Origin PC EON11-S Is a Small but Strong Gaming Beast

Gaming laptops don't need to be large, especially when you're traveling somewhere and can't bring along a big, 17.3-inch beast, so Origin PC created the EON11-S. 

The Origin EON11-S is what Dell's Alienware M11x would have been had the company not decided to give up on it. 

Not that there won't be any competitors, Clevo has just this sort of machine up for sale through various brands across the world. 

Anyway, the Origin PC EON11-S predictably uses a third-generation Intel Core central processing unit (CPU), otherwise known as Ivy Bridge. 

Backing whichever chip happens to be chosen is none other than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M discrete graphics card, with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. 

Naturally, this means that the NVIDIA Optimus technology is present (switches between the discrete and CPU graphics based on need). 

Moving on, storage and memory capacities are customizable, so even though the starting price is $999 (754 Euro), the final one may be much higher. 

As for the rest, Origin PC made sure its creation was as ready as it could be for high-quality multimedia and gaming, meaning that, with the above components covering the graphics side, THX TruStudio Pro audio technology ensures a good sound quality. 

Other specs include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI, all in a light frame (4lbs / 1.81 kilograms). 

"ORIGIN PC continues to lead the industry by unveiling our powerful, compact, lightweight EON 11-S and adding Intel's highly anticipated 3rd generation processors to our award winning lineup of desktops and laptops." said Kevin Wasielewski ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. 

"Everyone dreams of a laptop that is smaller, lighter, has a longer battery life and has the ability to play all of the latest PC games well. The EON11-S makes that dream a reality and without making any 'ultra-sacrifices'."

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