Asus Announces G51J 3D Gaming Notebook

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Let's be honest with each other. Odds are, you aren't a professional gamer. Neither am I. But we both really, really want the Asus G51J 3D notebook, despite the fact that the only people who need this kind of gaming power "on the move" are pros. Don't feel guilty for wanting to buy a giant, sexy, and expensive-as-hell gaming laptop. You've earned a Christmas present this year, and the G51J will look great under a tree.

It packs Nvidia 3D Vision and comes bundled with special 3D glasses. The graphics card is a GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory. This badass rig packs a 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 processor with turbo boost speeds of up to 2.8 GHz. The OS (of course) is Windows 7, 64 bit. The G51J has a 15.6" display, up to 4 GB of RAM, and a DVD super-multi/Blu-ray combo. The webcam is 2.0 MP, and your hard drive choices are either 250 GB/ 320 GB, or 320 GB and 500 GB.

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Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:24 CST | by Robert Evans

CyberPower Announces Core i7 Gaming Notebooks

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Do you love a gamer? I mean really, deeply, $2000 love them? If so, it might be worth dipping into the ol' 401k to fund this gift. CyberPower has just announced the coming of a new line of badass high-end gaming PCs with Intel Core i7 processors. The Xplorer series has some gorgeous specs, despite its terrible name. All of them come stock with Intel's new PM55 Express chipset. They also pack Intel's Turbo Boost technology.

You can choose to upgrade the chipset with an Nvidia GTS 250. The base-model starts with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 500 GB of space. The cheapest configuration costs $1499. If you step it up a notch, you can get an Nvidia GTX 280M graphics card, and a 1080p display with Blu-Ray drive. Performance comes with a price; the best Xplorers cost $1885 and $2119, respectively.

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Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:54:48 CST | by Robert Evans

iBuyPower Battalion 101 W870CU Intel Core i7 Gaming Notebook Unveiled

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iBUYPOWER announced its first Intel Core i7 based notebook with the iBuyPower Battalion 101 W870CU.
Starting at $2,114, the W870CU offers gamers three Core i7 CPUs to choose from, including the 2.00GHz 920XM Mobile Processor Extreme, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, and a 17.3-inch Full HD 1920x1080 widescreen LCD high definition resolution.
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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus G51J Core i7 Gaming Notebook Review

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The Asus G51J Intel Core i7 gaming notebook with Windows 7 sells on Amazon.com for $1,629.99. That is quite a bit of money. Hothardware has tested the Asus G51J and published this review.

Quote from the review: "Windows 7 is upon us, and with the launch of Microsoft's self-proclaimed "best operating system" comes a slew of new desktop machines, notebooks, and netbooks looking to take advantage of its added stability and features. One of the companies that is looking to serve up a number of new Win7-based rigs is Asus, and without a doubt they have assembled an interesting and compelling offering in their G51J-A1 notebook. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS G51VX-A1 15.6-inch Gaming Notebook Review

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Tweaktown also tested the new ASUS G51VX-A1 15.6-inch Gaming Notebook. Read our Asus G51VX review here.
Quote from the review: "Back again with a new notebook and this time we are checking out the ASUS G51VX gaming notebook. It is a very nice change of pace to see a full on gaming notebook sitting on my desk rather than another netbook. ASUS is certainly more known for its netbooks than anything else, but the company knows how to build a nice gaming notebook, too. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus G51VX Gaming Notebook Computer Review

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Today I am checking out the Asus G51Vx gaming notebook. The machine has a quad core processor, NVIDIA graphics and much more. The gaming prowess of the notebook is very good.

The notebook is heavy and sucks battery power quickly, but many gamers will be willing to give up battery life for performance. The real question is will gamers be willing to cough up the high price tag Asus wants for the machine. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:50:54 CST | by Shane McGlaun

BFG Unveils Deimos Gaming Notebook

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BFG may have made its name in the world of overclocked video cards for gamers, but the company has since branched out and has a line of products including full gaming computers. BFG announced its newest gaming machine called the Deimos gaming notebook.

The Deimos X-10 is a SLI desktop replacement notebook that crams in a pair of GTX 280M 1GB GPUs in SLI mode. the screen of the machine is a massive 18.4-inch 1920 x 1080 resolution unit. The machine comes in three different models -- Performance, Advanced, and Elite. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iBuyPower Launches Battalion 101 M865TU Gaming Notebook

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Boutique gaming PC maker iBuyPower has announced its latest gaming laptop called the M865TU. The notebook has all the power a mobile gamer could want, stuffed into an attractive chassis. The machine has a starting price of $1499 and has multiple options to choose from.

CPUs can go all the way up to the 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. The machine can be optioned with 4GB of RAM and graphics are via the NVIDIA GTX 260 with 1GB of graphics memory. Users can choose from several storage options including the Intel X-25 SSD. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:32:34 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gateway P-7808u FX Edition Gaming Notebook Review

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Today we are looking at the latest gaming notebook from Gateway called the Gateway P-7808u FX edition. The machine packs a quad core Intel CPU, 4GB of RAM and a discrete NVIDIA video card into a gaming machine that is a bargain.

If you are in the market for a gaming computer and are looking to spend under $2000, the P-7808u is a fantastic bargain and offers lots of performance. The only real downside is the size of the machine. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:17:50 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus W90Vp 18.4 inch Gaming Notebook Review

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Hothardware published a review of the 18.4 inch Asus W90Vp gaming notebook.
Quote from the review: "The W90Vp pulls no punches, makes no excuses, apologies or attempts whatsoever to be something it's not. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gateway Unveils the P-7808u FX Gaming Notebook

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Gateway has unveiled the new P-7808u FX gaming notebook that features lots of technology at a low price. Typical gaming notebooks cost thousands of dollars thanks to the screen size, graphics, and CPUs used inside the systems. Gateways latest FX series computer retails for $1799.99.

The machine has an Intel Core 2 Quad CPU running at 2GHz with a 6MB L2 cache and a 1066MHz FSB. The 17-inch screen has a 1440 x 900 resolution with graphics via a NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB of GDDR3 RAM. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Alienware Area-51 m15x 15.4-inch Gaming Notebook Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the Alienware Area-51 m15x 15.4-inch Gaming Notebook.
Quote from the review: "Gaming notebooks are an odd breed of machine that tends to be much more expensive than what you could get a higher performance desktop for. However, anyone who has tried to lug a decked out full tower desktop gaming machine to a LAN party can tell you, sometimes giving up performance for portability isn’t such a bad thing. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI GX720 Gaming Notebook Review

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Madshrimps published a review of the new MSI GX720 gaming laptop.
Quote from the review: "Gaming is going mobile, extending their product range MSI is offering the GX series portables for the person who wants to have the option of gaming entertainment on the go. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

HP Firefly with Voodoo DNA Gaming Notebook Review

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HP is supposed to announced the Voodoo Firefly branded gaming notebook at the CES 2009 next week. Laptop Magazine already has their hands all over a prototype HP Firefly with Voodoo DNA.
The new gaming monster features a uniquely positioned multi-touch touchpad, dual displays, and enough gaming muscle to tear through Far Cry 2 without a flinch.
Quote from the review: "Calling this titan a Firefly is like naming a rabid pitbull “Cupcake.” After all, HP tells us it weighs 13 pounds including a massive pound power brick, and looks a lot like the laptop version of HP’s Blackbird desktop system with Voodoo DNA. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2009 08:35:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware Area-51 m15x Gaming Notebook Review

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Today we are looking at the Alienware Area-51 m15x gaming notebook. The notebook features an Intel CPU and graphics by NVIDIA.

The high-resolution screen on the M15x is fantastic and the notebook offers tons of mobile gaming performance. If you are in the market for a new gaming notebook, this could be the system for you. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:39:58 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Toshiba Launches New Premium Gaming Notebook with SLI

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Toshiba has released the new X305-Q708 laptop featuring a 17-inch LCD and the latest technology from NVIDIA and Intel. The machine features an Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor and NVIDIA SLI technology.

Features of the system include 4GB of DDR3 RAM, full size keyboard, four Harman Kardon speakers, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, and a built-in webcam. Storage is a 128GB SSD and a 320GB HDD. Graphics are SLI NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS or GeForce 9400M with Hybrid SLI. The notebook retails for $4199.99. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:52:03 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GameRigs Adds Quake Wars and Quake 4 Gaming Notebooks and Desktops

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GameRigs has added Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Quake 4 gaming desktops and laptops to its line of gaming computers. The computers feature cases with baked on graphics specific to the video games that look like something the game makers would use to promote the titles at shows like E3.

The machines also come with gaming kits that include accessories like the game that goes along with the decorations on the case, a gaming mouse pad and more. The desktop gaming computers are available in three different configurations including -- HEX, EGO, and OMG. Pricing for the customized desktop gaming systems start at $2199. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:43:33 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MSI Announces the GX620 and GX720 Gaming Notebooks

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MSI announced a pair of new gaming notebooks today called the GX620 and the GX720. The notebooks feature Blu-ray players, MSI VIVID Image Enhancement Technology, NVIDIA 9600GT graphics and Dolby 7.1 surround sound.

The notebooks also have MSI Turbo Drive and ECO Engine Management technologies. The Turbo Drive Technology allows a user to overclock the processor as much as 15%. The notebooks also feature a 2MP webcam, Bluetooth, HDMI input, 4-in-1 card reader, and 3 USB ports. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:16:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gateway P-6831FX Gaming Notebook Review

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Hothardware published a review of the Gateway P-6831FX Gaming Notebook.

Quote from the review: "While there are quite a few manufacturers building GeForce 8800M equipped notebooks, almost all of them are high-end products that demand top dollar for the pleasure. Gateway's "P-Series FX" line-up of 17" gaming notebooks seems no different at first glance. However, careful inspection of their product specifications reveals that the most junior P-Series FX model weighs in at just $1,349.99, a decidedly mid-range price point for this type of machine. Yet it's still powered by a GeForce 8800M, just like the rest of the otherwise high-end FX notebook line-up. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OCZ DIY Gaming Notebooks

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OCZ Technology Group uneils a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gaming Notebooks.

Customers ranging from hardware enthusiasts to mainstream gamers can partake in configuring and building their own gaming-grade mobile solution. The OCZ DIY program enables users to purchase an unconfigured notebook and ultimately customize the system to their needs with the help of guides and direct support. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2008 03:13:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI TurboBook GX600 Gaming Notebook Review

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Overclock3D published a review of the MSI TurboBook GX600 gaming notebook.

Quote from the review: "There's no denying that the MSI GX600 Turbobook is one fast notebook. Sure it might not have the unadulterated power of SLI found in some gaming notebooks, but with an Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 "Penryn" combined with 3GB RAM and a reasonably powerful 8600M GT 512mb GPU, the GX600 is more than capable of playing the latest games at its native resolution of 1280x800 with medium detail settings and filtering disabled. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr