Compare Prices : Toshiba Qosmio G40 - Expert Reviews

Pros: HD-DVD-R drive, high-resolution screen, Four speakers and subwoofer, 2 megapixel camera, Two hard drives

Cons: HD-DVD-R drive speeds have not improved, No HD-DVD-RW drive this time around

Verdict: We're disappointed that no HD-DVD-RW was included, but if there's no media what's the point? The new look is nice and the other enhancements make this notebook a better choice than its predecessors. We'd certainly recommend this model over the ...

Pros: Integrated Webcam, Powerful graphics performance, Strong multimedia features, Unique Plug-and-Charge USB port, 1GB Intel Turbo Memory

Cons: Dedicated numeric keypad absent, High-maintenance glossy surface, Heft

Verdict: Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

Review summary: Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

Pros: Integrated Webcam, Powerful graphics performance, Strong multimedia features, Unique Plug-and-Charge USB port, 1GB Intel Turbo Memory, Dedicated numeric keypad absent, High-maintenance glossy surface, Heft

Cons: Dedicated numeric keypad absent, High-maintenance glossy surface, Heft

Pros: Excellent design, Good performance, High Quality screen and Speakers, HDMI out, wide range of connectivity options, Fast HD DVD-R burn times

Cons: Didn't perform as well as the Qosmio G30

Verdict: The Toshiba Qosmio G40 is an impressive notebook by any standard with its multi-faceted multimedia functionality and excellent performance. However, if you already own the G30, there is no reason to upgrade. In fact, our tests found that the G40 is ...

Review summary: Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. But unlike its forebear, the Qosmio G40 is based on a new, slimmer design with a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

Pros: Integrated Webcam ; powerful graphics performance ; strong multimedia features ; unique Plug-and-Charge USB port ; 1GB Intel Turbo Memory

Cons: No Draft-N wireless radio ; dedicated numeric keypad absent ; high-maintenance glossy surface