PRESS RELEASE
“Skylake” and “30-key Rollover” Anti-ghost Backlit Keyboard
Feb 2016: Gigabyte launches its new 17.3” gaming laptop, the P57, which features the 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M/965M graphics. Scoring 9100+ in 3DMark 11, the P57W comes with all the features that the 14nm Skylake architecture has to offer: lightning-fast storage M.2 PCIe SSD, 2133MHz DDR4 memory, HDMI 2.0 which grants 4K display with, and the convenient USB 3.1 Type-C connector. In addition, the P57 offers users “30-key Rollover” backlit keyboard to ensure gamers’ commands work instantaneously. All of these exceptional features make P57 as a fully developed gaming laptop.
* P57K with GTX 965M GDDR5 2GB is also available.
Massive Tri-storage M.2 SSD and DDR4 memory
The tri-storage P57 carries a maximum of a 512GB M.2 SSD and two 2TB HDD. With the latest PCI-Express 3.0 and NVM Express (NVMe) technology, the M.2 NVMe SSD reaches a maximum speed of 2000MB/s, allowing it to run 4 times faster than traditional SATA SSD. The P57 includes a swappable ODD/HDD bay, allowing users to manage their storage however they want. It’s embedded with 2 slots of 16GB DDR4 memory with a 2133MHz frequency, granting users with fast and smooth gaming experiences. The P57 features a USB 3.1 Type-C port which allows data to be transferred in a super-fast speed.
Anti-ghosting with 30-key Rollover Keyboard and XSplit Gamecaster
A major highlight of P57 is its 30-key rollover anti-ghost backlit keyboard which is ideal for users with fast hands or playing games which include surprise attacks. This keyboard will register every key that is being pressed up to 30 keys simultaneously*. The backlit keyboard means gamers are able to game in dimly lit places, knowing that the right combos are being pressed everytime. The P57 also comes with XSplit Gamecaster* Premium membership. Now users can start streaming right away when they turned on their laptop!
*Function keys (F1 - F12) are excluded from anti-ghosting feature.
**Free 3-month XSplit Gamecaster Premium License
Enjoy 4K Display with HDMI 2.0 and Full HD IPS Display
Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970M*, the P57W scores P9100 in 3DMark 11, allowing users to enjoy graphics presentation at its best. This enjoyment can be further enhanced by P57’s Full HD IPS Wide View Matte display (optional). No matter which angles the display is viewed from, users are ensured that high resolution vivid colours and accurate visions are delivered from all angles. It’s matte display with anti-glare coatings eliminates reflections, which further enhance vision comfort. With the Skylake processor, the HDMI 2.0 is also embedded in the P57. That together with HDCP 2.2, high quality 4K visual at 60Hz is delivered to the user.
All-rounded Features, Fully Developed Laptop
Enjoy clear clarity acoustic sound with Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater. With Digital Plus™, users experience realistic yet thrilling gaming sound effects. Back up large amount of data with the optional built-in Blu-ray Rewritable Drive which supports all the latest media in crystal clear HD quality. The Smart Dashboard provides real-time information on your P57, including the CPU and GPU loads. Lastly, it is important to eliminate network latency during gaming sessions. The LAN Optimizer solves this problem by prioritizing the desired type of packets according to user settings. The P57 truly is a full-fledge gaming laptop that would bring users wonderful gaming experiences that he would not enjoy elsewhere.
P57W Features and Specs:
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
- Efficient 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
- Brilliant Full HD IPS Matte Display
- 30-key Rollover Anti-ghost Backlit Keyboard
- USB 3.0 (Type-A)*3, USB 3.1 (Type-C)*1, HDMI 2.0, D-sub, RJ45, mini DP, Mic-in, Earphone-out , SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack
- Dimensions: 421(W)x290(D)x24.9(H) mm
- *All specifications are subject to change without prior notifications.
Where to Buy: The P57 is available from Scan Computers and Overclockers UK
The Gigabyte range of notebooks can be bought from a variety of retailers. 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.
