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Gigabyte P2532N

Specifications

Gigabyte P2532N
Gigabyte P2532N
Processor
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 740 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Shader rate: 1480 MHz, DDR3-VRAM, ForceWare 267.21
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4096 MB DDR3-RAM (1333 MHz), max. 8 GB, 2 slots
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, LG Philips LP156WF1-TLC1, Full HD, LED backlight, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM65
Storage
WDC Scorpio Black WD7500BPKT-75PKA4T0, 750 GB 
, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: headphone, microphone, Card Reader: SD,MMC,MS,MS Pro
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802.11n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0
Optical drive
Slimtype DVD A DU8A3S
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 40 x 392 x 263 ( = 1.57 x 15.43 x 10.35 in)
Battery
61 Wh Lithium-Ion, 5400 mAh, 11.25 V, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel
Additional features
power adapter: 120 watts, manual, warranty card, cleaning cloth, driver & tool DVD, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.662 kg ( = 93.9 oz / 5.87 pounds), Power Supply: 546 g ( = 19.26 oz / 1.2 pounds)
Price
1199 Euro
Sold in
Anglo-America

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 88%, features: 74%, display: 85% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 81%

Reviews for the Gigabyte P2532N

83% Review Gigabyte P2532N Notebook | Notebookcheck
Courage to be unique. Gigabyte tries to build a 15.6 inch multimedia notebook that can serve with Nvidia's Optimus technology besides a high definition screen and a quad core processor. Read here if the P2532N is worth its money.
70% Gigabyte P2532N Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Multimedia mavens will be drawn to the $1,399 Gigabyte P2532N. There's much to love, from the notebook's five high-quality dual-channel speakers (including a subwoofer) and blazing-fast Intel Core i7-2630QM processor to a robust NVIDIA GeForce GT550M graphics card and an exquisite 1920 x 1080 HD display. The lack of Blu-ray functionality and a less-than-stellar webcam dampen our enthusiasm a bit, especially since you can get a Dell XPS 15 with Blu-ray and an HD webcam for $1,199. But if you're looking for a 15-inch entertainment laptop, the P2532N definitely deserves your attention.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
85% GIGABYTE P2532 15.6-inch Multimedia Notebook Review
Source: Tweaktown English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a notebook to watch movies on and maybe even bring the noise to a late night living room party, the P2532 is ready to rock out with you!
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/12/2011
Rating: Total score: 85%
GIGABYTE P2532: Thinnest 2nd Gen Core i7 Notebook Hands On
Source: Tweaktown English Archive.org version
With all the notebooks flooding the market it's nice to find one with a grand claim to fame. "The thinnest 2nd Generation Core i7 Notebook", as with all tech titles like that are fleeting, but they are good while they last. The GIGABYTE P2532 multimedia laptop offers a stylish design with a powerful quad-core 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/17/2011

Foreign Reviews

83% Test Gigabyte P2532N Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 88% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 81%
Ноутбук Gigabyte P2532: Core i7, GeForce GT 550M и качественный дисплей
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
very good display
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2011

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M:

Performance-level graphics card for laptops based on the old 400M series but with support for DDR3 at 900MHz.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.662 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Gigabyte: Gigabyte Technology is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer founded in 1986, best known for its motherboards and graphics cards. Gigabyte offers a wide range of products including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, monitors, systems and components. Gigabyte's laptops offer gaming and creative features on the go. Gigabyte monitors offer 4K Pro Gaming.


80.25%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-03-28 (Update: 2012-05-26)