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    Gigabyte P2542G information?

    Discussion in 'Gigabyte and Aorus' started by Xrave, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Xrave

    Xrave Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I've been scouring the network for information regarding how HEAVY the Gigaybte P2542G is. I don't get it, people've done some hands-on for it, but NO ONE EVER THINKS TO WEIGH IT :mad:

    so yeah, any information is ultra appreciated.

    Xrave
     
    Xrave, Apr 23, 2012
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  2. PaKii94

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    the design from the previous generation stayed about the same with few tweaks. so it will be similar in size/weight of the p2532n

    Review Gigabyte P2532N Notebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews

     
    PaKii94, Apr 24, 2012
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    bzh2, Apr 24, 2012
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    This laptop looks VERY appealing. Does anyone know the release date for this?
     
    flawless2c, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. Xrave

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    I agree! But I don't really care about the backlit keyboard anyhow, so it's really coming down to the weight difference (Gigabyte's .2lbs higher) and CPU difference.

    I'll open a thread in the Which Laptop forum section for discussions.
     
    Xrave, Apr 25, 2012
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    someone emailed a reseller i think and they said Q3, i called a reseller and he said he would get back to me in a few days with a date lets hope he does
     
    PaKii94, Apr 27, 2012
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    u2442 looks even better

    very interested in both of these laptops

    ...who the heck sells them in canada though...
     
    forumbrah, May 13, 2012
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    any info about avaliability of P2542G?
     
    spaceraulx, Jul 20, 2012
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    The P2542G's GPU blows away the U2442 due to its GDDR5 memory.

    You can buy it from XoticPC. I'm sure there are other resellers now.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 12, 2012
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    GPU runs at 83c, dual fan doesn't seem to be working like they hope. I have a feel the u2442 series will run hot too.
     
    phoduma, Aug 27, 2012
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    Long time lurker, first post here. I've been looking at this laptop for a while and was hoping to get it soon.

    After reading about the temps, i'm wondering if the BIOS allows undervolting the CPU. Anyone have any idea?
     
    sunzt, Aug 29, 2012
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    I would have my pre-order in already if it had backlit keys.. why's it so difficult to find what I want in a laptop? :p
     
    hizzaah, Sep 11, 2012
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    Does it have Matte or glossy display ?
     
    Chomik27, Oct 3, 2012
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    I got answer form Gigabyte, all p2542g models have matte surface
     
    Chomik27, Oct 4, 2012
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    weight: 5.73 lb
    Other specs here too.
    Notebook GIGABYTE P2542G : details, prices, reviews

    Has an i7/3610 and GTX 660M GPU, which is I believe same as the new Apple Retina 15". That GPU Blows away the onboard (4000) video of the more expensive Top end Samsung 900 series ultrabooks.

    Only problem I see is a Shiny (reflective) chrome outline of inner Bezel which looks distracting.

    Review and lotsa Pix:
    Review Gigabyte P2542G Notebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews

    Good lookin Yellow cover:
    [​IMG]
     
    unmarc, Oct 9, 2012
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  18. DeathDealer

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    We need more reviews on this laptop! On paper, it seems like the perfect balance between style, power, and portability.
     
    DeathDealer, Oct 12, 2012
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    The MBP comes with a 650m not 660m, so this is faster, but still mid range, and it's perhaps unfair to compare it to an ultrabook.

    Looks good, although it would be nice if it comes in something other than yellow. Personal taste I suppose.
     
    Tmets, Oct 12, 2012
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    If I'm not mistaken, this is the lightest laptop with a 660m. The next would be the Razer Blade, but that is 17', weighs 6 lbs. +, and doesn't have an optical drive.
     
    DeathDealer, Oct 14, 2012
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    Nope the MSi Ge-60 is a bit lighter, but the Gigabyte has 2 exhaust fans and the GE-60 has 1. I bought the GE-60 because I needed a laptop now. This was a close contender.
     
    joeelmex, Oct 15, 2012
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  22. Defengar

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    this is also half the price of the blade and has better spec options.
     
    Defengar, Oct 15, 2012
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