ORIGIN Combines Powerful Processors And Graphics In New Laptops

ORIGIN PC announced two new laptops that boast of being the most powerful ORIGIN laptops available with mobile processors. The new EON15-S and EON17-S laptops feature 2nd generation Intel Sandy Bridge processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M graphics cards. The laptops also feature updated motherboards that are free from the Intel chipset error. Soon, ORIGIN plans to release updated desktop motherboards. As you would suspect from their names, the EON15-S is a 15.6-inch model while the EON17-S is a 17.3-inch model.

ORIGIN EON Laptops Now Available with 2nd Generation Intel Processors, updated Intel motherboards, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M Graphics Cards

The most powerful combination of mobile processors and mobile graphics cards

Miami, FL – February 24, 2011, 9:00AM Eastern – ORIGIN PC announced today the availability of the EON15-S and EON17-S laptops.  Featuring 2nd generation Intel “Sandybridge” processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M graphics cards, the laptops are the most powerful ORIGIN laptops available with mobile processors. The EON-S laptops have updated motherboards that do not have the previously announced Intel chipset error.  Updated desktop motherboards will be available on ORIGIN systems soon. 

EON15-S Features and Technology:

  • 15.6" Full HD Widescreen, LED, 16:9,
  • 1920 x 1080
  • Customizable ORIGIN top cover
  • 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 Processors
  • Intel Overclocking Technology
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M 1.5GB  or GTX485M 2GB
  • FOUR Memory Slots for up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333Mhz or 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
  • Bluray, Hybrid and SSD drive support
  • Full size keyboard with numeric pad
  • HDMI Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD Audio with THX TruStudio support
  • Built-in USB 3.0 & E-SATA ports
  • (W)14.80" x (D)10.08" x (H)1.38" – 1.69"
  • 6.8 lbs with the battery

EON17-S Features and Technology:

  • 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, LED, 16.9, 1920 x 1080
  • Customizable ORIGIN top cover
  • 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 Processors
  • Intel Overclocking Technology
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M 1.5GB  or GTX485M 2GB
  • FOUR Memory Slots for up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333Mhz or 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
  • Bluray, Hybrid and SSD drive support
  • Full size keyboard with numeric pad
  • HDMI Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD Audio with THX TruStudio support
  • Built-In TV tuner support
  • Built-in USB 3.0 & E-SATA ports
  • (W)16.22" x (D)10.87" x (H)1.65" – 1.79”
  • 8.6 lbs with the battery

“The 2nd generation Intel processors combined with NVIDIA’s latest graphics cards creates the most powerful ORIGIN laptop built in a package that is amazingly light and portable,” said Kevin Wasielewski ORIGIN CEO and co-founder.

“ORIGIN knows that the fastest laptops start with the world’s fastest notebook GPU at their core, so they choose NVIDIA,” said Rene Haas, general manager of notebook GPUs at NVIDIA.  “GeForce GTX 485M delivers the fastest performance and visually-stunning graphics to ORIGIN’s EON Series of notebooks.”

"The ORIGIN EON-S laptops built with Intel's second generation Core Processors are some of the most powerful platforms on the market for gamers, power users, and professionals" said Eric Thompson, Director of North America Channel for Intel Corporation.  

ORIGIN systems feature a 1 to 3 year free shipping and free part replacement warranty backed with the best in class integration, quality testing and support. ORIGIN offers a free life-time phone and online service guarantee and each customer has a dedicated support team and free life-time labor for upgrade needs.  Systems can be configured one on one with an ORIGIN specialist through 1-877-ORIGIN-0 (674-4460 or sales@originpc.com.