** NEW GIGABYTE ULTRAFORCE 9xx SERIES LAPTOPS!! **

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Hi there


Arriving this month we have Gigabyte's latest 970 and 980 laptops, very fast they are:-



GIGABYTE P35X v3-CF1 (Ultraforce Extreme), 15.6" WQHD+ Anti-Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Intel Core i7-4860HQ, 16GB DDR3L, 2x128GB mSSD + 1TB 7200rpm HDD, NVIDIA GTX980M 8GB GDDR5 - Windows 8.1 @ £1,799.99 inc VAT

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The 15.6" GIGABYTE gaming laptop P35X v3 features a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M gaming level discrete graphics with GDDR5 8GB VRAM. Designed to impress and outperform, P35X v3 takes what meant to be played on desktop PCs to a mobile platform- with uncompromised mobility and unreal performance. Thank to GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-cool Technology, the quad-storage system manages two 512GB mSATA SSD and a pair of 2TB HDD* within a 20.9mm chassis yet maintaining outstanding thermal capability. The hot swappable HDD slot creates exceptional flexibility while WQHD+ wide viewing angle display* delivering superb viewing experience, plus a premium stereo subwoofer and Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater for uncompromised audiovisual entertainment. The 15.6" gaming flagship has raised the bar set by its predecessor for slim gaming laptops to a new level.

Incredibly Powerful Gaming Performance Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M graphics processor 8GB supports the NVIDIA® FXAA technology for the most engaging gaming experiences. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M brings up to 18% performance improvement to GTX970M. P10000 in 3DMARK 11*, a dominant score, ensures a solid edge over the gaming competition

Supreme Performance % Efficiency by Intel ® Core ™ Processor
The 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processor brings revolutionary power efficiency, resulting in improved battery life. The breathtaking performance offers rapid data / multimedia processing speed. Unleash the ultimate computing potential on your P35X v3!

Incredible Design
The mix of innovative thermal design as well as continual commitment to user experience generates this super slim and lightweight gadget-20.9mm / 2.26Kg. P35X v3 will surely reign the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop in its class.

Top-notch Thermal by Supra-cool Technology
The innovative Supra-Cool technology features dual heat pipes plus dual fans for the CPU & GPU, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity for outstanding cooling. Stunning performance and superior stability has always been and will always be a GIGABYTE standard for gaming laptop, which is once again demonstrated on P35W v3.

High Performance, Massive Quad-Storage System
The P35X v3 supports up to two 512GB mSATA SSD and two huge 2TB HDD, delivering high speed and massive storage options. The RAID 0 structure and extraordinary mSATA SSD read/write rate produces hot-pursued performance for serious gamers.

GIGABYTE RAID Storm (Optional)
Incorporating 3 mSATA SSDs in RAID 0 array, Lightning RAID breaks transmission barriers for lightning speed above 1500MB/s, eliminating access time and loading screens and delivering an improved gaming experience. Unleash maximum speed 12.5X faster than single HDD and 3X faster than mSATA SSD. Enjoy the full spectrum of your games.

Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
The ingenious design of hot swappable ODD/ HDD slot* brings more choices as well as opportunities for gamers. The swappable bay can take a DVD RW drive, Blu-ray drive or additional 2TB HDD. Ultimate customization creates unprecedented mobility.

Full HD Display with Wide Viewing Angle
The 1080p Full HD display grants wide viewing angle, rendering vivid color and sensational impacts. Sharing game scenes with your partners will no longer be a problem.

UHD / 4K Ready: Mini Display Port Out
P35X v3 comes with a built-in Mini DisplayPort, capable of outputting to an external display for an ultra-high resolution up to 4K at 60Hz . Enjoy next-generation visuals and your favorite games on large screens now. Feast your eyes on the incredible details never before available.

Realistic Surround Sound
Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater provides exceptional performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of sound. The high-fidelity experience is perfect for gaming, music and movies

Auto-adjust Backlit Keyboard
The P35X v3 comes with an ambient-light sensing backlit keyboard. It adjusts the light emitted to the user's context, making typing in dimly lit conditions and gaming in the dark free of troubles.

Fan Tweak: You Decide It
Fan Tweak gives your system the best protection from overheating-anytime, anywhere. The command is now given back to you with 3 modes. Turbo Mode achieves top cooling regardless of noise while Stealth Mode offers noise-free comfort with low-speed turning. Cooling matters, so we put you in charge.

LAN Optimizer: Double Network Speed
GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer boosts your network speed for gaming and browsing as much as twice. Geared with different user scenarios, LAN Optimizer manages network packets by the user defined priority for the best available online experience.

Non-stop Gaming with Windows Key Disabled
Windows Key may be disabled and enabled again through GIGABYTE exclusive LockWin Key function. Game free of interruption from now on. Seamless gaming sessions could never been easier.

Maximum Convenience: GIGABYTE Smart Software
GIGABYTE Smart Technology optimizes and integrates software applications, bringing users convenience to and a smart, efficient experience.


Product Specification:

- Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
- Display: 15.6", 2880*1620 WQHD+
- Processor Type: Intel Core i7 4860HQ
- Processor Cores: 4 (8 Threads)
- Processor Clock Speed: 2.40GHz (3.60GHz Turbo Mode)
- Hard Drive Supplied: 1 x 1000GB
- Hard Drive Size: 1000GB
- Solid State Drive: 128GB SSD x 2
- Hard Drive Speed: 7200RPM
- Memory Supplied: 2 x 8GB
- Memory Size: 16GB
- Memory Type: DDR3L
- Memory Speed: 1600
- Memory Socket: 2 x SO-DIMM
- Max. Memory Support: 16GB
- Operating System: Windows 8.1
- Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR 5
- Chipset: Intel HM87 Express
- Optical Drive: DVD Supermulti R/W
- Microphone: Built-in
- LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps
- Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: v4.0
- USB 3.0 Port(s): 2
- USB 2.0 Port(s): 2
- HDMI Port(s): 1
- Mini Display Port(s): 1
- VGA Port(s): 1
- Microphone Jack(s): 1
- Headphone Jack(s): 1
- LAN Port(s): 1
- Card Reader: SD
- Web Camera: HD type
- Dimension: 385*270*21mm
- Battery: Li-Polymer, 75.81Wh
- Product Weight (g): ~2.26Kgs
- Warranty: 2 Years


Only £1,799.99 inc VAT - OcUK EXCLUSIVE!!!!

ORDER NOW















GIGABYTE P35X v3-CF2 (Ultraforce), 15.6" FHD Anti-Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Intel Core i7-4710HQ, 8GB DDR3L, 128GB mSSD + 1TB 7200rpm HDD, NVIDIA GTX980M 8GB GDDR5 - Windows 8.1 @ £1,599.95 inc VAT

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The 15.6" GIGABYTE gaming laptop P35X v3 features a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M gaming level discrete graphics with GDDR5 8GB VRAM. Designed to impress and outperform, P35X v3 takes what meant to be played on desktop PCs to a mobile platform- with uncompromised mobility and unreal performance. Thank to GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-cool Technology, the quad-storage system manages two 512GB mSATA SSD and a pair of 2TB HDD* within a 20.9mm chassis yet maintaining outstanding thermal capability. The hot swappable HDD slot creates exceptional flexibility while FHD wide viewing angle display* delivering superb viewing experience, plus a premium stereo subwoofer and Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater for uncompromised audiovisual entertainment. The 15.6" gaming flagship has raised the bar set by its predecessor for slim gaming laptops to a new level.

Incredibly Powerful Gaming Performance Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M graphics processor 8GB supports the NVIDIA® FXAA technology for the most engaging gaming experiences. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M brings up to 18% performance improvement to GTX970M. P10000 in 3DMARK 11*, a dominant score, ensures a solid edge over the gaming competition

Supreme Performance % Efficiency by Intel ® Core ™ Processor
The 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processor brings revolutionary power efficiency, resulting in improved battery life. The breathtaking performance offers rapid data / multimedia processing speed. Unleash the ultimate computing potential on your P35X v3!

Incredible Design
The mix of innovative thermal design as well as continual commitment to user experience generates this super slim and lightweight gadget-20.9mm / 2.26Kg. P35X v3 will surely reign the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop in its class.

Top-notch Thermal by Supra-cool Technology
The innovative Supra-Cool technology features dual heat pipes plus dual fans for the CPU & GPU, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity for outstanding cooling. Stunning performance and superior stability has always been and will always be a GIGABYTE standard for gaming laptop, which is once again demonstrated on P35X v3.

High Performance, Massive Quad-Storage System
The P35X v3 supports up to two 512GB mSATA SSD and two huge 2TB HDD, delivering high speed and massive storage options. The RAID 0 structure and extraordinary mSATA SSD read/write rate produces hot-pursued performance for serious gamers.

GIGABYTE RAID Storm (Optional)
Incorporating 3 mSATA SSDs in RAID 0 array, Lightning RAID breaks transmission barriers for lightning speed above 1500MB/s, eliminating access time and loading screens and delivering an improved gaming experience. Unleash maximum speed 12.5X faster than single HDD and 3X faster than mSATA SSD. Enjoy the full spectrum of your games.

Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
The ingenious design of hot swappable ODD/ HDD slot* brings more choices as well as opportunities for gamers. The swappable bay can take a DVD RW drive, Blu-ray drive or additional 2TB HDD. Ultimate customization creates unprecedented mobility.

Full HD Display with Wide Viewing Angle
The 1080p Full HD display grants wide viewing angle, rendering vivid color and sensational impacts. Sharing game scenes with your partners will no longer be a problem.

UHD / 4K Ready: Mini Display Port Out
P35X v3 comes with a built-in Mini DisplayPort, capable of outputting to an external display for an ultra-high resolution up to 4K at 60Hz . Enjoy next-generation visuals and your favorite games on large screens now. Feast your eyes on the incredible details never before available.

Realistic Surround Sound
Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater provides exceptional performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of sound. The high-fidelity experience is perfect for gaming, music and movies

Auto-adjust Backlit Keyboard
The P35X v3 comes with an ambient-light sensing backlit keyboard. It adjusts the light emitted to the user's context, making typing in dimly lit conditions and gaming in the dark free of troubles.

Fan Tweak: You Decide It
Fan Tweak gives your system the best protection from overheating-anytime, anywhere. The command is now given back to you with 3 modes. Turbo Mode achieves top cooling regardless of noise while Stealth Mode offers noise-free comfort with low-speed turning. Cooling matters, so we put you in charge.

LAN Optimizer: Double Network Speed
GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer boosts your network speed for gaming and browsing as much as twice. Geared with different user scenarios, LAN Optimizer manages network packets by the user defined priority for the best available online experience.

Non-stop Gaming with Windows Key Disabled
Windows Key may be disabled and enabled again through GIGABYTE exclusive LockWin Key function. Game free of interruption from now on. Seamless gaming sessions could never been easier.

Maximum Convenience: GIGABYTE Smart Software
GIGABYTE Smart Technology optimizes and integrates software applications, bringing users convenience to and a smart, efficient experience.


Product Specification:

- Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
- Display: 15.6", 1920*1080 FHD
- Processor Type: Intel Core i7 4860HQ
- Processor Cores: 4 (8 Threads)
- Processor Clock Speed: 2.50GHz (3.50GHz Turbo Mode)
- Hard Drive Supplied: 1 x 1000GB
- Hard Drive Size: 1000GB
- Solid State Drive: 128GB SSD x 1
- Hard Drive Speed: 7200RPM
- Memory Supplied: 1 x 8GB
- Memory Size: 8GB
- Memory Type: DDR3L
- Memory Speed: 1600
- Memory Socket: 2 x SO-DIMM
- Max. Memory Support: 16GB
- Operating System: Windows 8.1
- Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR 5
- Chipset: Intel HM87 Express
- Optical Drive: DVD Supermulti R/W
- Microphone: Built-in
- LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps
- Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: v4.0
- USB 3.0 Port(s): 2
- USB 2.0 Port(s): 2
- HDMI Port(s): 1
- Mini Display Port(s): 1
- VGA Port(s): 1
- Microphone Jack(s): 1
- Headphone Jack(s): 1
- LAN Port(s): 1
- Card Reader: SD
- Web Camera: HD type
- Dimension: 385*270*21mm
- Battery: Li-Polymer, 75.81Wh
- Product Weight (g): ~2.26Kgs
- Warranty: 2 Years


Only £1,599.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW















GIGABYTE P35W v3-CF1 (Ultraforce), 15.6" FHD Anti-Glare, Intel Core i7-4710HQ, 8GB DDR3L, 128GB mSSD + 1TB 7200rpm HDD, NVIDIA GTX970M 6GB GDDR5 - Windows 8.1 @ £1,329.95 inc VAT

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The 15.6" GIGABYTE gaming laptop P35W v3 features a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M gaming level discrete graphics with GDDR5 6GB VRAM. Designed to impress and outperform, P35W v3 takes what meant to be played on desktop PCs to a mobile platform- with uncompromised mobility and unreal performance. Thank to GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-cool Technology, the quad-storage system manages two 512GB mSATA SSD and a pair of 2TB HDD* within a 20.9mm chassis yet maintaining outstanding thermal capability. The hot swappable HDD slot creates exceptional flexibility while Full HD wide viewing angle display* delivering superb viewing experience, plus a premium stereo subwoofer and Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater for uncompromised audiovisual entertainment. The 15.6" gaming flagship has raised the bar set by its predecessor for slim gaming laptops to a new level.

Incredibly Powerful Gaming Performance Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics processor 6GB supports the NVIDIA® FXAA technology for the most engaging gaming experiences. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M brings up to 20% performance improvement to its predecessor. P8500 in 3DMARK 11*, a dominant score, ensures a solid edge over the gaming competition

Supreme Performance % Efficiency by Intel ® Core ™ Processor
The 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processor brings revolutionary power efficiency, resulting in improved battery life. The breathtaking performance offers rapid data / multimedia processing speed. Unleash the ultimate computing potential on your P35W v3!

Incredible Design
The mix of innovative thermal design as well as continual commitment to user experience generates this super slim and lightweight gadget-20.9mm / 2.26Kg. P35W v3 will surely reign the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop in its class.

Top-notch Thermal by Supra-cool Technology
The innovative Supra-Cool technology features dual heat pipes plus dual fans for the CPU & GPU, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity for outstanding cooling. Stunning performance and superior stability has always been and will always be a GIGABYTE standard for gaming laptop, which is once again demonstrated on P35W v3.

High Performance, Massive Quad-Storage System
The P35X v3 supports up to two 512GB mSATA SSD and two huge 2TB HDD, delivering high speed and massive storage options. The RAID 0 structure and extraordinary mSATA SSD read/write rate produces hot-pursued performance for serious gamers.

GIGABYTE RAID Storm (Optional)
Incorporating 3 mSATA SSDs in RAID 0 array, Lightning RAID breaks transmission barriers for lightning speed above 1500MB/s, eliminating access time and loading screens and delivering an improved gaming experience. Unleash maximum speed 12.5X faster than single HDD and 3X faster than mSATA SSD. Enjoy the full spectrum of your games.

Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
The ingenious design of hot swappable ODD/ HDD slot* brings more choices as well as opportunities for gamers. The swappable bay can take a DVD RW drive, Blu-ray drive or additional 2TB HDD. Ultimate customization creates unprecedented mobility.

Full HD Display with Wide Viewing Angle
The 1080p Full HD display grants wide viewing angle, rendering vivid color and sensational impacts. Sharing game scenes with your partners will no longer be a problem.

UHD / 4K Ready: Mini Display Port Out
P35W v3 comes with a built-in Mini DisplayPort, capable of outputting to an external display for an ultra-high resolution up to 4K at 60Hz . Enjoy next-generation visuals and your favorite games on large screens now. Feast your eyes on the incredible details never before available.

Realistic Surround Sound
Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater provides exceptional performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of sound. The high-fidelity experience is perfect for gaming, music and movies

Auto-adjust Backlit Keyboard
The P35W v3 comes with an ambient-light sensing backlit keyboard. It adjusts the light emitted to the user's context, making typing in dimly lit conditions and gaming in the dark free of troubles.

Fan Tweak: You Decide It
Fan Tweak gives your system the best protection from overheating-anytime, anywhere. The command is now given back to you with 3 modes. Turbo Mode achieves top cooling regardless of noise while Stealth Mode offers noise-free comfort with low-speed turning. Cooling matters, so we put you in charge.

LAN Optimizer: Double Network Speed
GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer boosts your network speed for gaming and browsing as much as twice. Geared with different user scenarios, LAN Optimizer manages network packets by the user defined priority for the best available online experience.

Non-stop Gaming with Windows Key Disabled
Windows Key may be disabled and enabled again through GIGABYTE exclusive LockWin Key function. Game free of interruption from now on. Seamless gaming sessions could never been easier.

Maximum Convenience: GIGABYTE Smart Software
GIGABYTE Smart Technology optimizes and integrates software applications, bringing users convenience to and a smart, efficient experience.


Product Specification:

- Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
- Display: 15.6", 1920*1080 Full HD
- Processor Type: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
- Processor Cores: 4 (8 Threads)
- Processor Clock Speed: 2.40GHz (3.40GHz Turbo Mode)
- Hard Drive Supplied: 1 x 1000GB
- Hard Drive Size: 1000GB
- Solid State Drive: 128GB SSD x 1
- Hard Drive Speed: 7200RPM
- Memory Supplied: 1 x 8GB
- Memory Size: 8GB
- Memory Type: DDR3L
- Memory Speed: 1600
- Memory Socket: 2 x SO-DIMM
- Max. Memory Support: 16GB
- Operating System: Windows 8.1
- Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
- Graphics Memory: 6GB GDDR 5
- Chipset: Intel HM87 Express
- Optical Drive: DVD Supermulti R/W
- Microphone: Built-in
- LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps
- Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: v4.0
- USB 3.0 Port(s): 2
- USB 2.0 Port(s): 2
- HDMI Port(s): 1
- Mini Display Port(s): 1
- VGA Port(s): 1
- Microphone Jack(s): 1
- Headphone Jack(s): 1
- LAN Port(s): 1
- Card Reader: SD
- Web Camera: HD type
- Dimension: 385*270*21mm
- Battery: Li-Polymer, 75.81Wh
- Product Weight (g): ~2.26Kgs
- Warranty: 2 Years


Only £1,329.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW














These are very well priced!!!
 
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These are very well priced!!!

Hmmm. If they doubled the RAM in the P35W v3-CF1 to 16GB, and upped the optical drive to Bluray, then I'd be prepared to pay £1300. Not as it stands now though.

I don't understand why no Gigabyte models in this form factor have included Bluray since the P35K-CF4. Kinda wishing the one of those that I'd bought hadn't been faulty. To no longer include it seems like a step backward to me.
 
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Hmmm. If they doubled the RAM in the P35W v3-CF1 to 16GB, and upped the optical drive to Bluray, then I'd be prepared to pay £1300. Not as it stands now though.

I don't understand why no Gigabyte models in this form factor have included Bluray since the P35K-CF4. Kinda wishing the one of those that I'd bought hadn't been faulty. To no longer include it seems like a step backward to me.

On future models we can request Blu-ray as default option, also it is a hot swappable bay so bear in mind you can put a Blu-ray in there if you wish or a hard drive etc. etc.
 
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Hey Gibbo is the following actually available for immediate dispatch as stated on the product description page?

GIGABYTE P35X v3-CF1

Or will it be subject to eta 30-10-14 like the others?
 
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Hey Gibbo is the following actually available for immediate dispatch as stated on the product description page?

GIGABYTE P35X v3-CF1

Or will it be subject to eta 30-10-14 like the others?

Hi,

Nothing is in stock now, so this is an error on the system. Goods expected end of the month along with the other 2 launch skus.

Sorry for mistake.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
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Just started looking for a new 'gaming' laptop to replace my 3 year old Alienware. This looks very nice indeed!

What other configurations will be available? Not sure any of the current ones here match exactly what I'd want. (for instance I'd be more interested in the Blu-Ray than a massive HDD in the hot swap slot).

Also, knowing someone who just got a WQHD+ screen built in to their laptop, I'd be concerned about the issues I've read regarding upscaling current Apps on Windows 8 to this resolution, and the HD modes not being supported natively by many existing Apps . So I'm still undecided if the 1080p would be better as built-in with the ability to expand to 4K on the external monitor ports just when needed.

Anyhow, looking forward to seeing the first reviews. When do you think you'll have a pre-production model for review?
 
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Holy Crap...

Not only is the pricing better than MSI, but the design also is much preferable to the plasticky red stuff that MSI for some reason seem to think looks good on a laptop.

Also Gigabyte are using the 6GB and 8GB versions of the GPU's... another point in favour of them.

Very hard to argue with amazing all-round specs like that, and I am seriously going to consider one of these to last me the next 2 years.

EDIT - Just noticed this on the top model...

2x 128GB mSSD

On what planet is it a good thing to match a bleeding edge laptop with only 128GB of storage space? Seriously people, common sense!
 
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Just started looking for a new 'gaming' laptop to replace my 3 year old Alienware. This looks very nice indeed!


Anyhow, looking forward to seeing the first reviews. When do you think you'll have a pre-production model for review?

Hi Rawly,

Reviews taking place over the next couple of weeks.

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
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Holy Crap...

Not only is the pricing better than MSI, but the design also is much preferable to the plasticky red stuff that MSI for some reason seem to think looks good on a laptop.

Also Gigabyte are using the 6GB and 8GB versions of the GPU's... another point in favour of them.

Very hard to argue with amazing all-round specs like that, and I am seriously going to consider one of these to last me the next 2 years.

EDIT - Just noticed this on the top model...



On what planet is it a good thing to match a bleeding edge laptop with only 128GB of storage space? Seriously people, common sense!


Hi Richdog,

Thanks for the feedback. We certainly think we have the specs and the design right, and trying to offer something for everyone at a very competitive price. Yes we have gone for higher spec graphics memory than some competitors as we believe this is what the market wants.

With regards to the SSD configuration the top spec unit comes with 2 x 128GB SSD....+ the 1TB HDD of course. I think this is the unit you refer to?

Again the choice of components within the 3 models, we believe offers a good variety for the end user, and SSDs can always be upgraded, and added to via the ODD bay if necessary.

Thanks again and I hope you misread the SSD spec and now feel a bit happier :)

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
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Holy Crap...

Not only is the pricing better than MSI, but the design also is much preferable to the plasticky red stuff that MSI for some reason seem to think looks good on a laptop.

Also Gigabyte are using the 6GB and 8GB versions of the GPU's... another point in favour of them.

Very hard to argue with amazing all-round specs like that, and I am seriously going to consider one of these to last me the next 2 years.

EDIT - Just noticed this on the top model...



On what planet is it a good thing to match a bleeding edge laptop with only 128GB of storage space? Seriously people, common sense!

There is also a 1TB mechanical drive.....
 
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Hi Richdog,

With regards to the SSD configuration the top spec unit comes with 2 x 128GB SSD....+ the 1TB HDD of course. I think this is the unit you refer to?

Again the choice of components within the 3 models, we believe offers a good variety for the end user, and SSDs can always be upgraded, and added to via the ODD bay if necessary.

Thanks again and I hope you misread the SSD spec and now feel a bit happier :)

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team

I may have read the Gigabyte Specs incorrectly, but am I right in saying this is a RAID 0 configuration to give a really whopping Access Speed of the two Striped SSD's giving a main OS partition capacity of 256GB.
 
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I may have read the Gigabyte Specs incorrectly, but am I right in saying this is a RAID 0 configuration to give a really whopping Access Speed of the two Striped SSD's giving a main OS partition capacity of 256GB.

Hi Rawly,

Yes you are correct, RAID 0 configuration with 256GB partition.

Regards,

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There is also a 1TB mechanical drive.....

The mechanical drive is irrelevant to the argument, I am referring only to the OS SSD drives as the dual configuration is completely unnecessary and more subsceptible to failure. Much more sensible and practical imo to have a minimum of a single 256GB SSD as stock, preferably with a 512GB option too, leaving room for further expansion. SSD's are already so fast that I really don't understand why manufacturers insist on raiding small capacity drive, other than it's cheaper and look better on paper.
 
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Wow. These prices are better vfm that the gt72 prices. I wa s dead set on a gt72 with 980m but the P35X v3 CF-2 is the sweet spot. 980m 8 gb too. 15.6 is preferable to me than 17 inch tn panel. Look fwd to some reviews as I am concerned with the thermals bottlenecking such a thin laptop. Could I compare the heat of the 980m with the 870m? I'm sure there are some vids of that out from the last model. Good pricing 1500 would have been an insta- pre order.

Also is it just me or is anything more than 8GB RAM just overkill? I don't intend to run vms and I thought win 8.1 was less memory hogging than win 7? Why do we see models with 16 or 32 gb ram? 8GB is sufficient for win 8.1 and steam games right? That's the most I can think of stressing this beast in day to day reality.
 
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