Eurocom Panther 2.0
Specifications
Notebook: Eurocom Panther 2.0 (Panther Series)Processor: Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 980X EE
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M
Display: 17.3 inch, 16:9, 1920x1080 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 3.6kg
Price: 3900 euro
Sold in: UK
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews for the Eurocom Panther 2.0
Source: Reg Hardware
Eurocom describes the Panther 2 as "the ultimate mobile workstation" and cetainly does well to live up to this claim given its blistering performance matched by an eye watering price tag. However, despite its mobile form factor, it's not really that portable, so it does beg the question: what's the point when a desktop alternative is cheaper? If it lives in a back of a truck performing 'special ops' then it kind of makes sense, but for the travelling techie, just be sure you sign up with a gym before taking a stroll with this Panther.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computing
A stunning workstation-class notebook and capable of handling most intensive computing tasks that need to be executed locally, which excludes massive HPC applications needing to be executed on clustered HPC hardware. The price could be prohibitive for some companies, but if you have the cash, chances are you won't be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Maximum PC
When we tested the Malibal Nine X7200 built on the same platform (Holiday 2010), we gave it a Kick Ass award. The Panther 2.0 has even more impressive specs, easily earning the award. Its size, weight, and limited battery life make it appropriate for only a small subset of users, but its performance and flexibility define a new class of mobile gaming systems.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/27/2011
Comment
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M:
Professional workstation graphics card with certified drivers for optimal CAD and DCC support. The Quadro FX 3800M is based on the GeForce GTX 280M core and when compared to the FX 3700M, the FX 3800M features higher clock speeds and is produced on a 55nm manufacturing process.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
980X EE: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
17.3": Meanwhile the 17 inch display size is a more frequently offered standard format for desktop-replacements. The DTR-laptops can't be carried easily, need much energy but on the other side texts can be read easily and high resolutions are no problem. DTR mainly are intended for stationary usage on desks, where the weight and the energy need are unimportant.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.6 kg: This laptop is heavy below average, compared with the average of notebooks. Therefore especially desktop replacements fit in this class of weight.
Eurocom: Eurocom (founded: October 1988) is a UK-based video game developer founded specifically to develop games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Later, Eurocom has expanded to other platforms and also sells laptops with own brand. The official location of the company is in Canada. According laptops, Eurocom focusses desktop replacement laptops for the sell regions Anglo-America and UK.
85%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
