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    Qosmio G55-Q802 : Will there by any better CPU model ?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by netuser, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. netuser

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    Hello,

    I saw that finaly Qosmio G55-Q802 is on pre order on some wesite, like jr.com , toshiba direct and amazon. But the processor is only P7350 (2.0ghz) even though it is extra toshiba Quade core HD, but i think there are alot of stuff that are done by real processor. And seeing only 2.0GHz cool me down. Is there will be any model with better processor ? like p8600 ? or p9400 ? or even T9400 ?

    Thanks for your help :)
     
    netuser, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. NGH

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    To my knowledge at this time Toshiba will only sell the Q801 & Q802 as preconfigured models with a base 2.0 ghz P7350. What happens in the future is anybody's guess. The real question about this computer is will the Toshiba HD processor automatically handle many tasks that the CPU would normally do without special software or modded scripts of some kind and in so doing is it faster/more efficient than a traditional Intel CPU for intensive calculation apps? The HD processor is interesting but just because it allows hand gestures and the like is not as important as understanding when and how it works with the CPU+GPU+Software Applications--I haven't found any comprehensive answers. I agree with you that the P7350 is very unexciting. At this time a Intel quad core maybe more useful than this set-up of CPU+GPU+HD Cell Processor.
     
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    Yes that is something that make me thinks alot :( and i still not able to decide what to buy. There is always somehitng that is not good depending on brand. Now this one was good and small litllt thing make me feel it is no complete. Damit why the hell they dont propose a better processor.
     
    netuser, Jul 23, 2008
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  4. Red_Dragon

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    well what are you going to with this computer? ill tell you this there IS a better processor coming out and it will be available at best buy, lol im probably already in trouble it'll be around 1700.... :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 23, 2008
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    where did you saw that ? and what processor it is ?

    i ll do alot of video editing, encoding etc.. I know it has cell proc that take care of it. But i think it is limited to 1 or 2 codecs, so for other things i ll be stuck with 2.0ghz :(
     
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    it's a t8400 i can't say where i saw it haha i'd say with it out for roughly 2 months it'll be here
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 24, 2008
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  7. NGH

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    Do you have any specs/details for the Intel T8400? Is it a quad core notebook CPU? I can't find any info anywhere...
     
    NGH, Jul 30, 2008
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    no its not a quadcore cpu it's a quad core hd processor it has something to do with making movies and stuff upscale to 1080p if im not mistaken like to go from 720p to 1080p
     
    Red_Dragon, Jul 31, 2008
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  9. NGH

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    I spoke with a Toshiba Direct CSR today and they said pre-orders are back-ordered through the month of August. The Q802 will begin to ship next Friday the 8th and Toshiba will ship more on the 22nd. The person I spoke with didn't know of any plans of these being customizable or what retailers may carry it. Maybe it will show up at a B&M retailer in the next week?
     
    NGH, Aug 1, 2008
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