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    X305-Q706 Info?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by jman888, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. jman888

    jman888 Notebook Consultant

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    17" Toshiba With Dual 9800M GTS? For 2000$ More Info Please.
    Also Why Only 1440 x 900?
     
    jman888, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    Its definately not SLI 9800GTS. And will not be under $2000 if it did,
     
    plasma., Oct 16, 2008
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  3. JosePerez

    JosePerez Notebook Evangelist

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    Well it is... This is one sexy machine ! :D I wish i was in the states so i could buy it :(

    http://explore.toshiba.com/laptops/qosmio/X305/X305-Q706

    NOTE: i just notice that in the page before the specs, when you select between the others x305 models, it says dual 9700GTS... So we'll have to wait to see which one is the typo...
     
    JosePerez, Oct 16, 2008
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  4. jman888

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    I hope it somehow is this because if so :-0
     
    jman888, Oct 16, 2008
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  5. JosePerez

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    Well when you open the specs PDF file it says dual 9800 GTS so i guess the 9700 is the typo... What a machine, GOnna do whatever i can to buy it :D
     
    JosePerez, Oct 16, 2008
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i head there is suppose to be a higher end model with 9800 gtx wonder when thats coming.
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 16, 2008
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  7. tornbacchus

    tornbacchus GO leafs.. Wait, Nevermid

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    well i think in europe, its already available, but is over 3,500$ for a single 9800M GTX
     
    tornbacchus, Oct 18, 2008
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  8. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    There is one coming with dual 9800m GTX's. Also, the Q706 has 2 9800's. And, the screen is definitely a burden. All of that power can hardly be utilized at that weak resolution.

    Toshiba, where is the 1920x1200!!!!!!!!!????????
     
    Bartlett, Oct 18, 2008
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  9. tornbacchus

    tornbacchus GO leafs.. Wait, Nevermid

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    i think that the 2 9800M GS's are a mistake, i think its 2 9700M GTS's
     
    tornbacchus, Oct 18, 2008
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  10. icon007

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    it is only running at 2.26ghz. if this baby were at 2.5 or 2.8. toshiba would not b e able to keep this instock anywhere in the world
     
    icon007, Oct 18, 2008
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  11. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    two 9700 gts would still be quite good, this would kill a 8700m gt SLI and that saying something because the 8700 sli is still quite a sick combo. :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 19, 2008
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  12. JosePerez

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    I also though it was a typo but since the PDF file for the specs also says dual 9800 GTS, i think the typo is the 9700 in the first page... Anyway we need ppl who actually have the machine to clear any doubts...
     
    JosePerez, Oct 19, 2008
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    There are two versions (with subvariants changing minor specs, but essentially there are two):
    1. X305-Q701 = 9700m GTS (G94 with 48 unified shaders)
    2. X305-Q706 = 2x 9800m GTS (G94 each with 64? unified shaders)

    It can't find any other GPU otions for the X305.... yet.
     
    lewdvig, Oct 19, 2008
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    i saw on youtube that toshiba has a Qosmio4 with a quad core. however, i can find any info on it in the toshiba news or help service about it.
    here is a video of it.


    <object width='425' height='344'><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oDw_n4zCsZI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oDw_n4zCsZI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width='425' height='344'></embed></object>
     
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    icon007, Oct 19, 2008
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  15. GarBlaine04

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    omg this site is ****ing stupid, I just tried to post a link and apparently I'm not allowed to since I have posted more than 15 times. What kind of rule is this and what ****heads sit around and discuss how many times you need to have posted previously to be able to post a link. People are ****ing dumb!
     
    GarBlaine04, Nov 1, 2008
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    less than 15 times, sorry
     
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  17. Rozwell

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    I have the same problem... I spotted the X305-Q706 over at NewEgg for 2199 but I can't post a link... so I hope this helps... :)

    Graphics Card Dual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
    Video Memory 512MBx2 GDDR3

    (you know what goes here).newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114558
     
    Rozwell, Nov 1, 2008
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    Well I think 1440x900 is optimum for gaming and safety for your eyes. I notice I'm going blind when I game to close to the monitor because I have to squint trying to find enemies like in Call of Duty 4 multiplayer, because with higher resolutions it gets more fine details and everything gets smaller. And that's why I think most new games are coming out with xbox 360 controller support and the Toshiba x305 marketing video demos advocate using a xbox controller so you don't stare up close at the lcd to prevent your eyes going bad, so you can put the note book a safe distance away from you while you game. Infact when you lower the resolution even more the characters get even bigger so you can sit far away and see your target, this is what I do now it also gives me higher framerates and is easier on my eyes. I have to wear glasses now and I don't doubt it's because of staring at the computer monitor to close.
     
    jacob808, Nov 2, 2008
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  20. Itachipawns

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    Someone has mentioned a Q707 somewhere in the forums here....does anyone know anything ( rumors etc) ?
     
    Itachipawns, Nov 6, 2008
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