Machine Name: Vivaldi

I've owned 5 Toshiba laptops. With one exception they are all still working. The one exception was knocked off a building by a co-worker into a parking lot. Don't worry, he's stiill in good shape although throwing him off the building did momentarily cross my mind. But hey, accidents happen and he really felt horrible. He was all about paying me, but I knew he had no money. We still remain friends. Here is #5. Verdana and Uncle Snake ordered it then called me and told me about it. I won't lie. There were tears in my eyes when I opened it. Overwhelming. Yes, I know pride is a sin, but gratitude isn't. Thanks so very, very much. Click on the picture for a larger view.




Toshiba Qosmio
Model X505-Q860
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Type Intel Core i5 430M
Screen 18.4"
Memory Size 4GB DDR3
Hard Disk 500GB
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M
Video Memory 1GB GDDR5
Communication Gigabit LAN and WLAN
Card slot 1 x Express Card
Dimensions 17.40" x 11.60" x 1.63"
Weight 9.70 lbs.
Chipset Intel PM55
Screen Size 18.4"
Wide Screen Support Yes
Resolution 1680 x 945
LCD Features TruBrite technology
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M
Video Memory 1GB GDDR5
Graphic Type Dedicated Card
HDD 500GB
HDD RPM 7200rpm
HDD Interface SATA
HDD Spec TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor)
Memory 4GB
Memory Speed DDR3 1066
Memory Type 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory Slot (Total) 2
Max Memory Supported 8GB
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Interface Integrated
Optical Drive Spec DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash supporting 11 formats
Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD-R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD+R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD+RW (8x), DVDRAM (5x)
Use Labelflash media to burn high quality labels directly to disc
LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
Card Slot 1 x ExpressCard slot (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54)
USB 4 x USB (3 USB + 1 eSATA/USB combo)
IEEE 1394 1
Video Port RGB (monitor) output port
HDMI-CEC (REGZA LINK)
Audio Dolby Home Theater
Speaker Built-in harman/kardon stereo speakers
Touchpad Toshiba TouchPad
Keyboard Premium US keyboard
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader Memory Card Reader
Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card [shared slot]
Webcam Yes
Power
AC Adapter 120W (19V x 6.32A) Auto-sensing ,100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
Battery 12 cell (8000 mAh) Lithium Ion battery pack
Physical spec
Dimensions 17.40" x 11.60" x 1.63"
Weight 9.70 lbs.

It's a monster. This will help in so many ways. I've learned so much about Windows 7. Extremely powerful operating system that is screaming fast. This machine interfaces with networks easier than any I've used period. The 18.4" TruBrite screen is easy on the eyes and the keys are actually large enough for my fat fingertips. Built in numeric keypad too. This could go on and on. The name? Most machines on my network are named after musicians. Used to be named after robots, but wider variety with people in the music business.

In a few days I'll have pictures and specs on the laptop this one replaced. It's in great shape and will make someone a fine computer. Lot of extras. My price will be reasonable. It's name? Zappa. Now I must return to work and install all my arcane network voodoo on Vivaldi. Nothing illegal mind you, just tricks of the trade. Also have to find my copy of The Four Seasons. It just seems appropriate that these 4 program music violin concertos be on this PC. If you click on the link you can read about Vivaldi and hear the music. Bet you will recognize some of it even if not familiar with Antonio Vivaldi.

Again, thank you for this tremendous extension of my nerdiness.

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
~William A. Ward