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alaScore 80

79 reviews

Sep, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 reviews of Toshiba Qosmio X305. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and reliability. The sound and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas views about the size and screen are mixed. There are some critical opinions about the keyboard and image quality.

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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 X305 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba Qosmio X305

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Toshiba Qosmio X305 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and reliability. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably. Reviews about the size and screen are different, and some have doubts about the durability and image quality.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

Expert review by : Kaiser Hwang (pcworld.com)

Qosmio X305-Q708

 

Even for a desktop replacement laptop--a category filled with oversize eye-grabbers like the HP HDX18 and the Alienware m17--Toshiba's Qosmio X350-Q708 is an extrovert. A flaming red beast of a machine, the X350-Q708 packs a lot of cutting-edge...

Impressive sound quality and power Wide variety of ports

Unique design makes for impractical use Low resolution screen for its class

Is the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 worth buying? That's the $4200 question. In light of its unimpressive screen resolution and odd keyboard, you'll have to provide your own keyboard, monitor, and mouse if you plan on having a serious gaming session at...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Kaiser Hwang (pcworld.com)

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 Laptop Review

 

Impressive sound quality and power ; Wide variety of ports

Unique design makes for impractical use ; Low resolution screen for its class

Toshiba's high-end Qosmio X305 has lots of style and even more power, but could use a more practical physical design.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com)

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701 review: Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701

 

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701

Inexpensive; unique lid design; amazing stereo sound; decent performance; light-touch media controls; HDMI and eSATA ports; charges USB devices, even when off.

Bulky; relatively low screen resolution; fixed configuration lacks Bluetooth and Blu-ray; lousy battery life.

We appreciate the 17-inch Qosmio X305-Q701's cool looks, low price, and great stereo sound, but just a little bit more cash can buy a laptop that's better for watching movies or gaming.

Aug, 2008
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Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725

 

If you're a closet gamer who hides behind a screen name and isn't the trash-talking type, the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 ($2,699.99 direct) is probably not for you. Its outlandish design, which conjures up images of fiery balls of flames striking a...

Runs an Intel quad-core processor. Nvidia 9800M GTX graphics card is fierce. Integrates both spinning and solid-state drives. Fiery design. Excellent gaming scores

Resolution should have been higher at this price point. Could've put in a bigger battery

While the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725's fiery design may not appeal to everyone, its quad-core processor and an Nvidia GTX graphics card are parts that extreme gamers yearn for.

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

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 Review

 

The Qosmio X305 is the flagship gaming notebook sold by Toshiba, with configurations including dual graphics cards, dual storage drives, and the latest Intel quad-core processors. With a stylish design and great surround sound speakers the Qosmio...

Best notebook sound system I have ever heard ; Quad-core processor and still gets almost 2 hours of battery life ; Impressive gaming performance ; Large body good for dissipating high heat loads

High price tag ; 17” notebook that is 2.5” thick in the rear ; Squeaky chassis

The Toshiba Qosmio X305 gaming notebook proved to be very capable in our testing but its steep price does raise a few eyebrows now that notebooks like the Gateway P-7811 FX are on the market for a fraction of the price. The overall size of the X305...

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

Toshiba Qosmio X305 Review

 

The Qosmio X305-Q708 is Toshiba's flagship gaming and multimedia notebook. This 17-inch monster has a flashy design, dual Nvidia video cards, and Intel's first mobile quad-core processor. Despite all the bells and whistles, is the X305-Q708 worth $4,200?

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

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Jan, 2003
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706

 

Overall, if you want a stylish, powerful desktop replacement that is worth its price, then consider the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q706. This laptop isn't perfect— it's intimidating in bulkiness and abstract color, but it's well-performing in graphics and...

Unique-colored chassis will catch attention from onlookers2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4GB DDR3 RAMDual NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 512MB GDDR3 eachFeatures Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WLAN, HDMI, FireWire, ExpressCardWell-worth the money, but...

If you would like to plunge into the gaming world with a Toshiba laptop...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

Toshiba Qosmio X305

 

Normally, aesthetics are a secondary part of a notebook review, but Toshiba forces the issue with the Qosmio X305's wild design. Seriously, the lid's audacious three-tone, metallic-red paint job alone is enough to challenge the interest of a potential...

Beats dual-core rigs in multithreaded apps; 4.1 speakers rock

Gaudy aesthetic; unimpressive gaming; piss-poor battery life

While the X305’s application performance is certainly commendable, its outrageous looks, lackluster gaming performance, and paltry battery life (one hour, eight minutes on power-saving mode) should consider its cons before making a purchase.

Jul, 2009
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Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701

 

Minus a few small items, this is a great computer. As with any computer purchase decision, look at the features and make sure they are compatible with what you need to accomplish. My recommendation is make a list of features you really need before you...

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GTS, 512MB GDDR3Amazing sound quality from 4 Built-in harman/kardon® stereo speakers with 1 subwoofer17 inches WXGA+ TFT TruBrite™ ScreenPrice competitively versus other laptops in its class

Battery live may require the purchase of a second battery

The Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q701 might be hard to pronounce, but it's easy to

Dec, 2008
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