PC gaming is something that’s here to stay, even in an age where home consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation are directing their respective markets. Despite the attempts to dominate the gaming market, though, the home computer still has an extremely large share.
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Dell is taking the XPS brand and mobile entertainment to new heights with a new 17-inch laptop featuring an eye-popping, adrenaline-producing, high-definition 3D display (3D viewing requires NVIDIA NVision 3D glasses, sold separately). The new 3D capable XPS 17 joins Dell’s recently introduced line of XPS laptops featuring booming JBL sound, an integrated subwoofer and crystal clear high-definition screens and, of course, HD video streaming with Skype for the ultimate in HD camming.
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Available since January 10, 2011 with pricing starts at $1,499, the new M17x is Alienware’s first 3D-capable gaming laptop, offering a realistic, lifelike, mobile gaming experience in a 17-inch display (3D capability requires optional 120Hz w/3D Bundle WideFHD WLED LCD display and NVIDIA graphics card). With its available full HD 120Hz 3D display, the new M17x offers eye-popping stereoscopic viewing for today’s most realistic gaming and mind-blowing 3D Blu-ray movie experiences.
Ideal for consumers looking for a well-rounded laptop at an affordable price, select models of the Satellite L655 will feature 2nd Generation Intel Core i3 and i5 dual-core processors. With a 15.6-inch diagonal HD TruBrite display, up to a 640GB hard drive and 4GB of DDR3 memory, the laptop can power through everyday tasks with ease and will be available in a variety of colors, including Grey, Black, Red, White and Brown. Satellite L655 laptops start at $699.99 MSRP
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The Toshiba Satellite A660 and Satellite M640 Series feature NVIDIA GeForce GT 500 Series graphics processing units with Optimus technology, USB 3.0 ports, Intel Wireless Display and Blu-ray Disc drives on select models. Designed to boost HD entertainment, productivity and creativity, Satellite A660 Series laptops (starting at $684.99 MSRP8) also feature a 15.6-inch diagonal LED Backlit display, and will be available in configurations featuring the new Core i3 and Core i5 dual-core processors as well as the new Core i7 quad-core processor.
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The Qosmio X505 laptop offers powerhouse desktop performance with fast 3D graphics, high-performance components and premium A/V features. With 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 quad core or Core i5 dual core processors plus the muscle of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and 1.5GB of discrete DDR5 graphics memory as well as a 7200 RPM hard drive with Hybrid Drive Technology, the Qosmio X505 makes powering through today’s top 3D games, hi-def video creation and the toughest tasks a breeze. With its 18.4-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen display and premium sound package with built-in harman/kardon speakers and Dolby Home Theater audio technology, users can enjoy Blu-ray movies and games better than before. The Qosmio X505 Series starts at $1,299.99 MSRP.
Toshiba introduced the Satellite E305 laptop that represents the third collaboration with Best Buy as part of the retailer’s Blue Label initiative. The laptop features a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, an LED-backlit raised tile keyboard, an all-new touch pad design, and a tray-loading Blu-ray drive. Expected to be available this spring at Best Buy, the Satellite E305 has a bright 14-inch diagonal widescreen LED backlit display and also includes Windows 7 Home Premium, Wireless-N Wi-Fi11, an HDMI port and a battery life rating of more than 7 hours.
Samsung announced its durable 9 Series lightweight laptop computer at the recent CES in Las Vegas last month. The 13.3-inch 9 Series comes with a stunning design, Samsung’s hallmark SuperBright Plus display and Intel performance processing power. Scheduled to be be available in February 2011, starting at $1,599, the 9 series also integrates the second generation Intel® CoreTM i5 processor, Intel HD graphics, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 3.0, built-in WiMax, Wi-Fi and USB Sleep & Charge technologies.
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