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While there's already plenty of excitement around other quad-core Android phones, LG will join the party soon when its Optimus 4X HD launches in a few European countries next month. Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and Poland are all on deck in June, where this latest Optimus variant will bring a 4.7-inch 720p HD IPS LCD, Tegra 3 CPU (benchmarked and seen in white here) and 2,150mAh battery coupled with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. On the software front, LG is touting its ability to take and share notes with "Quick Memo" (as seen in the Optimus Vu, now updated with the ability to include hyperlinks) as well as new "Media Plex" video playback controls. We got our hands all over this one during MWC 2012 a few months ago so until it drops in your neck of the woods, check out our gallery and video for a closer look or the press release after the break.

Gallery: LG Optimus 4X hands-on

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LG lines up Optimus 4X HD for launch in Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Italy and Poland originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.7-inch4x8mpandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0dlnaeuropegermanygreat britainGreatBritainhdIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichipsitalylcdlglg optimus 4x hdLgOptimus4xHdmedia plexMediaPlexmhlmobilepostcrossnvidiaNVIDIA Tegra 3NvidiaTegra3optimusoptimus 4x hdOptimus4xHdpolandquad coreQuadCorequick memoQuickMemosiosio+swedentegrategra 3Tegra3true hdTrueHdukvideoMon, 14 May 2012 23:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/#comments Acer unveiled several new Ultrabooks at CeBIT last week (we spent time with the V5 and V3) but its M3 may be the most special one of all. NVIDIA mentions it will not only be the first with a discrete GPU -- beating Lenovo's T430u to the punch -- but that the included GeForce GT640M is based on the long-awaited 28nm Kepler architecture. That should give it enough power to run the latest games while still remaining true to the ultrabook tag with a 20mm thick frame and (promised) 8 hours of battery life thanks to Optimus technology. The 15-inch Aspire Timeline M3 Ultra also breaks the mold by squeezing in a DVD drive for games you can't get from Steam, along with options for either a hybrid hard drive / SSD or SSD-only storage setup. Neither company has included a pricetag in their joyful announcements, but these no-compromise packages are expected to begin shipping later this month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15-inch15Inch20mm28 nm28Nmaceraspireaspire timeline ultraaspire timeline ultra m3AspireTimelineUltraAspireTimelineUltraM3discrete gpudiscrete graphicsDiscreteGpuDiscreteGraphicsgeforcegeforce gt640mGeforceGt640mgpukeplerm3nvidiaoptimustimelinetimeline ultraTimelineUltraultrabookTue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 4X HD unveiled: Quad-core Tegra 3, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7-inch display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/lg-optimus-4x-hd-unveiled-quad-core-tegra-3-ice-cream-sandwich/#comments If LG failed to impress so far with the Android 2.3 phones it's shown off in the run up to MWC 2012, perhaps the Optimus 4X HD can turn things around. This 4.7-inch beast will hit Europe in the second quarter and is its first to feature a 1.5GHz quad-core Tegra 3 as its benchmark destroying CPU, a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD (1280x720) plus what appears to be a lightly customized version of Ice Cream Sandwich. Perhaps the only logical followup to its Optimus 2X that kicked off all the dual-core madness, it also includes a 2,150mAh battery, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Despite that huge screen, at a depth of 8.9mm it's only slightly thicker than the superwide 4x3 Optimus Vu. Just like the Fujitsu prototype we spent some time with at CES, the Tegra 3 features a 4+1 "Companion Core" design, with a fifth low power unit available to take care of more mundane tasks without draining the battery. This is all pretty close to the leaked "X3" specs we'd heard, however there's no mention of NFC or HSPA+ just yet, only DLNA and MHL. Check out the full press release after the break for a few more specs.

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LG Optimus 4X HD unveiled: Quad-core Tegra 3, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7-inch display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5 ghz1.5Ghz1280 x 7201280X7204.7-inch720pandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0breaking newscompanion coreCompanionCoredlnahdhdmiice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsipslglg optimus 4x hdLgOptimus4xHdmhlmobile world congressmobile world congress 2012mobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2012mwcmwc 2012Mwc2012nvidiaoptimusoptimus 4x hdOptimus4xHdquad coreQuadCoretegrategra 3Tegra3Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:10:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus EX gets official in Korea, sporting 1.2GHz Tegra 2 chip, 700 nits of brightness]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/lg-optimus-ex-gets-official-in-korea-sporting-1-2ghz-tegra-2-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/lg-optimus-ex-gets-official-in-korea-sporting-1-2ghz-tegra-2-ch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/lg-optimus-ex-gets-official-in-korea-sporting-1-2ghz-tegra-2-ch/#comments
So, about that LG Optimus EX we saw last week -- it's now gone official in South Korea and it's looking slightly more alluring. Announced yesterday, this Gingerbread-coated handset is the first to ship with NVIDIA's revamped 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, which means it'll support 1080p video, much like the Galaxy S II. It also boasts a four-inch LCD with 480 × 800 resolution and a full 700 nits of brightness, along with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, a five megapixel camera and front-facing VGA shooter. Available in either black and silver or white and gold color schemes, the EX is slated to launch on Korea's SK Telecom at an unspecified price, though plans for an international release remain unclear. As soon as we find out, however, we'll be sure to let you know.

LG Optimus EX gets official in Korea, sporting 1.2GHz Tegra 2 chip, 700 nits of brightness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghz4 inch480 x 800480X8004Inch700 nits700Nitsandroidbrightnessdisplaydual-coreEXgingerbreadkorealaunchLGLG MobileLG optimusLG Optimus EXLgMobileLgOptimusLgOptimusExmobilepostmininvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2optimusoptimus EXOptimusExresolutionSK TelecomSkTelecomsmartphonesouth koreaSouthKoreategra 2Tegra2Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Switchable graphics solutions duel it out, AMD ends up looking like a chump]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/switchable-graphics-solutions-duel-it-out-amd-ends-up-looking-l/#comments AMD Dynamic Switchable Graphics At this point, NVIDIA's Optimus switchable graphics are old hat, but AMD is relatively new to the game of packing dual GPUs in a single laptop. AnandTech decided to pit the two solutions against each other and, well, lets just say AMD doesn't come out looking so great. The biggest problem appears to be stability. While performance is acceptable (though, not quite as good as it should be) the site had trouble getting four of the supposedly 16 supported games to switch between the integrated and discrete GPUs as advertised. Regular driver updates, not to mention a bit more testing, could solve the issues, but for now NVIDIA's Optimus simply outclasses its AMD counterpart. Check out the video after the break and don't forget to hit up the source link for all the details.

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Switchable graphics solutions duel it out, AMD ends up looking like a chump originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdAMD dynamic switchable graphicsamd radeonAmdDynamicSwitchableGraphicsAmdRadeondiscrete graphicsDiscreteGraphicsdynamic switchable graphicsDynamicSwitchableGraphicsGPUGPUsintegrated graphicsIntegratedGraphicsNVIDIANVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusradeonswitchableswitchable graphicsSwitchableGraphicsvideoWed, 21 Sep 2011 01:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear Clutch-15 gets upgraded with NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/#comments It's been a while since we last laid eyes on Maingear's fine looking Clutch-15, and while it's still rocking that sexy exterior, the latest iteration has a little surprise for you under the hood. With the recent addition of NVIDIA's graphics switching Optimus technology, this portable's bringing the juice -- battery juice, that is. Aside from that, things look mostly the same, inside and out; you've still got your pick of Intel Core i3 or i5 CPUs, a 750GB HDD or 512GB SSD, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and the same (still disappointing) WXGA display. This go 'round, however, the dedicated graphics have been bumped up a touch with NVIDIA's GeForce GT 525M GPU (1GB). If automated graphics switching is your thing, you can get your custom laptop on at the source link starting at $1,030. Full PR after the break.

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Maingear Clutch-15 gets upgraded with NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: An MSI rep has let us know that contrary to earlier reports, the GT780R is not currently available with the 570M graphics card. The company added that it will offer some unspecified laptop with the 570M sometime in the "near" future. It's unclear if that laptop will, in fact, be the GT780R.

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NVIDIA announces GeForce GTX 580M and 570M, availability in the Alienware M18x and MSI GT780R (updated: MSI says no) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D vision3dtv play3dtvPlay3dVision485M570M580MAlienware M17XAlienwareM17xClevoClevo P170HM3Clevo P270WNcudaDelldiscretediscrete graphicsDiscreteGraphicsgaming laptopGamingLaptopGeForceGeForce GTXGeForce GTX 470MGeForce GTX 485MGeForce GTX 570MGeForce GTX 580MGeforceGtxGeforceGtx470mGeforceGtx485mGeforceGtx570mGeforceGtx580mgraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardGTX 470MGTX 485MGtx470mGtx485mM17XMSINVIDIAnvidia 3d visionNVIDIA GeForceNvidia3dVisionNvidiaGeforceopenclOptimusP170HM3P270WNPhysXrefreshSLItesselationverdeTue, 28 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS U36 ultraportable laptop now available in UK, £699 for 'world's thinnest standard voltage i5']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/asus-u36-ultraportable-laptop-available-in-uk-699-for-worlds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/asus-u36-ultraportable-laptop-available-in-uk-699-for-worlds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/asus-u36-ultraportable-laptop-available-in-uk-699-for-worlds/#commentsASUS U36 ASUS first made that handsome slab of magnesium alloy on the left available to the US back in December, and now the ultra portable laptop will finally grace folks in the UK. If you'll recall, the 13.3-inch U36's stand out features include a svelte 19mm thickness, standard voltage i5 processor, NVIDIA Optimus graphics, and a USB 3.0 toggle (for an estimated 11.5 hour battery life). The hardware seems chunky now that we've played with the company's UX21 ultrathin, but with a price of £699 (just over $1,200) it's hard to complain much. If your palms are beginning to sweat in excitement, it's available at Micro Anvika today in your choice of black or silver, and should be at Comet by the end of the month. You'll find even more details in the PR that just so happens to be waiting after the break.

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ASUS U36 ultraportable laptop now available in UK, £699 for 'world's thinnest standard voltage i5' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus u36asus u36 laptopasus ultra thinasustekAsusU36AsusU36LaptopAsusUltraThincomputercore i5CoreI5i5intelintel core i5IntelCoreI5laptopmagnesium alloyMagnesiumAlloymicro anvikaMicroAnvikanow availableNowAvailablenvidiaNvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimuspcstandard voltage ultra portableStandardVoltageUltraPortableUkultra portableultra thinultraportableUltraThinusb 3.0usb 3.0 toggleUsb3.0Usb3.0ToggleThu, 23 Jun 2011 02:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell XPS 15z review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/dell-xps-15z-review/#comments For years, Dell's been teasing supermodel-thin laptops, each one flawed out of the gate: too pricey, too underpowered, and with underwhelming battery life. This time, Dell told us we'd get something different: a laptop without compromise. Recently, Round Rock killed off the Adamo and nixed the XPS 14, and then rumors started to spin -- a spiritual successor would be the slimmest 15.6-inch notebook we'd ever seen, be crafted from "special materials" and yet cost less than $1,000. Dell even stated that it would have an "innovative new form factor" of some sort.

The company neglected to mention it would look like a MacBook Pro.

This is the Dell XPS 15z, and we're sorry to say it's not a thin-and-light -- it's actually a few hairs thicker than a 15-inch MacBook Pro, wider, and at 5.54 pounds, it weighs practically the same. It is, however, constructed of aluminum and magnesium alloy and carries some pretty peppy silicon inside, and the base model really does ring up at $999. That's a pretty low price to garner comparisons to Apple's flagship, and yet here we are. Has Dell set a new bar for the notebook PC market? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Dell XPS 15z unboxing and hands-on

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Dell XPS 15z review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Optimus 2X scoops up Guinness World Record for being first dual-core smartphone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 03:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo T420s and W520 notebooks hit the streets, one with Quadro Optimus graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Core 2011Core2011LenovoLenovo ThinkPadLenovoThinkpadNVIDIANvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusQuadroSandy BridgeSandyBridgeT420sThinkPadThinkPad T420sThinkPad W520ThinkpadT420sThinkpadW520W520Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:12:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/#comments We reported the rumors, we spied it on the show floor at CTIA yesterday, and T-Mobile finally announced it this morning. Well here it is now in the flesh: the G2x from LG. The hardware looks pretty much identical to its sibling, the LG Optimus 2X that we reviewed recently, but instead of featuring a custom UI, the software is plain Froyo (Android 2.2.2). Another major difference is the inclusion of "4G" support, which is missing from the Optimus 2X. Tegra Zone comes pre-installed, along with the usual T-Mobile add-ons like WiFi calling. Overall, the G2x made a very strong first impression, and we're looking forward to getting more in-depth coverage soon. Take a look at our gallery below, and hit the break for our hands-on video.

Update: It turns out the "4G" radio in the G2x is quadband (2100 / 1900 / 1700 / 850MHz) but strangely, it's limited to 14.4Mbps downlink speeds. Apparently, this also applies to the T-Mobile G-Slate. We're reaching out to T-Mobile to check if the G2x radio is HSPA+ or merely just HSPA.

Gallery: T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on

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T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS U36Jc review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus U36JcAsusU36jccore 2010Core i5Core2010CoreI5nvidiaNvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusreviewU36JU36JcThu, 03 Mar 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/lg-optimus-2x-coming-to-europe-in-march-a-little-later-than-pla/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/lg-optimus-2x-coming-to-europe-in-march-a-little-later-than-pla/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/lg-optimus-2x-coming-to-europe-in-march-a-little-later-than-pla/#comments European dual-core aficionados were promised their fix way back in January from LG, however the Korean company's delivery schedule evidently slipped a tiny bit as we're today bidding adieu to the month of February. Good news is that LG will definitely, totally, honestly be releasing its Optimus 2X in "key European markets" this March. It'll ship with Froyo on board, however a Gingerbread update is expressly promised, which should allay fears of being left with a very powerful but outdated piece of hardware. Last time we looked, Amazon's German branch had priced this handset, to be known as the Optimus Speed in Deutschland, at just under €500, which sounds about right for its eventual unlocked price.

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LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2xandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2dual coredual-coreDualCoreeuropefroyointernationallglg optimus 2xLgOptimus2xnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2optimusoptimus 2xOptimus2xtegra 2Tegra2Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:26:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA debuts new slew of Quadro mobile GPUs, each sporting Optimus for battery life too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/nvidia-debuts-new-slew-of-quadro-mobile-gpus-each-sporting-opti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/nvidia-debuts-new-slew-of-quadro-mobile-gpus-each-sporting-opti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/nvidia-debuts-new-slew-of-quadro-mobile-gpus-each-sporting-opti/#comments
 It seems only yesterday we were imagining ourselves building virtual worlds on the fly with NVIDIA's latest Fermi-based Quadro, and here comes an even faster chip to make that vision all the more enticing. NVIDIA's Quadro 5010M shares the same 100W thermal profile as its predecessor, but adds more bang for the watt, with 384 CUDA cores (up from 320) and a full 4GB of GDDR5 memory dedicated to rendering what dreams might come. You'll also NVIDIA's Optimus tech to automatically turn off as much of that battery-draining silicon as possible when not in use, though we imagine that most mobile workstations will still find themselves chained to a plug. No word on per-unit pricing as of yet, but the 5010M proves too rich for your blood, perhaps the 4000M, 3000M, 2000M and 1000M detailed in the press release below will prove useful for your graphical niche.

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NVIDIA debuts new slew of Quadro mobile GPUs, each sporting Optimus for battery life too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Xoom vs. Optimus Pad... fight!


Gallery: Xoom vs. Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight!


Gallery: Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. Optimus Pad... fight!

Motorola Xoom vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. LG G-Slate -- battle of the Tegra 2 Honeycomb tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch9-inchandroidcomparisondual coredual-coreDualCorefightg-slategalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1hands-onhead-to-headhoneycomblglg g-slatelg optimus padLgG-slateLgOptimusPadmoto xoommotorolamotorola xoomMotorolaXoomMotoXoommwcmwc 2011Mwc2011nvidiaoptimusoptimus padOptimusPadpadsamsungsamsung galaxy tab 10.1SamsungGalaxyTab10.1slateslatestablettabletstegrategra 2Tegra2versusxoomWed, 16 Feb 2011 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus 2X review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/lg-optimus-2x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/lg-optimus-2x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/lg-optimus-2x-review/#comments The world cried out for a dual-core smartphone and LG and NVIDIA answered the call. Actually, the world only ever dreamt about multicore mobile architectures up until late last year, but sometimes that's all it takes to get those zany engineers engineering. So here we are, in early February 2011, beholding the world's first smartphone built around a dual-core processor, the Optimus 2X. This is a landmark handset in more ways than one, however, as its presence on the market signals LG's first sincere foray into the Android high end. Although the company delivered two thoroughly competent devices for the platform with the Optimus S and T in 2010, they were the very definition of mid-range smartphones and the truth is that Samsung, HTC and Motorola were left to fight among themselves for the most demanding Android users' hard-earned rubles. So now that LG's joined their ranks, was the wait worth it?

Gallery: LG Optimus 2X review

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LG Optimus 2X review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've gathered some imagery of early units sporting NVIDIA's new graphics hardware -- notably paired with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs -- in the galleries below, but we'll surely have more for you as we explore the halls of CES. After all, NVIDIA has an awesome 200 design wins combining its tech with Intel's latest, there should be plenty of previously unseen hardware for us to find. In the mean time, skip past the break to see a couple of benchmark runs showing off NVIDIA's new graphics processors.

Gallery: NVIDIA GeForce GT 500M family laptops

Gallery: NVIDIA GeForce GT 500M series laptops hands-on

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NVIDIA makes GeForce GT 500M family official, introduces GTX 485M as its fastest mobile GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40nm500m500m series500mSeriesacerasusasus n53sAsusN53scesces 2011Ces2011directx 11Directx11dx 11Dx11fermifujitsugeforcegeforce gt 500mGeforceGt500mgfxgpugraphicsgt 500mGt500mgtx 485mGtx485mhands-onlaptop graphicsLaptopGraphicslaunchmobile gpumobile graphicsMobileGpuMobileGraphicsmsin53snvidiaofficialoptimuspackard bellPackardBellphysxreleasevideoWed, 05 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's xm15 gaming laptop rolls with NVIDIA's Optimus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/digital-storms-xm15-gaming-laptop-rolls-with-nvidias-optimus/#comments Lookin' to straddle the fence with your next laptop purchase? Or maybe you're just lookin' to conserve battery life when not picking off enemies in Counter-Strike. Either way, Digital Storm's new xm15 (not to be confused with Alienware's M15x) can satisfy the yearning, as the $999 base configuration comes equipped with a 2.4GHz Core i5-520M, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB HDD and NVIDIA's GT 425M (1GB). Naturally, Intel's integrated graphics chipset is also included for less demanding times, and if you're in need of a little more oomph, a $1,086 build jumps to a 2.53GHz Core i5-540M and a $1,367 model steps up to a 2.8GHz Core i7-640M. 'Course, far nicer editions are available if you're got the cash to customize, but we'll leave all that between you and your wallet. And whoever fills your wallet.

Continue reading Digital Storm's xm15 gaming laptop rolls with NVIDIA's Optimus

Digital Storm's xm15 gaming laptop rolls with NVIDIA's Optimus originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Digital StormDigitalStormgaming laptopGamingLaptopgt 425mGt425mlaptopnotebooknvidiaoptimusxm15Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M refreshes mobile graphics midrange (update: hands-on pics)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/#comments Uh oh, just as we thought NVIDIA had moved beyond its penchant for rebadging hardware, here comes the vanguard of its 500M mobile GPU series -- which happens to be specced nearly identically to what's already on offer in the 400M family. The GT 540M chip maintains the same 96 CUDA cores and 128-bit memory interface as the GT 435M, but earns its new livery by cranking up graphics and processor clock speeds to 672MHz and 1344MHz, respectively, while also taking the onboard memory to a max speed of 900MHz. Power requirements have been kept unchanged, mind you, and NVIDIA itself admits it's exploiting the maturation of the production process to just throw out some speedier parts. China gets the GT 540M immediately, courtesy of Acer, while the rest of the world should be able to buy in at some point next month. Jump past the break for the full press release.

Update: We've managed to track down the particular Acer model that'll mark the GT 540M's debut, it's called the Aspire 4741G. The option we saw came equipped with a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-480M processor, 4GB of RAM, a 640GB HDD, a Blu-ray disc drive, and a 14-inch screen up top. There's not much, aside from the new top cover design, to really distinguish this from the rest of Acer's Aspire line, with the keyboard in particular being the very same one that we've witnessed on Timeline series machines for over a year now -- comfortable, well spaced, but exhibiting quite a bit of flex around the Enter key. See more of it in the gallery below.

Gallery: Acer Aspire 4741G with NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M hands-on

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M refreshes mobile graphics midrange (update: hands-on pics) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear targets mid-range PC gamers with Alt-15 and Alt-17 laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alt-15alt-17core i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7gaminggaming laptopGamingLaptoplaptopMaingearnotebooknvidiaoptimusSat, 20 Nov 2010 10:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2 and 1080p video coming in early 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/exclusive-lgs-4-inch-android-phone-with-dual-core-tegra-2-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/exclusive-lgs-4-inch-android-phone-with-dual-core-tegra-2-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/exclusive-lgs-4-inch-android-phone-with-dual-core-tegra-2-and/#comments Wow. LG did say it'd bring some heat to its Android Optimus line and here's our first look at it, folks! An 8 megapixel camera-wearing, 1080p video-recording, dual-core superphone to appease all the spec fanatics out there. Aimed for release early next year, as the very first dual-core Android handset, this device will finally bring NVIDIA's Tegra 2 into the smartphone realm. Our tipster tells us it's codenamed Star internally, though that's certain to change in the final product nomenclature. You might think that massive Google logo on the back would imply stock Android and you'd be right -- we're told it'll be a nearly untouched representation of the Google OS, though it's still not clear which version it'll be. We've also spotted a front-facing camera on the front, while the innards are said to include microSD memory expandability, microUSB connectivity, and a 1500mAh battery. Nexus who?

Gallery: Exclusive: LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2, 1080p video

Exclusive: LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2 and 1080p video coming in early 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell XPS 14 review

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Dell XPS 14 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: B&H has this guy for sale in America for $673! Thanks, Roland!

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ASUS finally ships Lamborghini Eee PC VX6, but mind that gas guzzler tax originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASUSatomBang and OlufsenBangAndOlufsend525eeeeee pcEee PC VX6EeePcEeePcVx6expensiveicepowerintelion 2Ion2Lamborghinilaptopluxurynetbooknotebooknvidiaon saleOnSaleoptimusukultraportablevideoVX6Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 14.1-inch QX410 laptop now on sale at Best Buy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/samsungs-14-1-inch-qx410-laptop-now-on-sale-at-best-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/samsungs-14-1-inch-qx410-laptop-now-on-sale-at-best-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/samsungs-14-1-inch-qx410-laptop-now-on-sale-at-best-buy/#comments Well, in Canada at least. Sammy's QX410 is listed as "backordered" on America's Best Buy portal, but it's bound to make its online debut in short order -- in fact, we're hearing that they're already popping up on retail shelves. For those in need of a refresher, this 14.1-incher ships with a silver lining (and enclosure, too), 2.53GHz Core i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 640GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, SD / SDHC / SDXC card reader, NVIDIA's 512MB GeForce 310M GPU (Optimus enabled) and an inbuilt webcam. You'll also find gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, three USB 2.0 ports and a battery that's supposedly good for up to seven hours. Oh, and did we mention it includes a WiMAX model for tapping into Sprint's widening 4G network? Best Buy's US site is estimating a ship date of "one to two weeks," and you can pre-order now if you're sold already for $829.99.

[Thanks, B.S.]

Gallery: Samsung's 14.1-inch QX410 laptop

Samsung's 14.1-inch QX410 laptop now on sale at Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>core i5CoreI5intellaptopnotebooknow availableNowAvailablenvidiaon saleOnSaleOptimusqx410samsungSdxc64GbMon, 01 Nov 2010 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI brings graphics switching action to 15.6-inch FX600MX laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/31/msi-brings-graphics-switching-action-to-15-6-inch-fx600mx-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/31/msi-brings-graphics-switching-action-to-15-6-inch-fx600mx-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/31/msi-brings-graphics-switching-action-to-15-6-inch-fx600mx-laptop/#commentsMSI stops short of calling the graphics switching technology within the FX600MX "Optimus," but it's pretty obvious what's behind the curtain. The outfit's latest 15.6-incher is equipped with a Core i3 or i5 CPU, Windows 7 Home Premium, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 320/500GB hard drive. There's also a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 310M GPU, and MSI has thrown in a handy control panel to make switching from discrete to integrated a lesson in simplicity. Moving on, you'll find a DVD SuperMulti drive, two USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 card reader, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet, an HD webcam and a conventional six-cell battery. You'd be wasting your time hoping for a price and release from these guys, but usually a proper announcement means it'll be on shelves soon.

MSI brings graphics switching action to 15.6-inch FX600MX laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FX600FX600MXintellaptopmsimsi FX600MXMsiFx600mxnotebooknvidiaoptimusSun, 31 Oct 2010 06:06:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1015PN gets official, will do 1080p in a pinch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-gets-official-will-do-1080p-in-a-pinch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-gets-official-will-do-1080p-in-a-pinch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/22/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-gets-official-will-do-1080p-in-a-pinch/#commentsASUS Eee PC 1015PN gets official, will do 1080p in a pinch It was rumored back in August for a September release and, though it did miss that by a full month, we're definite believers of "Better late than never." The ASUS 1015PN is officially the newest entry in the Eee PC family with its 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 LCD, a dual-core Atom N550 processor, 1GB of RAM, 250GB of platter-based storage, and, perhaps most importantly, NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics that won't put a hurting on your battery life thanks to Optimus switching tech. That means an estimated 9.5 hours of longevity on a charge so long as you don't spend your time pumping out reams of legally acquired full HD test footage. If all that sounds good you can order yours right now for around $429.

ASUS Eee PC 1015PN gets official, will do 1080p in a pinch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell XPS hands-on

Gallery: Dell XPS press shots

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Dell XPS resurrected with NVIDIA graphics, HD webcams and JBL audio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>core 2010Core i5Core2010CoreI5dellDell XPSDell XPS 14Dell XPS 15Dell XPS 17DellXpsDellXps14DellXps15DellXps17hands-onhd webcamHdWebcamlaptoplaptopsNVIDIANvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusskype hdSkypeHdXPSxps 14xps 15xps 17Xps14Xps15Xps17Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire AS5745 and AS7745 pick up NVIDIA Optimus, Aspire AS5742G nabs some 3D Vision]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/acer-aspire-as5745-and-as7745-pick-up-nvidia-optimus-graphics-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/acer-aspire-as5745-and-as7745-pick-up-nvidia-optimus-graphics-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/acer-aspire-as5745-and-as7745-pick-up-nvidia-optimus-graphics-a/#comments You know who may have been a bit inspired by NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang's GPU muscle? Acer! Okay, that's not exactly what happened, but Acer does have quite a few new laptops that tap the graphics-chip maker's latest. First up are the 15.6-inch AS5742G and 17.3-inch AS7745, which still have the same design and Intel Core 2010 CPU options as the previous models, but now have the brand spankin' new GeForce 400M GPUs along with Optimus technology for automatically switching between the integrated and discrete graphics options. Both will be available for less than $800, though there's no word on exact availability of the mainstream machines. Those a bit too 2D for ya? There's also the Core i5-powered, GeForce GT 420M-packing Aspire AS5745DG, which is one of the first machines to have NVIDIA's updated 3D Vision. The IR receiver is integrated into the 120Hz LCD's bezel and it supports 3DTV Play, which lets you reap the laptop's 3D benefits on a larger 3DTV. For $1,000 (active shutter glasses included!) that's not a bad deal, but don't get too excited about ordering one today -- it'll hit e-tailers in late October. Oh, and there's one more! The 18.4-inch Aspire AS8943G has been updated with a Core i7 quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM and ATI's newest Mobility Radeon 5850 graphics for $1,499.99. That's a lot to digest, but hit the break for the press release if you're up for even more details on all the new rigs.

Gallery: Acer Aspire AS5745, AS7745, AS5742G

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Acer Aspire AS5745 and AS7745 pick up NVIDIA Optimus, Aspire AS5742G nabs some 3D Vision originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d Vision3dVisionacerAcer AS5745DGAcer AspireAcer Aspire AS5742GAcer Aspire AS7745AcerAs5745dgAcerAspireAcerAspireAs5742gAcerAspireAs7745AS5742GAS5745DGAS7745AS7745GGeForce 400MGeforce400mnvidiaNvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Internet Explorer 9 Beta review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/internet-explorer-9-beta-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/internet-explorer-9-beta-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/internet-explorer-9-beta-review/#comments Digg If you're anything like us, as soon as you get a new PC there's a laundry list of things you do: uninstall every piece of crapware, change the desktop wallpaper, and fire up Internet Explorer 8 to download a new browser like Firefox or Chrome. Without fail, we've repeated that last step on every Windows laptop we've reviewed in the last year. Why is it that we almost instantly replace IE with another option? There are lots of reasons, but to name a few... the browser usually comes plastered with toolbars, which makes it painfully slow to load even just a simple news site. And even when those are uninstalled it feels sluggish in comparison to Firefox and Chrome. Also, it's just not as attractive or intuitive as the others. Oh, and then there are the smaller items, like the fact that it lacks a download manager or uses more RAM than the competition.

That's no short list of complaints, but you can't say Microsoft hasn't been listening. It's been saying for months that Internet Explorer 9 -- which is now available for download as a public beta -- will mend all those issues and then some. A lot of the improvements come in speed -- Redmond's been talking about hardware acceleration since November of last year -- but there are some other interesting features such as "Pinned Sites" and "One Box" that Microsoft's been less vocal about. So, does IE9 live up to the hype and will it finally give us a preloaded browser that's fast enough to run with the others? Should you run along and download it right now? We've spent the last week using it as our primary browser on a number of different laptops to find out. We'll meet again in our full review after the break.

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Internet Explorer 9 Beta review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA GTX 470M highlights rollout of 400M mobile GPU series originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last we heard from Eurocom, it was touting its massive, workstation-class X8100 Leopard "laptop," and its now back with a pair of models that are considerably more consumer-friendly -- and gamer-friendly, specifically. Those include the 15.6-inch B5100M FOX and 17.3-inch B7110 FOX, which each pack NVIDIA's Optimus graphics-switching technology (complete with a GeForce GT330M GPU), and a range of other fully customizable options that cover the mid to high-end -- your choice of Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, and support for two hard drives for up to 1.6TB of storage, to name just a few options. Of course, prices will vary wildly depending on the config, but you can grab the base 15.6-inch model for $999, or the 17.3-incher for $1,199.

Eurocom debuts Optimus-equipped B5100M FOX, B7110 FOX gaming laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading NVIDIA's refreshed Optimus interface sheds more light on what your GPU is doing

NVIDIA's refreshed Optimus interface sheds more light on what your GPU is doing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gpugpu switchingGpuSwitchinggraphicsgraphics switchingGraphicsSwitchingnvidianvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusOptimusUIuser interfaceUserInterfaceverdevideoWed, 28 Jul 2010 15:38:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS U43JC and U43F show up at Best Buy boastin' bamboo bods]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/#comments ASUS has been showing off bamboo laptops at trade shows for about three years now, but actual machines adorned in the special wood haven't quite made it to market for what we'd call affordable prices... until now. The sub-$1,000 U43JC and U43F have been hanging out on Best Buy's website for the last couple of days, and will be shipping towards the end of the month. Internally, these two 14-inchers certainly match their strong exterior -- the $999 U43JC is a lot like the U30Jc we reviewed a few months ago with its Core i5-450M processor, NVIDIA Optimus / GeForce 310M graphics, and a 640GB hard drive. The $950 U43F has the same Core i5 processor, but instead sticks with Intel's graphics to get some WiDi bragging rights. We're planning to review at least one of these puppies in due time , but hey, don't let that deter you from hitting those pre-order links below.

ASUS U43JC and U43F show up at Best Buy boastin' bamboo bods originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1215N with NVIDIA Ion and dual-core Atom D525 is a netbook powerhouse originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gateway ID and LT series press shots

Continue reading Gateway's glowing ID laptops arrive along with new LT series netbooks

Gateway's glowing ID laptops arrive along with new LT series netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom N450AtomN450core i3Core i5CoreI3CoreI5Gatewaygateway idgateway id seriesGateway ID49gateway id49cGateway ID59Gateway LT23GatewayIdGatewayId49GatewayId49cGatewayId59GatewayIdSeriesGatewayLt23ID49ID59netbookNetBooksnvidiaNvidia OptimusNvidiaOptimusoptimusWed, 23 Jun 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Satellite M645 boasts NVIDIA Optimus and improved aesthetics, Satellite A665 makes its 3D arrival]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/toshiba-satellite-m645-boasts-nvidia-optimus-and-improved-aesthe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/toshiba-satellite-m645-boasts-nvidia-optimus-and-improved-aesthe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/toshiba-satellite-m645-boasts-nvidia-optimus-and-improved-aesthe/#comments We know, that's a pretty loaded headline, but that's exactly what Toshiba's new laptops are... loaded. Let's start with that beauty pictured above -- the now fairly familiar and often leaked 15.6-inch Satellite A665. Starting at $1,599, the 3D bad boy boasts pretty much everything you'd want in a mobile gaming rig under two grand, including an Intel Core i7-740QM CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M graphics with 1GB of VRAM, a 640GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM, and a Blu-ray drive that supports 3D playback. It comes with NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit, which includes the usual active shutter glasses and emitter. But it's not all about the specs on the A665 -- both it and the M645 have been redesigned with chiclet keyboards and a new Fusion X2 finish that combines a glossy and matte coating. Those taken with the A665 but aren't into the 3D stuff can configure a 16-inch version, which starts at $799, with a choice of Intel Core 2010 processors.

The 14-inch M645 is the smaller version of the A665 and features Core i3, i5 and i7 CPU options as well as AMD's Phenom II Quad Core processors. On the graphics front, we're extremely happy to see the line use NVIDIA's Optimus technology to automatically switch between the GeForce 310M or GeForce GT330M GPU and the IGP. To boot, the systems can be configured with Blu-ray and 7,200rpm hard drives. We should also mention that both the A665 and M645 have Toshiba's new Sleep + Music capability, which allows you plug a music player into the mic jack and blast out your tunes through the laptop's Harmon Kardon speakers even when it's powered down. We told you these machines were loaded. We'll be bringing you full reviews soon, but in the meantime enjoy the pics and full PR below.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite A and M Series hands-on

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite M645 and A665 press shots

Continue reading Toshiba Satellite M645 boasts NVIDIA Optimus and improved aesthetics, Satellite A665 makes its 3D arrival

Toshiba Satellite M645 boasts NVIDIA Optimus and improved aesthetics, Satellite A665 makes its 3D arrival originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NVIDIA Optimus at Computex 2010

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NVIDIA shows 16 new Optimus laptops at Computex, teases GTX 460M GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>310m335m460masuscompalcomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010fx700gaminggatewaygeforcegeforce 310mgeforce 330mgeforce 335mgeforce 460mGeforce310mGeforce330mGeforce335mGeforce460mgraphics switchingGraphicsSwitchingGTX 460MGtx460mhaierhaseelaptopslenovolenovo y460LenovoY460mobile gamingmobile gpumobile graphicsMobileGamingMobileGpuMobileGraphicsmsimsi fx700MsiFx700nvidianvidia optimusNvidiaOptimusoptimuspackard bellPackardBelly460Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Four more major laptop manufacturers will use NVIDIA Optimus by the fall]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/four-more-major-laptop-manufacturers-will-use-nvidia-optimus-by/#comments It's no secret that we've been big fans of NVIDIA's automatic graphics switching Optimus technology, but we've had one major complaint -- there's just not enough systems with it on the market. While ASUS has been employing the technology in most of its new systems, others, like Lenovo and HP, have been quite tight-lipped on the GPU tech. But apparently that's about to change. When we crossed paths with NVIDIA's Vice President of Worldwide Sales Rene Haas at the Netbook Summit, he revealed that at least four more major manufacturers will be using Optimus by the end of the summer. He wouldn't share any details on brands, but he did say that there should be a total of 50 Optimus lappies on the market by the fall. Of course, we don't know how many of those will be made by ASUS or will be Ion 2 netbooks, but it surely looks like the momentum is growing, and we're hoping to learn more at Computex next week. Fingers crossed that we can count the Alienware M11x among them.

Four more major laptop manufacturers will use NVIDIA Optimus by the fall originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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