Toshiba Qosmio G15-AV501/R 17" Laptop (Mobile Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (Centrino), 512MB, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Toshiba
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $2,599.99
Buy Used: $1,999.99
You Save: $600.00 (23%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2070
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Microsoft Xp Media Center Edition
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.8
CPU Type: Intel Pentium M
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 400
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 2
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 100
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce FX Go 5700 VRAM
Graphics RAM: 128
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps Ethernet and (Wi-Fi) Wireless Ethernet, Intel Pro Wireless 802.11b/g
Free Memory Slots: 1
Display Size: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
TV Tuner, Toshiba Qosmio Player
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PQG10U-00Y00L
Model: PQG10U-00Y00L
UPC: 032017275256
EAN: 0032017275256
ASIN: B00064BW84
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
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| Features:
| • | Intel Pentium M Processor 745 (1.8 GHz) | | • | 2MB L2 Cache | | • | 400MHz FSB | | • | Built-in 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter | | • | Bluetooth Enabled |
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Product Description
bIncludes: 6-cell 4400mAh Lithium-Ion battery, AC adapter, remote control, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Office OneNote 2003, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Norton AntiVirus 2004, more./b Toshiba Qosmio AV Notebook PC - The Qosmio (pronounced koss-mee-oh) is a Mobile computing and entertainment device that contains 4 different devices in 1! It's your computer, TV, DVD player and home stereo! To control all of these great functions, the Qomio has Microsoft's Windows Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. It gives you a TV style Interface that's remote control operated. 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 2GB) 2 RAM Slots (0 available) 14 LCD WXGA+ enhanced TruBrite display Native Resolution - 1440x960 100GB of Hard Drive Space - 1 60GB HDD 1 40GB HDD DVD SuperMulti Drive (Write Speeds) - up to 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW DVD SuperMulti Drive (Read Speeds) - up to 8x DVD-ROM 24x CD-ROM NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 graphics with 128MB of RAM Integrated TV Tuner Integrated V.92 Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, TV Out (S-Video Component Y/Pb/Pr), TV In (S-Video Composite), S/PDIF Optical Audio Out with Dolby Digital 1 PCMCIA PC Card Slot - Supports 1 Type II PC Card
Amazon.com Product Description
Toshiba's Qosmio G15-AV501 notebook PC is a multimedia superstar that offers features rivalling many desktop PCs. You'll get built-in TV and digital video recorder (DVR) functionality as well as an outstandingly bright 17-inch TruBrite screen. It's also built for today's mobile computing needs, with a fast 1.8 GHz Intel Centrino processor. This notebook also features 512 MB of installed RAM, 100 GB hard drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, and integrated 802.11g (54g) and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.br table width="100%" border="1" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" tr bordercolor="#FFFFFF" td width="40%" height="370" align="center" valign="middle" pimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/qosmio_g15_screen_dimension.jpg" width="341" height="315"/p pemfont size="2"strongThe Qosmio G15-AV501 features a 17-inch diagonal wide-screen XGA LCD with TruBrite./strong/font/em/p/td td width="60%" align="left" valign="top" pstrongbr The Basics/strong/p ul li emHard Drive:/em At 100 GB, the G15-AV501's hard drive is one of the largest found in a notebook. And you'll need the space for storing multimedia files and recorded TV programs from the DVR software. /li liemProcessor:/em The 1.8 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor is at the top of the speed spectrum for this processor class. It is well equipped for office productivity software tasks, from complex spreadsheets to databases. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. It also has a 2 MB L2 cache and 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB). /li liemMemory:/em The 512 MB of built-in memory is becoming the standard for notebooks, and you should consider it just a starting point. The the G15-AV501 can be expanded to 2 GB of memory, and you'll want more RAM in order to take advantage of all the notebook's multimedia capabilities. /li liemCD/DVD Drive:/em The combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive has 40x read, 16x write, and rewrite at 10x speeds. It can read DVDs at 8x. /li liemKeyboard Mouse:/em This notebook has a standard 85-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. /li /ul/td /tr /table br table width="102%" border="1" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" tr td width="66%" height="308" align="left" valign="top" pstrongSound and Graphics/strongbr The G15-AV501 boasts the Nvidia GeForce FX Go 5700 video/graphics card, which offers powerful 3D rendering for video playback and gaming. Toshiba's QosmioEngine provides heightened video clarity, cripsness, and near home-theater quality with edge enhancement, de-interlacing, and digital noise reduction. The 17-inch TruBrite screen has a high 600 NITS brightness rating, rivaling many high-end televisions. The wide viewing angles let you easily share video playback with a group of viewers. This notebook also features SRS virtual surround sound technology and large, internal Harman Kardon speakers. /p pstrongPreloaded System and Software/strongbr This system comes with the Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Quicken New User Edition, Norton Antivirus 2004 (with 90-day LiveUpdate subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. With the Qosmio's DVR software, you can watch or digitally record TV programs. Use the S-Video in/out ports to hook into a home entertainment system for large-screen viewing./p /td td width="34%" align="center" valign="middle" pimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/qosmio_entertainment_controls.jpg" width="307" height="156"/p pstrongfont size="2"emThe QosmioPlayer allows video and audio entertainment with the press of the button./em/font/strong/p/td /tr /table br table width="100%" border="1" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" tr td width="33%" height="313" align="center" valign="middle" pimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/qosmio_dvd_drive.jpg" width="316" height="220" hspace="10"/p pstrongfont size="2"emThe SuperDrive reads and writes most popular DVD/CD formats (+/-RW and RAM). /em/font/strong/p p /p/td td width="67%" align="left" valign="top" pstrongConnectivity and Expansion Slots/strongbr This G15-AV501 has an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN (which is compatible with the more widespread 802.11b and offers faster data transmission rates). It also offers built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity, so you can communicate with compatible cell phones, PDAs, printers, and more. You get a good offering of connectivity options, which does include both super-fast USB 2.0 and Firewire: /p ul li3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players /li li1 Firewire (IEEE 1394) for connecting digital camcorders and external hard drives /li li1 VGA monitor port /li li1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot /li li2 TV out (S-Video) /li li1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack /li /ul pIt also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). It also has a hot-swappable bay for adding an optional optical drive or second battery. /p/td /tr /table pstrongPreloaded System and Software/strongbr This system comes with the Windows XP Media Center 2005 operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents). Other preloaded software includes Quicken New User Edition, Norton Antivirus 2004 (with 90-day LiveUpdate subscription), Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. With the Qosmio's DVR software, you can watch or digitally record TV programs. Use the S-Video in/out ports to hook into a home entertainment system for large-screen viewing. /p pstrongDimensions and Weight/strongbr While portable, the G15-AV501 is larger and heavier than notebooks used for mobile professionals. But you'll appreciate the ease of moving it from room to room in your home. It measures 16 x 11.2 x 1.5 inches and weight 9.7 pounds. /p pstrongPower/strongbr It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack that offers a standard 1.5 to 2-hour battery life (depending on usage). With use of video playback, battery life will diminish. /p pstrongWhat's in the Box/strongbr This package contains the Toshiba Qosimo G15-AV501 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limiited warranty for parts and labor.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Working lika a charm.... No problems at all 3 yrs October 3, 2007
I bought this on sale from office depot around 3 years ago for $1100 with no warrenty. I never had any problems at all since. The screen is amazing and the sound quality was awesome. br /br /I am using everyday to watch movies and to work from home. It's been great with me and i would highly recomment to anyonebr /br /.... to heavy, battery life is short...... otherthan these awesome note bookbr /br /
 Request For Buyback Detail Information: Toshiba Qosmio G15-AV501 July 14, 2007
I owned a Toshiba Qosmio G15-AV501 since 01.15.2005 and without having an IT professional on my staff [with an Elect. Engineering degree, programming knowledge, and possession 30-plus years of electronics repair experience under his belt] to perform constant repair of it starting on the sixth month of ownership through the end of the two years I owned it under warranty, it would have been unusable to me. Being a lawyer and upon deeper reflection of my experience with it and belief that I could not have been the only one with such a glitchy machine (especially in the light of it being a 20-plus pound paperweight at present due to being fatally inoperable since February of 2007), along with Toshiba "volunteering" to extend the warranty for a second year (and currently proffering interactive tech support for Qosmio owners previously unobtainable during 2005 to present), I began to do some research. Much like the posts herein, I found alot of customers having dissatisfaction with the unit, as well as there being a few mentions of there existing either a quiet recall or buyback by Toshiba albeit through the possession of owners with extended warranties with retailers that sold the unit and extended warranties, I make the following request:br /br /I would kindly appreciate any and all information that anyone possesses concerning how their Qosmio G15-AV501 was either repurchased, traded-out, or replaced by Toshiba (or by any other source) so that I can further investigate any potential resource for recourse with Toshiba that is available concerning it selling what has become my $2,750.00 "Qosmio Paperweight" before resorting to the alternative potential of initiating litgation against Toshiba over it. br /br /Do note that I am more than happy to share the cause of my dissatisfaction upon mere request to do so (or confidentially exchange information in kind for information/assistance requested). In close, I express my appreciation in advance for any and all anticipated cooperation and assistance in this regard.
Has been recalled June 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We bought this computer in 2005 and have had nothing but problems with it one after the other. We recently took it in to Best Buy (thank God we bought the extended warranty) because the screen was malfunctioning. I got a call today that this laptop has been recalled. That's funny, when I was on the phone with Toshiba support a few weeks ago they didn't mention the recall.
The worst! January 9, 2007
I have had all the same issues that everyone else has had with this laptop. From motherboard replacement to cooling issues to keyboard problems. When I bought the computer, I figured that because of the high cost ($2999) that it had to be a good laptop. It is currently at Toshiba right now being worked on for the 8th time. Their customer support as mentioned is terrible and unknowledgeable. I was back and forth between a Dell and a Toshiba but didn't feel like ordering the Dell online and waiting for it to be shipped to me. Please do yourself a favor and avoid the time and hassle of having to deal with this computer and buy another brand. I will never buy anything Toshiba again!!
DO NOT PURCHASE! January 7, 2007
I really do not rate this item at all!br /br /I purchased this system in December 2004 and every six months a new problem surfaces. In June 2005 it was returned to a authorized repair centre but returned with diminished performance. In December 2005, vertical pinstripes and eventually blackholes appeared on the screen. In June 2006 the keyboard malfunctioned. In November 2006 it went through Toshiba's "Systemboard Enhancement Program" and was returned early December. Late December, the screen problems resurfaced and today, January 6th there is a vertical black hole about 2 1/2 inches on the screen and the screen's resolution is fuzzy. Toshiba had extended the warranty on my system for one year after purchase. Originally, I thought that this was unique to my situation but I have subsequently learnt that other owners are having serious problems with this model. This, along with the systemboard Enhancement Progam, I think is an under-the-radar product recall. As recently as today, I searched for this product on Toshiba's website and it is no longer for Sale!
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