Lightest 15.6" Gaming Laptop with Whopping Storage up to 4TB by GIGABYTE – ‘Ultraforce’ P35W v2

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Potent NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M Graphics in 20.9mm chassis

May 2014: - GIGABYTE unveil the lightest 15.6" gaming laptop, called the ‘Ultraforce' P35W v2. Measuring only 20.9mm thin andweighing 2.16 kg, P35W v2 is powered by 4^th-gen Intel® Core^TM i7 Processor and potent NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB VRAM (scoring P7100 in 3DMark 11) delivering amazing gameplay and smooth-rendering of 3D graphics. P35W v2 caters to the growing demand in mobile gaming, creating a full-throttled gaming experience without the bulk and heft synonymous in the gaming laptop category. P35W v2 has a sandblasted aluminum matt finish, sleek and is subtle enough to be seen in the boardroom yet with enough firepower under the hood to power through games. ‘Ultraforce' superior mobility releases power users from the shackles of a desktop, providing uncompromised performance for playing the latest games or running resource-demanding applications on the go.

Thrilling Performance, Lightning Response & Flexible Storage: GTX 870M + 4TB

The powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB VRAM surges to P7100 in 3DMark11 and 4th-gen Intel® Core^TM i7 Processor provides better battery life and improved power efficiency in the P35W v2. The hot-swappable ODD/HDD Slot adds flexibility for ultimate convenience and numerous possibilities for user customisation. Unique massive quad-storage supports four SSDs up to a total of 2TB or two 512MB mSATA SSDs plus two 1.5TB HDDs for a maximum of 4TB*. RAID 0 transmissions make for speedy responses while the massive storage houses larger files ready for access. With GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-Cool technology, P35W v2 is able to pack dual thermal pipes plus two dedicated fans for CPU & GPU, ensuring optimal cooling for gaming or intensive work.

Sensational Vision: FHD IPS Display & Adaptive Backlit

Full HD IPS wide-angle anti-glare display enhances colour representation delivering clear and vivid images for viewing from any direction; IPS panel with 72% colour gamut guarantees superb colour accuracy for immersive gameplay and captivating multimedia entertainment. A Mini DisplayPort readies output to an external display up to 4K while built-in sound optimisation and Blu-ray drive* turns P35W v2 into a mobile personal theatre. The backlit keyboard adjusts brightness depending on your need for accurate key strokes while gaming or typing in dimly lit conditions.

* Product specifications and availability may vary by country.

Smart Integration: Taking User Experience to a New Level

In addition to all the outstanding features on the P35W v2, the integrated hardware and innovative software make for an intuitive User-Interface. GIGABYTE Smart Manager allows the user to control many facets of the P35W v2 with just one click. For instance, GIGABYTE Fan Tweak offers 3 modes of fan speed for easy configuration while system stability is assured. LAN Optimizer eliminates network latency and improves online gaming and/or web browsing by prioritizing the desired type of packets according to user settings. LockWin Key allows Windows Key to be locked during gaming sessions, freeing gamers from interruptions in gameplay. The P35W v2 is created to ensure gamers enjoy the best playing time anytime, anywhere.

P35W v2 Features and Specs:

• Thrilling Visuals withNVIDIA^®GeForce^®GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB; scoring P7100 in 3D Mark 11
• Powerful and Efficient 4^th-gen Intel® Core^TM i7 Processor
• Only 20.9 mm slim
• Weight: 2.16kgs (4.76 lbs)
• Life-like Visuals by Full HD IPS Matte Display
• Hot-swappable Bay: 9.5mm Blu-ray/HDD or SSD/Weight saver
• Electroluminescence Backlit Keyboard
• USB 3.0 x Two, USB 2.0 x Two, HDMI, D-sub, Mini DisplayPort, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out(SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack
• Dimensions:385 x 270 x 20.9 mm

The P35Wv2 is available from May 2014 with a SRP £1219.00

Where to Buy:

The Gigabyte range of notebooks can be bought from a variety of retailers including:Laptops Direct, MISCO and Amazon. Full stockiest details can be found here.

http://www.gigabyte.com/where-to-buy/where-to-buy.aspx#109141000-5--

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a leading brand in the IT industry with branch offices located in 24 countries around the world. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a small research and development team and has since taken a position as one of the in the world's top motherboard manufacturers. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, datacenter servers, networking products, mobile handsets, and home entertainment devices to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to "Upgrade Your Life" with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service.

Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information.