Toshiba Qosmio G40

49 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Toshiba Qosmio G40. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and durability. The portability and screen also get good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba Qosmio G40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Toshiba Qosmio G40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and usability. The reliability and durability are also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G40

Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

Integrated Webcam, Powerful graphics performance, Strong multimedia features, Unique Plug-and-Charge USB port, 1GB Intel Turbo Memory

Dedicated numeric keypad absent, High-maintenance glossy surface, Heft

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Laptop Views (laptopviews.com)

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The Toshiba Qosmio G40-P730 Laptop PC is equipped with 2.0 GHz Intel Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 with 4-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel 965GML Express Chipset Mainboard, 2-GB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM, 400-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jesse Sutton (goodgearguide.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G40 (PQG40A-00Y014)

The next model in Toshiba's Qosmio line up of home entertainment oriented notebooks has arrived. Two big things were planned for the G40 before its re...

HD-DVD-R drive, high-resolution screen, Four speakers and subwoofer, 2 megapixel camera, Two hard drives

HD-DVD-R drive speeds have not improved, No HD-DVD-RW drive this time around

We're disappointed that no HD-DVD-RW was included, but if there's no media what's the point? The new look is nice and the other enhancements make this notebook a better choice than its predecessors. We'd certainly recommend this model over the previous...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Dave Jansen (PC World) (goodgearguide.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G40 (PQG40A-00Y014)

The next model in Toshiba's Qosmio line up of home entertainment oriented notebooks has arrived. Two big things were planned for the G40 before its release; it was to be built on Intel's latest Centrino platform and it was to include and HD-DVD-RW...

HD-DVD-R drive, high-resolution screen, Four speakers and subwoofer, 2 megapixel camera, Two hard drives ;

HD-DVD-R drive speeds have not improved, No HD-DVD-RW drive this time around ;

Aside from the media ports the G40 also has five USB 2.0 ports, one mini FireWire port, a PC Card and an Express Card slot and an S-Video input. A fingerprint scanner is located between the mouse buttons and the power button is just above the volume...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G40-10E

Toshiba takes its flagship multimedia notebook range, gives it a fresh lick of paint, more shiny bits and an HD DVD-R drive. Has it created the ultimate multimedia notebook?

If you have the money and want a multimedia notebook then the Qosmio G40-10E has you covered. An HD DVD-R drive and a superb display combine to great effect and, despite a few design foibles, a combination of size and design give it a distinct visual...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G40-108 review

Comfortable and not complacent in features, Toshiba unleash their latest Qosmio

Good screen ; High quality audio ; Great keyboard

Poor 3D performance ; Not the cheapest laptop around

The original high-end multimedia range produces another excellent laptop

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Jesse Sutton (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G40 (PQG40A-00Y014)

HD-DVD-R drive, high-resolution screen, Four speakers and subwoofer, 2 megapixel camera, Two hard drives

HD-DVD-R drive speeds have not improved, No HD-DVD-RW drive this time around

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Zoe Mutter (techadvisor.co.uk)

Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E multimedia laptop

Although affordability is often a key concern when choosing a laptop, if you want the very best performance it can be worth spending a bit extra. Features such as superior quality of display are expected if you are forking out a lot for a multimedia...

The Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E is a powerful and well performing laptop that’s especially well suited to multimedia functions. With the Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E's inclusion of an HD-DVD writable drive, 2.0Mp camera, TV tuner, a large hard drive and decent...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Darius Chang (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G40

Integrated Webcam ; Powerful graphics performance ; Strong multimedia features ; Unique Plug-and-Charge USB port ; 1GB Intel Turbo Memory

Dedicated numeric keypad absent ; High-maintenance glossy surface ; Heft

Service and Support Toshiba offers a one-year international carry-in warranty for this machine, with options to upgrade the coverage period at the point of purchase. For greater convenience, you can register the warranty online instead of mailing it...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E multimedia laptop

The Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E is a powerful and well performing laptop thatâ€™s especially well suited to multimedia functions. With the Toshiba Qosmio G40 10E's inclusion of an HD-DVD writable drive, 2.0Mp camera, TV tuner, a large hard drive and decent...

Oct, 2007

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