Gigabyte Notebook Product Launch featuring P2542 Gaming Notebook and U2442 Ultrabook
by: Revengsky Joseph D. Reyes (rjdreyes – jcyberinux.com)
Gigabyte (Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines) – Yesterday, Gigabyte announces their new line of Notebooks/Laptops. They unveiled their products to the press, distributors and to the media, the P2542 Gaming Notebook and U2442 Ultrabook.
But before we introduce to you the Gaming Notebook P2542 and U2442 Ultra book, let us share to you the products that they showcase on the event. The 14” Gigabyte Lightweight Notebook M2432.
Gigabyte Notebook M2432 Technical Specifications:
OS: Genuine Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional)
CPU: Intel Core i5-2450M Processor (2.5GHz~3.1GHz)
Display: 14″ 1366×768 LED backlight
Memory: 4GB DDRIII, 2 slots (Max 8GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
Video Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Storage (HDD): 750 GB 2.5″9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm; 64/128 GB SSD Flash Stroage
Optical Disk Drive: Slim-Body DVD- Super Multi Dual-Layer Drive
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V3.0+HS
I/O Port: USB(3.0) x2, eSATA/USB(2.0)Combo x1, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out,
4-in-1 card reader(SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack, Docking Port
Audio: 1.5 Watt Speaker x2, Internal Microphone
Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel
Battery: Li-polymer, 3600mAh, 11.1V, 39.96wh
Security: Kensington Lock
Dimensions: 328(W) x 230(D) x 27(H) mm
Weight: 1.8kg (HDD, w/ ODD and 6-cell battery); 1.72kg (SSD, w/ ODD and 6-cell battery)
Next is the 11.6” Gigabyte T1132 Booktop Multi-touchTablet, a Notebook, Tablet and Desktop in all one package!
Gigabyte Notebook T1132N Booktop Technical Specifications:
OS: Genuine Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional)
CPU: Intel Core i5-2467M Processor (1.6GHz-2.3GHz)
Display: 11.6” Capacitive Multi-touch Panel 1366×768 LED backlight
Memory: 4GB DDRIII, 2 slots (Max 8GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
Video Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce GT520M 1GB Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Storage (HDD): 320/500/750GB 2.5″9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm
Optical Disk Drive: Docking Station includes slot-in DVD- Super Multi Dual-Layer Drive
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V3.0+HS
I/O Port: USB(3.0) x1, USB(2.0) x1, eSATA/USB Combo x1, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in,
Earphone-out, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack, Docking Port
Audio: 2 Watt Speaker x4 (Including 2 Woofer speaker), Internal Microphone
Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel
Battery: Li-ion 6-cell
Security: Kensington Lock
Dimensions: 290(W) x 220.7(D) x 27.86~40(H) mm
Weight: 1.76Kg (w/ 6-cell battery)
Then the Unlimited Versatility Realized 14” Gigabyte Notebook Q2432.
Gigabyte Notebook Q2432 Technical Specifications:
OS: Genuine Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional)
CPU: Intel Core i5-2450M Processor (2.5GHz~3.1GHz)
Display: 14″ 1366×768 LED backlight
Memory: 4GB DDRIII, 2 slots (Max 8GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
Video Graphics: AMD Radeon HD6730M 1GB
Storage (HDD): 320/500/640/750GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm
Optical Disk Drive: 12.7mm Super Multi DVD RW
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V3.0+HS
I/O Port: USB(2.0) x1, USB(3.0) x2, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out,
6-in-1 card reader(SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/SDXC/SDHC), DC-in jack
Audio: 2W Speaker x2, Internal Mic-in
Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel
Battery: Li-ion 6-cell
Security: Kensington Lock
Dimensions: 342.4(W) x 240(D) x 31.9 (H) mm
Weight: 2.2kg(w/ODD and 6-cell battery)
And Introducing the Lightest, Fastest and the Most Affordable Lightweight Notebook, 14” Gigabyte Notebook U2442 Extreme Ultrabook.
Gigabyte Notebook U2442 Technical Specifications:
OS: Genuine Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional)
CPU: 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3210M Processor(2.5GHz-3.1GHz)
Display: 14″ HD+ 1600×900 LED backlight
Memory: 4GB DDRIII SO-DIMM 2 slots (Max 8GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset
Video Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 2GB Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Storage (HDD): 128GB mSATA Solid State Drive (m-SSD) / 750GB, 1TB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm (optional)
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0
I/O Port: USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, D-sub, HDMI, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack
Audio: 2 Watt Speaker x2, Internal Microphone
Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel
Battery: Li-polymer, 4000mAh, 4.2V, 44Wh
Security: Kensington Lock
Dimensions: 339(W) x 233(D) x 18.5~21(H) mm
Weight: 1.59kg (w/ Battery and m-SSD); 1.69kg (w/Battery, m-SSD, and HDD)
And lastly, is the Gaming Notebook, 15.6” Gigabyte Notebook P2542 Blu-ray Gaming Notebook! Unleash the Fury!
Gigabyte Notebook P2542 Technical Specifications:
OS: Genuine Windows 7 (Home Premium/Professional)
CPU: 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor (2.3GHz-3.3GHz)
Display: 15.6″ Full HD 1920X1080 LED backlight
Memory: 2GB/4GB/8GB DDRIII 1600, 2 slots (Max 16GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset
Video Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB Supports NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Storage (HDD): 256GB SSD Flash Storage / 128GB mSATA Solid State Drive + 750GB 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 7200rpm
Optical Disk Drive: Blu-ray Rewritable Drive with BDXL Support
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Base-T
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0
I/O Port: USB(3.0) x2, eSATA/USB(2.0) Combo x1, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), DC-in Jack
Audio: 1.5 Watt Speaker x4, Woofer speaker x1, Internal Microphone
Webcam: 1.3 MegaPixel
Battery: Li-ion 6-cell, 5400mAh
Security: Kensington Lock
Dimensions: 392(W) x 263(D) x 32.1-38.3(H) mm
Weight: 2.6kg (w/ODD and 6-cell battery)
The Gigabyte Gaming Notebooks – U2442 Ultrabook has two versions: Intel Core i5 version comes with retail price of 55,590 php and Intel Core i7 version will the retail price of 63,590 php. The P2542 comes with retail price of 75,590 php.
(Note: Gigabyte (Gigabyte Notebooks) Logo/Images/Pictures has respective copyright. I used it for demonstration purpose only.)
Related Links / Articles / Entries / References / Sources:
Gigabyte – Official Site
Gigabyte – Notebook M Series – M2432 – Official Site
Gigabyte – Notebook T Series – T1132N – Official Site
Gigabyte – Notebook I/Q Series – Q2432A – Official Site
Gigabyte – Notebook U Series – U2442N – Official Site
Gigabyte – Notebook P Series – P2542G – Official Site
