Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680

27 reviews

Nov, 2024

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performance (12)
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usability (7)
size (5)
sound (5)

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price (11)
portability (7)
battery (2)
reliability (2)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and sound are on the whole positive. The design and usability also get good opinions. Many are less positive about the durability and battery. There are some mixed views 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 G45-AV680 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the sound. The design also gets good opinions. There are some negative reviews about the battery and durability, while there are some mixed views about the price and keyboard.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690 review: Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690

Penryn update puts latest Intel CPU in flagship laptop; 17-inch display does 1080p; large volume jogwheel and other media controls are easier and more enjoyable to use; includes external TV tuner and remote

Saddled with HD DVD drive; not configurable

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV690 is great for movies and multimedia, and its onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive means you're paying extra for a dead technology.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Claude McIver (wired.com)

Review: Toshiba-Qosmio G45-AV680

First, let's admit we all love thin electronics. Phones, TVs, notebooks. Especially notebooks – what with yesterday's announcement. But sometimes, you just want a computer...

Finely tuned audio that can get louder than a jet engine at a Led Zeppelin concert. Illumination for touch-sensitive media keys and dials can be turned on/off. 2MP webcam. Ports: 5 USB, 1 FireWire, HDMI out. 5-in-1 card reader. ExpressCard slot

Two hours of battery life. At 10-pounds, hoisting it doubles as a workout regiment. Hardcore gamers beware: only 24fps in PREY at 1280×1024 with 4xAA 4xAF

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

Qosmio G45-AV680

The $3200 (as of 10/9/07) Qosmio G45-AV680 is a major redesign of Toshiba's flagship 17-inch entertainment notebook, the Qosmio G35-AV660. The revamped version has an HD DVD recordable drive, one of the first in a laptop, and a new built-in 4.1 speaker...

Great, loud, subwoofered sound HD DVD player

Mouse buttons feel too far apart TV can no longer bypass Windows

The Qosmio G45-AV680 has more high-definition components than any other notebook, and HD followers will love the higher-quality entertainment this model affords. But a better design than its predecessor? That's debatable

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680

The Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 provides an audio experience like no other laptop, and it burns HD DVDs, too.

Redesigned, sexier chassis. First laptop with HD DVD burner. Amazing sound experience. 1080p resolution. HDMI-out port.

Prepare to pay dearly for it. Lack of processing options. Ten pounds of backache. ; Watch the Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 Video Review!

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Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz review: Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz

Eye-catching design; HD DVD-R drive, HDMI output; large volume jogwheel and other media controls; includes external TV tuner and remote.

Heavy and expensive; no configuration options; good, but not top-of-the-line, parts.

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G45 Penryn Review

The Toshiba Qosmio G45 is a full entertainment system packed into one slightly over-sized 17 widescreen notebook. It combines a 1080P high-resolution display, HD-DVD Player, surround sound system, ATI Cable-Card HDTV Tuner, and gaming machine into one...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Toshiba Qosmio G45 Review

The Toshiba Qosmio G45 is a full entertainment system packed into one slightly oversized 17 widescreen notebook. It combines a 1080P high resolution display, HD-DVD Player, surround sound system, TV Tuner, and gaming machine into one device that can be...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690 review: Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV690

Saddled with HD DVD drive; not configurable

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV690 is great for movies and multimedia, and its onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive means you're paying extra for a dead technology.

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz review: Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz

Eye-catching design; HD DVD-R drive, HDMI output; large volume jogwheel and other media controls; includes external TV tuner and remote.

Heavy and expensive; no configuration options; good, but not top-of-the-line, parts.

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz review

Toshiba Qosmio G45-AV680 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz

Eye-catching design; HD DVD-R drive, HDMI output; large volume jogwheel and other media controls; includes external TV tuner and remote.

Heavy and expensive; no configuration options; good, but not top-of-the-line, parts.

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio G45-AV680 is great for movies and multimedia, and its unique onboard controls are fun to use--but the recordable HD DVD drive seems like an expensive splurge few will need.

Sep, 2007

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