockoo.
     
    DRTH_STi, Oct 21, 2008
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  8. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    No, there's also a model (X305-Q706) with dual 9800M GTS in SLI for $1999 same as the new $4199 model (X305-Q708) that was announced yesterday.


    Compare both models below.

    http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/compare.jsp?poids=424964,424965,

    Only differences between the two are the Core 2 Extreme processor and 128gb SSD in the Q708 in addition to the 320gb HDD which both models have, no way worth the $2200 premium.
     
    Rahul, Oct 22, 2008
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  9. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Where can you get it for 1499 in canada?
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 2, 2008
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  10. Itachipawns

    Itachipawns Notebook Geek

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    It's the actual retail price...1499....but now it's 1299 at BB....while the Q701 is a steal for $999!!!!
     
    Itachipawns, Nov 6, 2008
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  11. Cheffy

    Cheffy Notebook Evangelist

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    Perhaps in the US, not in Canada. There is no Q701 listed on the website.
     
    Cheffy, Nov 7, 2008
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  12. Itachipawns

    Itachipawns Notebook Geek

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    Oh...I didn't know that...Well I dun live in the US anyways......but still..it really is worth it for $999...
     
    Itachipawns, Nov 7, 2008
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  13. Cheffy

    Cheffy Notebook Evangelist

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    Definitely!
     
    Cheffy, Nov 8, 2008
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