Samsung launches a powerful gaming laptop

KOREAN ELECTRONICS MAKER Samsung has launched a powerful gaming laptop.

The Series 7 Gamer notebook PC, which is designed to deliver a "smarter and richer" gaming experience, is powered by a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor.

This is combined with a high-end gaming AMD Radeon HD graphics card as well as an 8GB Expresscache system to deliver "incredible gaming speeds", Samsung claims.

The notebook PC has a 3D 17.3in display with full HD 1920x1080 resolution and comes equipped with 3D surround sound.

The Samsung Series 7 Gamer features four different optimisation modes and in addition to the main 'Gaming' mode, it includes a 'Balanced' mode for everyday use, 'Library' mode for quiet surroundings, and 'Green' mode for maximum battery performance. The modes can be switched using the Mode Dial.

The four performance settings accommodate different situations so when in 'Gaming' mode, for example, CPU performance is maximised, the turbo cooling system operates at 100 per cent fan speed and the touch pad is turned off to avoid any disturbances while in action.

The notebook PC also features a gaming keyboard with a desktop layout, including ergonomic U-shaped key caps, a 2.7mm keystroke and separated arrow keys to provide more precise control.

"With the Series 7 GAMER we have delivered a notebook that can compete with a desktop PC, and that sets the benchmark for gaming notebooks," said Damian Cusick, GM of Computing at Samsung for the UK and Ireland. "The Series 7 is packed with features that specifically meet the demands of serious gamers, and with its four optimisation modes, can deliver optimum performance for a wide variety of different activities, at the turn of a dial."

The Series 7 Gamer is equipped with a AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5 graphics card that has an advanced architecture for video quality and performance. It has full support for DirectX 11 so it delivers visually impressive games, as well as improved performance when viewing websites and using everyday applications.

It comes equipped with a 17.3in Superbright HD 3D display working at 120Hz, with Bluetooth-enabled active shuttering 3D glasses for a smooth and clear 3D experience.

Meanwhile, the Series 7 Gamer surround sound system features two powerful built-in speakers and a subwoofer.

But all this does not come cheap. The Samsung Series 7 Gamer notebook PC comes with 3D glasses and is available in the UK from PC World, Amazon, John Lewis and dedicated gaming PC specialists for £1,499. µ