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.