Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba
America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the Qosmio(TM)
G35-AV650, the first notebook PC shipping in the U.S. to incorporate an
HD DVD-ROM drive (1) that allows users to enjoy the dazzling realism
and clarity of high-definition digital entertainment in a portable
device.
Designed for optimum digital entertainment immersion and multimedia
capabilities, the Qosmio G35-AV650 with HD DVD-ROM allows consumers to
enjoy high-definition movies anywhere in the home or on the go with
external power. Backwards-compatible (2) with current DVD formats, the
HD DVD-ROM drive allows users to continue playing compatible discs from
their existing DVD collections. To fully experience and enjoy HD DVD
movies as well as games and other multimedia content, the unit also
features:
  • an Ultimate TruBrite(TM) widescreen display with 1920×1200 resolution and 1080p high-definition format;
  • Toshiba’s proprietary QosmioEngine (3) digital video processing system for crystal-clear digital images and bright colors;
  • HDMI port with support for 1080i, enabling connectivity to a high-definition TV (4) for output of HD DVD content;
  • Dolby(R) Home Theater(TM), delivering a rich, engaging surround sound experience from stereo and multichannel audio sources through headphone, 2-channel or 5.1-channel speaker systems;
  • a 1-bit digital amplifier, usually found in high-end audio systems, that enables a higher quality signal;
  • Bass Reflex Speaker technology from harman/kardon(R), enabling richer audio and a deeper bass.
Featuring all the standard capabilities of Toshiba’s Qosmio notebook
line, the Qosmio G35-AV650 also includes an integrated TV tuner for
watching live TV from a cable or satellite feed, a digital video
recorder (DVR) for recording and pausing live TV or recording future
programs, and the capabilities of a powerful, full-featured notebook
PC.
The estimated single unit price of the Qosmio G35-AV650 is $2,999.99
(5). The product is currently available from ToshibaDirect
(www.toshibadirect.com) and is shipping to major consumer electronics
and computer stores nationwide.
“The Qosmio G35-AV650 is a ground-breaking audio-video notebook that
not only offers our customers the dramatic visual quality of HD DVD but
other display and audio enhancements for a truly immersive
entertainment experience,” said Jeff Barney, vice president of
marketing for Toshiba’s Digital Products Division. “With its numerous
enhanced capabilities for movies, music, gaming, TV and PC performance
in a sleek, attractive package, Toshiba has demonstrated its technology
leadership once again with the most feature-rich audio-video notebook
on the market today.”
“With a powerful combination of gaming, multi-media enjoyment, and the
first HD DVD-ROM drive in a mobile PC, the Qosmio G35-AV650 sets the
pace for those wanting both leading-edge technology and stunning
entertainment in a portable package,” said Rob Enderle, principal
analyst for the Enderle Group. “High definition is the next wave in
consumer electronics products and this level of multi-purpose
capabilities is unmatched in any other product on the market today.”
Featuring Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005 and
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology built around the Intel
Core(TM) Duo processor (6), the Qosmio G35-AV650 incorporates two 5400
RPM serial ATA 100GB hard drives (7) for storage of TV programs, music
and other files as well as 1024MB DDR2 memory (8). The hard drives
incorporate Toshiba RAID software to give consumers the flexibility of
optimum storage capacity using both drives or secure data redundancy on
one drive.
The system’s HD DVD-ROM is a multi-function drive that not only
supports HD DVD playback but a DVD SuperMulti that reads and writes
current DVD formats and can nearly double storage capacity in
dual-layer format (2).
The Qosmio G35-AV650 includes the QosmioPlayer (9), allowing users to
watch live TV, pause live TV, watch DVDs or listen to audio CDs with a
quick touch of a button on the unit or on the remote control without
booting up the Windows operating system. With this feature, Qosmio
owners can enjoy audio or video content similar to using a stand-alone
TV, stereo or DVD player.
A customizable Dual Mode touch pad provides one-tap short cuts to
launch e-mail, an Internet browser and other selected programs. The
unit also includes a new fingerprint reader for additional security and
convenient password replacement.
An NVIDIA(R) GeForce Go 7600 with 256MB VRAM high-performance graphics
(10) card enables stunning gaming and other multimedia visuals, while a
S/PDIF optical audio connector allows users to easily connect the
Qosmio to a home theater system and experience Dolby Home Theater 5.1
surround sound while gaming, playing HD DVD in high-definition audio,
listening to music, and viewing TV through Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition software.
With its 5-in-1 bridge media adapter and generous connectivity options,
Qosmio users can access and share photo and video content quickly and
easily, or hook-up their camcorder to display home movies.
“With the new Qosmio G35-AV650, Toshiba continues to demonstrate it is
a leader in the burgeoning digital entertainment market,” said Joe
Belfiore, vice president of the eHome Division at Microsoft Corp.
“Combining Toshiba’s HD DVD-ROM drive and Windows XP Media Center
Edition software gives consumers an exciting, cutting-edge digital
content experience.”
“The Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 notebook based on Intel Centrino Duo
mobile technology can offer consumers a theater-like experience from
anywhere ‘ their living rooms, hotel rooms or dorm rooms,” said Keith
Kressin, director of marketing, Intel’s Mobile Platforms Group.
“Consumers are increasingly turning to the Web for entertainment,
enabling more options for entertainment on-the-go. We expect this trend
will continue as cutting-edge Intel-based notebooks continue to deliver
a more immersive entertainment experience.”
All Qosmio AV notebooks come with a one-year limited warranty (11) with
Toshiba’s premier global service. Customers can choose from several
service options, including At-Home Repair, carry-in support at
Authorized Service Providers throughout the country for same-day or
next-day service, or use any of more than 3,000 UPS Stores for
packaging and delivery of the product to a centralized Depot for
24-hour service turnaround.