| Design | 3/5 |
| Keyboard | 4/5 |
| Display | 4/5 |
| Performance | 4/5 |
| Drives & Readers | 4.5/5 |
| Connectivity | 3.5/5 |
| Battery life | 1.5/5 |
| Web browsing | 4.5/5 |
| Entertainment | 4/5 |
| Productivity | 3.5/5 |
| Gaming | 3.5/5 |
| Extras | 3/5 |
| Software | 2/5 |
| Value | 4/5 |
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Pros:
HD-DVD experience is a blast; more affordable than most HD laptops. |
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Cons:
Limited to 720p instead of 1080p; short battery life; options not configurable. |
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| If you’re a first adopter who wants to watch high-definition DVDs on a portable machine, the Toshiba Qosmio F45 is about as affordable as you will find in the world of HD laptops. However, if you’re looking into building a media library you will have to choose HD-DVD over Blu-ray with this laptop, which could bite you in a few years. You also won’t be able to take full advantage of the HD-DVD 1080p standard because the display limits you to 720p. Still, from a hardware perspective, the F45 is an excellent value and a true step forward in multimedia laptops. |
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