Toshiba today announced its Qosmio X500 Series laptops is getting a graphics performance boost from the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics processor with 1.5GB of discrete graphics memory. Qosmio X500 Series laptops feature Intel Core™i5 and Core i7 processor options with Turbo Boost technology. A 18.4-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display delivers plenty of screen real-estate for multi-tasking and multimedia enjoyment, while the premium sound system of harman/kardon speakers and Dolby Home Theater audio technology delivers 5.1 surround sound.

Additional features include LED backlit keyboard and Blu-ray Disc player options, speedy dual-configuration 7200RPM HDD and solid state drive options, DDR3 memory configurations expandable up to 8GB6, plus a host of ports, including three USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA/USB Combo port with Sleep and Charge, ExpressCard, IEEE 1394 and a 5-in-1 media card reader.

The laptops also feature Toshiba’s exclusive package of convenience-driven smart applications and features, including Resolution+ DVD upconvert technology, eco Utility, ReelTime, Toshiba Media Controller and Bulletin Board.

The Qosmio X500 Series starts at $1,299.99 MSRP and will be available on Sept. 26, 2010 at Amazon.com and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com.