Typical price: £1,600
What is it: A widescreen Media Center laptop with TV tuner and PVR functionality
What we think: The Qosmio squeezes a complete home entertainment system into a notebook, but its unwieldy weight and bulk make it far from portable
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 May 2005
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba Qosmio G10-100, DVD playback, travel, EPG
We like:
Big and bright screen; generous video output options; PVR features
We don't like:
Impractical weight; screen glare; kitsch USB IR receiver
You might also need:
You'll need a TV aerial and internet connection to use the Qosmio's TV and PVR features
CNET UK judgement:
It's difficult to understand exactly who the G10-100 is aimed at. Toshiba has packed some great AV features into the Qosmio, but it's hard to ignore the reality that this notebook is simply not something you could practically carry around with you
Full review:
Back in the '80s we were dragging around laptops the size of desktops, so the Qosmio is something of a retro trip. Although the weight of this £1,400 notebook will be a serious problem for anyone who plans to travel with it, it's easy to understand why the Qosmio is so heavy. Toshiba has crowbarred a personal video recorder (PVR), DVD player, TV tuner and virtual surround sound system into a laptop case. Continue Reading...
Toshiba Qosmio G10-100 History
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