Gaming Laptops
New Visionman Black Widow SLI Gaming Laptop
The new Visionman Black Widow SLI laptop is dropping a few “firsts” into your lap. The new gaming laptop is the first to offer nVidia GeForce 9800 video, the first to support 8GB total RAM and the first to support Intel’s latest 9-series quad core CPU design. In addition to the powerful processor, the Black Widow SLI laptop comes equipped with a 17-inch WSGA+ Super Clear display, 4GB Dual Channel DDR2-800 with memory upgradeable to 8GB, and Dual nVidia 9800M GT 512MB GDDR3 graphics. Impressive by any gamer’s standards, the list continues with a 7-in-1 Card Reader supporting MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC; the laptop is SLI enabled, dual-display ready, and comes with a Slim 8X DVD-RW, high-definition 5.1 sound system, four integrated speakers, built-in microphone and 2.0-megapixel camera, plenty of ports and connectivity via Intel 4965AGN 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless and Bluetooth support. “Widow has a great tradition of being first-to-market in the gaming space, and we have done it again,” said Tre’ Cates, CEO of Visionman. “The online gaming market continues to grow, and we’re working hard to deliver bleeding edge performance to our early adopters.” The new Black Widow SLI laptop can be yours for $4,599.99. Visionman.
Posted on July 22, 2008 6:51 PM | Permalink
New Maingear eX-L Gaming Laptop
The new Maingear eX-L laptop is no lightweight. Awesome exterior aside, this 17-inch gaming laptop is packed with cool features including a powerful 3.06GHz Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor with overclocking, and upgradeable MXM 2 graphics ports making it compatible with two ATI GPUS or a single Nvidia 8800 GTX GPU. Games come to life thanks to integrated speakers with a subwoofer. Connectivity isd brought to you by 802.11n WiFi. Pricing and availability have not yet been released. Maingear
via Engadget via Computer Shopper
Posted on July 17, 2008 3:24 PM | Permalink
High-Performance Gaming Laptop – Zepto Nox A15 Laptop
The new Zepto Nox A15 laptop is specially designed to address those bright pixel errors caused by white, red, green and blue pixels. The result is an awesome visual experience that goes well beyond a simple picture on its 15.4-inch screen. The laptop is powered by an upgradeable Nvidia MXM platform with the Geforce 9600M GT graphics card featuring 512MB DDR3 memory, Nvidia PhysX and is CUDA compatible, which means the graphics processor can handle intensive applications like video encoding at a speed up to 12 times faster then other laptops. As for specific specs, the Nox A15 base model is well equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 512MB memory, an Intel Core 2 Duo T7350 processor, 1024MB DDR2 RAM memory, 80GB SATA HDD, DVD-RW, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a webcam and a microphone, retailing for approximately $1,308. The upgraded Nox A15 laptop comes configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, adding 4096MB DDR2 RAM and 320GB HDD at a price of approximately $1,580. Zepto.
Posted on July 3, 2008 5:35 PM | Permalink
Cizmo's CX1730M Gaming Laptop
Gamers, hold on to your hats, the Cizmo CX1730M gaming laptop will do its best to blow you away with wicked graphics, sharp image and non-stop action. The CX1730M laptop sports a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor and features Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTX graphics with 512MB GDDR3 memory, 2GB DDR3 RAM and a 160GB SATA hard drive. The 17-inch WSXGA+ display and the 2.1 sound system bring your games to life. The CX1730M also packs a 2.0-megapixel webcam, a dual-layer DVD burner or optional Blu-ray drive, a fingerprint reader and a 7-in-1 card reader. To keep you connected, the new gaming laptop comes with a digital HDMI interface, Firewire, ExpressCard54, e-SATA, S-Video, audio 4, S / PDIF, Gigabit Ethernet and four USB 2.0 ports. The CX1730M laptop is available in a variety of colors and a starting price of $2,249. Cizmo.
Posted on June 30, 2008 3:22 PM | Permalink
Exciting New Gaming Laptop – Toshiba Qosimo X305 Laptop
Looking for a mobile gaming powerhouse with a cool exterior and some hot specs to boot? You’ll want to check out the new Toshiba Qosimo X305 laptop. The Qosimo X305 laptop sports a 3GHz Dual Core processor from Intel, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, dual 7200RPM 200GB hard drives and up to 4GB RAM. For your viewing pleasure, the Qosimo X305 provides an awesome 17-inch 1,680-by-1,050 LCD display. Audio-wise, the laptop comes equipped with four Harmon Kardon stereo speakers with a subwoofer. Pricing isn’t yet available for the new Qosimo X305 laptop, which is set to hit store shelves on July 14. Toshiba
via Logic TV
Posted on June 17, 2008 4:06 PM | Permalink
First Gesture-Control Laptop – Toshiba Qosimo G55 Laptop
Toshiba has just announced the pending release of the first gesture-control laptop, the Toshiba Qosimo G55 laptop. For the gamers out there, the Qosimo G55 laptop is the first to feature a dedicated Quad Core HD processor which allows for fast video encoding and gesture control, in which a webcam senses your hand movements from up to 10 ft. away and uses them to manage your laptop’s audio and video functions. Making a big impression in more ways than one, the large 18.4-inch Qosimo G55 laptop boasts a sleek exterior with a black chassis, LED lighting, metal accents and some pretty cool specs. At 10.8 pounds, the Qosimo G45 comes equipped with Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics, 4GB RAM, dual 250GB hard drives, stereo speakers and a subwoofer, a 1,680-by-945-pixel display, FM tuner, and runs Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. The laptop will be available in July at a price of $1,549. Toshiba
via Laptop Magazine
Posted on June 16, 2008 3:27 PM | Permalink
New Release of Multimedia Laptops from Packard Bell
Packard Bell has been busy with its latest release of multimedia laptops, namely the Packard Bell EasyNote RS65, the EasyNote ML, the EasyNote SL, the EasyNote MT, the EasyNote ST, and the EasyNote TN. Boasting some unusual features, Engadget has spelled out the details. Among the new laptops, the 13.3-inch EasyNote RS65 laptop boasts an Intel Centrino 2 processor and dedicated video card with DVI and HDMI, and is eye-catching with its red and chrome accents and circular touchpad. The 15.4-inch EasyNote MT laptop and the 17-inch EasyNote ST laptop pack a punch with a “Battery Boost” button for switching between dedicated video and integrated Intel GMA chipsets. Finally, the EasyNote TN laptop (pictured) is a multimedia machine geared towards a younger audience. Packard Bell
via Engadget
Posted on June 10, 2008 9:12 PM | Permalink
New HP Entertainment Laptops – HP Pavilion dv4, dv5 and dv7 Laptops
HP today has unveiled plans to release 16 new laptops that “push the boundaries of innovation and aesthetics, embodying the company’s blend of mobile computing and design expertise.” Included in the release are some pretty cool entertainment laptops – the HP Pavilion dv4, the Pavilion dv5 and the Pavilion dv7 laptop. The Pavilion dv4 laptop is a lightweight, power-efficient entertainment laptop boasting a 14.1-inch display, and offering an optional integrated TV tuner, optical drive and broadband wireless. Moving up a size, the 15.4-inch Pavilion dv5 laptop features optional discrete graphics from NVIDIA. Last but not least, the Pavilion dv7 laptop boasts a 17-inch display and includes premium multi-channel audio, an optional subwoofer, Blu-ray optical drive, integrated TV tuner and graphics via ATI and NVIDIA. Hp has staggered the release of its new Pavilion dv4, dv5 and dv7 laptops between late June and September, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,229. HP.
Posted on June 10, 2008 7:55 PM | Permalink
New in Gaming – Asus G50V Laptop and Asus G71V Laptop
Gamers will certainly appreciate these new releases from Asus – the Asus G50V laptop, and the Asus G71V laptop. The 15.6-inch G50V laptop packs a punch with Intel’s Centrino 2 platform, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT graphics card, up to 4GB DDR2 RAM and dual 320GB SATA drives, complemented by a WXGA 3D display and a user-friendly gaming keyboard. The slightly bigger and better of the two is the G71V laptop, which offers the same GPU and platform but is beefed up with dual 500GB drives and support for DDR3 memory and CPU overclocking. Asus
via Fudzilla
Posted on June 9, 2008 6:52 PM | Permalink
Smooth Creations’ Gaming Powerhouses – Smoothbook LT Laptop, and Smoothbook DR Laptop
Diamond and Smooth Creations have joined forced to deliver two new gaming laptops. The first in the new Smoothbook line is the Smooth Creations Smoothbook TL laptop. Designed for gaming on the go, the Smoothbook TL laptop is a thin and light laptop with some real guts. Featuring Nvidia GeForce graphics with Direct X 10 support and an Intel Duo Core Processor with 45 NM Penryn technology kicking under the hood, the Smoothbook TL brings desktop quality to mobilite gaming. The Smoothbook TL laptop starts from $1,899. The second new release is described as where “beauty meets the beast.” The Smooth Creations Smoothbook DR laptop is another desktop replacement laptop that’ll bring your games to life. Equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the Smoothbook DR laptop features dual NVIDIA 8800M GTXGPUs for a total 1GB of video RAM in SLI. This laptop can also accommodate up to three 200GB 7,200 RPM storage devices for some additional hard drive storage. The Smoothbook DR laptop is priced from $2,999. As if these laptop weren't cool enough already, they come with an awesome paint job. Smooth Creations.
Posted on June 2, 2008 2:58 PM | Permalink
Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo 3000 Laptop, Designed For Creativity and Connectivity
Fujitsu-Siemens has announced a new laptop line that will offer something for everyone, from entry-level to business and gaming users. Featuring the stark contrast between black and while, the new Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo 3000 laptop line is a sleek-looking collection of laptops “conceived to support your creativity and connectivity.” The Amilo 3000 laptop will be available with either a 16-inch or 18.4-inch Widescreen display and a spill-proof keyboard. Additional features include an AMILO Graphic Booster, “the world’s first external graphic solution”; Hybrid Graphic tech with NVIDIA or ATI that lets you switch between discrete and UMA graphics; BrilliantView technology for a better color and contrast; and an optional Blu-ray drive. Pricing details haven’t yet been released. Fujitsu-Siemens.
Posted on May 29, 2008 3:25 PM | Permalink
A Gamer’s Paradise, the OCZ Hypersonic Avenger AG2 Laptop
OCZ Technology Group has today unveiled the OCZ Hypersonic Avenger AG2 laptop – a hot little series of gaming laptops offering “unparalleled performance in a sleek, colorful, and compact 12-inch size for superb mobility.” While small, the new Hypersonic Avenger AG2 laptop packs a punch with its spec sheet: up to Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz), 6MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB; Intel GM965 Integrated chip with up to 256MB shared memory; DirectX compatibility; up to 4GB 667MHz DDR2. The 12.1-inch WXGA TFT display with 1,280-by-800 resolution provides for crisp picture. Stay connected with integrated Bluetooth, webcam and Wireless LAN. Topping off the Hypersonic Avenger AG2 laptop, you’ll find hot-keys for e-mail, web browsing and Silent Mode and a 7-in-1 card reader. Beyond these basic necessities, the laptop is customizable. OCZ Technology Group.
Posted on May 22, 2008 9:15 PM | Permalink
New Gaming Laptop In The Works – Asus Republic of Gamers G70S Laptop
Asus is reportedly going to the drawing board with the new Asus Republic of Gamers G70S laptop, the company’s latest design for a premium gaming laptop. The Republic of Gamers G70S laptop’s 17-inch display is the perfect showcase for its power and speed. The 10-pound package comes wrapped in an aluminum casing while inside you’ll find a long list of too-cool specs ready to take on some action. The Republic of Gamers G70S laptop boasts an Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 processor, Intel PM965 chipset, NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT SLI, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 memory, 300GB HDD and compatibility with a second HDD, RAID support, a full-sized keyboard, HDMI, a 2-megapixel camera, digital TV tuner and WiFi. No word on the laptop’s availability or price. Asus
via HKEPC
Posted on May 20, 2008 10:00 PM | Permalink
Customizable, High-Performance OCZ DIY Gaming Laptop
OCZ Technology is venturing into uncharted territory with the announcement of the new OCZ DIY gaming laptop. This build-your-own laptop lets the laptopper build a high-performance laptop with a custom configuration in a few simple steps. The seven-pound DIY gaming laptop will feature a 15.4-inch WXGA display, and comes outfitted with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics, Intel PM965 northbridge/ICH8M southbridge, SATA support for HDDs or SSDs, 8x dual-layer DVD burner, four USB 2.0 ports, ExpressCard 34/54 slot, a fingerprint reader, and optional Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a TV tuner and Intel 4965AGN 802.11a/g/n wireless adapter. The DIY gaming laptop will be available later this year, but no details yet as to price. OCZ Technology.
Posted on May 14, 2008 5:31 PM | Permalink
Mobile Movies, Gaming – Neo Elan L2110 Laptop
Here’s a new Neo laptop for entertainment-seekers. Great for gaming and movie mobility, the Neo Elan L2110 laptop delivers a crisp picture on its a 13.3-inch WXGA LCD display, complemented by sound via two integrated 1.5W High-Fidelity speakers. The Elan L2110 laptop boasts an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 CPU, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, 2GB DDR2 memory and a 160GB SATA hard drive. In the bells and whistles department, the laptop also comes with a DVD RW SuperMulti Slot-in optical disc drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN and Bluetooth, weighing less than five pounds. Neo.
Posted on May 11, 2008 11:48 AM | Permalink