Toshiba Qosmio X775 Review Discussion

The Qosmio is Toshiba's top-end multimedia and gaming notebook line. This latest iteration sports a striking design, 1.5GB graphics card, and dual hard drives. Is it any better than previous generations? Read our review to find out.

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The X775-3DV78 model comes with the 1920x1080 display, bluetooth and a 7200RPM drive. Downside is the price - $1900 on Toshiba's website. Still, I'd say that's a better deal than a similarly priced HP dv7 quad, which lacks the backlit keyboard and audiophile speakers.

Toshiba's consumer line may not have the build quality of their business models, but they perform just as good. My X305-Q708 is still going strong after two full years of daily use. I wouldn't trade it in for a X775.

 

This is the only review that I've seen that complains about the build quality. Actually other similar laptops have had complaints of faulty keyboards (MSI) and loud noise (ASUS).

I have none of these computers but I'm in the process of buying one. And on paper, Qosmio seems to have the least amount of problems and benefits like for instance the fact that it is the only 560M laptop alongside Alienware which has optimus enabled.

 

The build quality is subpar compared to some $500 notebooks. The chassis flex is bad enough to cause concern. The plastic is too thin and makes a cheap sound when tapped.

Alienware notebooks are far better built as is the ASUS G series. Haven't tested an MSI in some time.

 

Yeah, at least in my experience, most Toshiba consumer-grade laptops have far below-par build quality. On a more personal-opinion base, I also feel their design is one of the most tacky of all the consumer laptops, full of big glossy plastic panels and strange colors that make the laptops look--at best--like toys.

 

Agreed. It is strange because it wasn't the case, at least the build quality, a few years ago. I knew people with Satellites that treated them like crap but somehow they survived. I used to think they made some of the best consumer laptops. Now they are ugly, poorly built and overpriced. The same holds true with the Qosmio line, apparently.

 

Last year the Qosmio X505 wasn't a bad gaming notebook (although not the best deal in terms of bang for your bucks ... unless it was on sale).

The only "problem" with the X505 was that some users reported overheating issues (usually related to poor thermal paste application for the CPU/GPU) and it had poor touchpad buttons.

I thought Toshiba was starting to head in the right direction with the Qosmio line last year with the X505 (less over-the-top design ... mostly black with red trim) but then Toshiba decided to go back to the crazy design strategy with the latest Qosmio.

I would probably buy the X775 with a 1080p display if there was a SERIOUS sale that brought the price down, but I can't imagine paying $1,500+ for this notebook.

 

I own the 3d version of this desk-top and also own a x305. I like the color and design of the new one better than the x305. I love the 1920x1080dp screen, it is just beautiful. I put in "Avatar" and watched it on 3d and I was blown away.. Games run super smooth with no lag at 1680x1020 at 60mhz. The keyboard is smooth and responsive and I love how you can turn on and off the mouse pad with just a push of a button. I know most people think reviews are the final say and there word is gold but I am completely satisfied with my Qosmio x7753d lap-top. I just thought I would voice my opinion and yes it is just my opinion.

 

I own a Qosmio X775-3DV78 Toshiba Qosmio® X775-3DV78 17.3" widescreen Laptop (Red) | Laptops | Computers | us.toshiba.com . While I agree with most of the things said in this review, I have to mention that this is not the top end model. My model has a beautiful 1920 x 1080 3D 120hz screen rounding out a few of the negatives mentioned in this review.

Other than that this was a great review!!
Oh yeah, I couldn't agree more about the sound quality. It is fantastic!!! Even owning my mighty Alienware M18x w/aero bug!!

 

I been thinking of getting the 3D version of this laptop. Although its a bit different. And it's called X700 here I think.

 

How do you have Avatar 3D? I thought it only got a limited edition release and that it wont be out till 2012?

 

I have friends in high places..

 

Avatar 3D is a Panasonic Exclusive. I also have Avatar on 3D Blu-ray. Both of our sets are 2011 Samsung 55" 240hz 3D LED SmartTV's(7000 series & 8000 series). I bought this movie off of someone for 150.00USD who bought a Panasonic 3D TV. It truly is amazing in stereoscopic 3D.

 

In general, how good are Toshibas? Average, above average, below? I've been considering getting one.

 

I really like my Toshiba. I have the highest Qosmio model. The build quality is on the chincy side of things but everything else is waaaay above average.

 

Can someone do a review of the 3D version?

 

Love my Qosmio too, Have you hurd anything on new nvidia drivers for are laptop?

 

I have an x505 Qosmio; really love this thing!

What disappoints me about the x775 (which was mentioned), is that it seems they took a step back when it came to build quality. Flex? Really? Flex is non existent on my x505.


The look of the Qosmio isn't really that bad. Sure it's flashy, but I doubt it's any crazier than a m17x Wonderbrite laptop, ASUS G73 stealth jet look alike. Sure, it's over the top.

I do agree on the screen. 1080p would be nice.

Lastly, the price of the q7272 is $1500 if you buy from ToshibaDirect, but many retailers (Walmart, Newegg, Costco, Amazon) have the q7272 for $1300. For $1300 it doesn't look bad.


Overall good reviews, but may need a little updating.

 

I picked up a 7272 a couple weeks ago from amazon. Wrote a review there: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2GY8B...&ASIN=B0053Y41GM&nodeID=541966&tag=&linkCode=
It doesnt feel like the build quality is THAT bad. I've seen far worse for sure. I don't understand what flex people are talking about, mine seems pretty solid.

Besides, look at the hardware you get for price, its not a bad deal at all. Plus I got 24 months financing, and a free Xbox w/ 25$ extra game credit - you just cant beat that.

I replaced the 1600x900 screen with a 1080p non 3d screen from a Dell Xps 17 and it looks absolutely fantastic now. I find myself wanting to use my Qosmio over my desktop just because how gorgeous the screen is, and how nice the keyboard feels.

 

I would have been more accepting in my ratings if the X775 came with a 1080p screen standard. Kudos to you for replacing it.

Regarding the build quality - it's hard to get past the hollow feeling chassis not to mention the 100% use of plastic. Grabbing the corners of the chassis and twisting it is too easy, a notebook chassis should be stiff as a board.

Toshiba must have anticipated some negative feedback from the design. A lot of times when I review notebooks I have my doubts whether they went through any real-world testing at all. I can safely say if I had the opportunity to review notebooks I reviewed before they were released to production, I'd have sent over half of them back to the engineers with sticky notes telling them what to fix.

It continues to baffle me after six years of reviewing notebooks that notebooks are still released with subpar keyboards, screens, touchpads, rattles, and the like. Even my $3,000 EliteBook had rattles and keyboard issues that I ended up fixing with duct tape.

 

Yeah I agree. However based on the price of the Qosmio its more of a bang for your buck of performance rather than chassis design and feel. It's not like it falls apart or anything, its good enough for my purposes.