Gigabyte, one of the pioneers in technology products, just held a press launch of their latest line of laptops, the U2442V ultrabook and the P2542G gaming notebook at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel last August 16, 2012.
You know if Gigabyte is opening a product launch with a bang when a Porsche sports car drove to the entrance area with the laptop model (and of course being held by a lovely model). They also showcased some of their current laptop lineup during the event, which includes the M2432, T1132N and Q2432.
During the presentation, Gigabyte’s Special Assistant GM and Division Manager Vincent Liu explained the importance of balancing portability and performance, then he introduced the U2442V ultrabook and the P2542G gaming notebook. To give you the idea on how powerful these laptops are, here’s the rundown of the specs:
U2442V
| OS | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Professional |
| CPU | 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3517U Processor(1.9GHz -3.0GHz) |
| Display | 14″ HD+ 1600×900 LED backlight |
| System Memory | 2GB/4GB/8GB DDRIII SO-DIMM 2 slots (Max 16GB) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM77 Express Chipset |
| Video Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M 2GB Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology |
| Storage | 128GB mSATA SSD 128GB mSATA SSD + 750GB, 1TB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm (Optional) 256GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SSD (Optional) *The mSATA SSD and SSD storage will be used for Intel® Rapid Start Technology and system recovery. Actual storage space use will depend on shipping specifications. |
| I/O Port | USB 3.0*2, USB 2.0*2, D-sub, HDMI, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack, |
| Audio | 2 Watt Speaker*2, Internal Microphone |
| Communications | LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth: Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Webcam | 1.3 MegaPixel |
| Security | Kensington Lock |
| Battery | Li-polymer, 4000mAh, 4.2V, 44Wh |
| Dimensions | 339(W) x 233(D) x 18.5~21(H) mm |
| Weight | ~1.59kg (w/ Battery and m-SSD) ~1.69kg (w/Battery, m-SSD, and HDD) |
P2542G
| OS | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Professional |
| CPU | 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor (2.3GHz-3.3GHz) |
| Display | 15.6″ Full HD 1920X1080 LED backlight |
| System Memory | 2/4/8GB DDRIII 1600, 2 slots (Max 16GB) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM77 Express Chipset |
| Video Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M GDDR5 2GB Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology |
| Storage | 128GB mSATA SSD 24/32/64/128GB mSATA SSD + 750GB 2.5″ 9.5mm HDD 7200rpm 256GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SSD *The mSATA SSD and SSD storage will be used for Intel® Rapid Start Technology and system recovery. Actual storage space use will depend on shipping specifications. |
| Optical Disk Drive | Blu-ray Rewritable Drive with BDXL Support |
| I/O Port | USB(3.0)*2, eSATA/USB(2.0) Combo*1, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack |
| Audio | 1.5 Watt Speaker*4, Woofer speaker*1, Microphone |
| Communications | LAN:10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Wireless LAN:802.11b/g/n Bluetooth:Bluetooth V4.0 |
| Webcam | 1.3 Megapixel |
| Security | Kensington Lock |
| Battery | Li-ion 6-cell, 5400mAh, 60.95Wh |
| Dimensions | 392(W) x 263(D) x 32.1~38.3(H) mm |
| Weight | ~2.6kg (w/ODD and 6-cell battery) |
Also Jeff Yen of nVidia gave us a small presentation about their GPU’s and their solutions for better visual experience and performance. There is also a Question & Answer segment for the media to ask questions about Gigabyte’s new laptops. There was a cosplay catwalk where cosplayers showed off their video game themed costumes.
You can check out our gallery for more pictures of the event.
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