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Gigabyte Launches P35XV3: Slim Gaming Laptop with 5TB Storage, GTX 980M

Posted on December 4, 2014

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Low TDP mobile components that still yield performance rivaling desktops means the gaming laptop market can finally build machines that aren't simply “desktop replacements.” Gigabyte's new P35X notebook is one of the thinnest and lightest available in its class, outfitted with a GTX 980M, i7-4710HQ, 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, and 5TB of storage (2x2TB HDD, 2x512GB mSATA SSD).

 The new unit is slated to ship tomorrow, December 5th, and weighs-in at just 5 pounds (2.2/2.3 kg); the dimensions are measured at 385 x 270 x 20.9 mm (WDH), making the P35X one of the smallest gaming notebooks on the market. Its most immediate competition comes from MSI, in the form of the GS70 Stealth, and CyberPower's Fangbook.

 Gigabyte P35X V3 Notebook Specs

OSWindows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
CPU4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4860HQ (2.4GHz-3.6GHz)
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ (2.5GHz-3.5GHz)
Display15.6" WQHD+ 2880x1620 Wide Viewing Angle LCD
15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Wide Viewing Angle LCD
System Memory4/8GB DDRIIIL 1600, 2 slots (Max 16GB)
ChipsetMobile Intel® HM87 Express Chipset
Video GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M GDDR5 8GB
Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
Storage

*Supports Quadruple-storage System
128/256/512GB mSATA SSD
128/256/512GB mSATA SSD + 500/750GB/1TB/2TB 2.5" HDD 5400rpm/7200rpm
128/256/512GB mSATA SSD + 128/256/512GB mSATA SSD + 500/750GB/1TB/2TB 2.5" HDD 5400rpm/7200rpm
500/750GB/1TB/2TB 2.5" HDD 5400rpm/7200rpm

*The storage capacity may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information.

Keyboard TypeFull-sized Auto-Adjusting Backlit Keyboard
Optical Disk DriveBlu-ray Rewritable Drive with BDXL Support
Super Multi DVD RW
I/O PortUSB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*2, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack, Mini DisplayPort
Audio1.5 Watt Speaker*2, Woofer speaker*1, Microphone, Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater
CommunicationsLAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
Wireless LAN: 802.11ac/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0
WebcamHD Camera
SecurityKensington Lock
BatteryLi-Polymer, 11.1V, 75.81Wh
Dimensions385(W) x 270(D) x 20.9(H) mm
Weight~2.2kg (w/ Li-Polymer Battery)
~2.3kg (w/ ODD and Li-Polymer Battery)

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MSRP is yet unannounced. It is likely that the notebook will ship in a few SKUs to make pricing more tiered, but given the P35X's competition, it will easily be over two-grand – likely closer to three. Ditching some of the storage would diminish cost greatly, assuming Gigabyte allows a SKU with less data capacity.

- Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke.