Originally posted on July 23, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
In this digital age, not everyone owns high-tech devices and it’s not always necessary to have the most updated models. Some may own smartphones or laptops but those that still have low specs.
But despite not running on the most advanced system, low-spec laptops can let you enjoy playing computer and other video games you like. [Read more…]
Originally posted on July 29, 2011 @ 8:10 am
It’s a well known fact that if you are really into gaming, you just have to live with the fact that you will need to keep on upgrading your machine as new models and new games come out. Gaming laptops are perhaps one of the flashiest and most expensive devices in the market, but here is something that might come as a surprise – MSI’s new quad-core gaming laptop. [Read more…]
Originally posted on July 15, 2011 @ 8:21 am
Looking for a nice gaming laptop but don’t want to shell out too much money? Some may say that you are not going to find anything decent under $1000 or even $700, but all you need is a good nose for sniffing out the deals that always crop up somewhere at some point. So here’s something that will make for a great start to your weekend. [Read more…]
Originally posted on June 8, 2011 @ 9:30 am
The 3D trend is quickly catching on, especially with gaming laptops. Not too long ago, we featured the new 3D gaming laptop from Maingear, the eX-L 17 3D. As can be expected, the spec-heavy gaming laptop also comes at a price. One thing that the eX-L 17 3D cannot deliver, though, is the possibility of using the 3D functionality without the accompanying 3D glasses.
We have to admit it, those 3D glasses can be such an annoyance. I do appreciate watching 3D, especially if the effects are really worth it, but I have thought many times that I could do without the glasses. They don’t look nice, and they don’t feel comfortable either!
As if hearing these thoughts, Asus has decided to release their own 3D laptop – this time, their technology does away with the need to use 3D glasses. That’s what you call innovative!
The technology is called “Naked Eye 3D” and is made possible by the use of two overlapped LCD matrices. On top of these overlapped LCDs, a polarizing filter is used to create the stereoscopic 3D images. The system also relies on a camera that can found on the edge of the screen. The purpose of this camera is to track the viewer’s location so as to make the necessary adjustments to the polarizing filter and keep the 3D images intact, no matter what the location of the viewer is (in relation to the screen).
This is groundbreaking technology indeed, but it still has its limitations, the main thing being that only one person can view the images in 3D. This means that you still have to go get 3D glasses for everyone else if you want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2 in 3D. Then again, I suggest that you just see it in 2D – there is no need for 3D for that movie!
Another limiting aspect, in my opinion is its looks. From the angle below, the laptop does not really look visually appealing, does it?
Via Geek with Laptop
Originally posted on May 20, 2011 @ 7:51 am
Tired of using a laptop and having to view things in 2D? Then you’ll want to hear about Maingear’s latest announcement: the eX-L 17 3D. While the other numbers may not mean much at first glance, the label 3D is enough to make anyone curious.
As the name implies, the laptop is 3D ready, courtesy of Nvidia. Of course, this means that you will also need Nvidia’s 3D glasses. With everything from movies to games to TV shows going 3D these days, this kind of laptop just might become more common in the near future.
The eX-L 17 3D is not all about being 3D ready, though. It does have more to offer than that capability. Primarily being marketed as a gaming machine – Maingear actually describes it as a “wickedly fast mobile gaming” laptop – the eX-L 17 3D makes use of the latest 32nm second generation Core i7 quad core processors. And there is more – the processor is overclocked at 4.8GHz! (Men: make sure you don’t spend too much time with the laptop on your laps if you want to have children in the future!)
The screen of the eX-L 17 3D is 17.3 inches, huge enough for those who want the ultimate gaming experience. It also has Nvidia’s GeForce GTX485M graphics card – which is responsible for the 3D capabilities. As for power, the processor needs up to 55 watts. The laptop comes with an 8-cell battery and weighs a whopping 8.6 pounds (3.9 kilos).
How much will this big baby set you back? Nothing less than $2,659 for the basic configuration. Maingear allows you to build your own laptop, and depending on your preferences, you can go up to $8,000! Even if you’re not planning to blow that much on a 3D gaming laptop, it’s nice to dream. Here’s Maingear’s page to customize the eX-L 17 3D.