Alienware's once-popular M11x may be heading for retirement, but
boutique rival Origin is keeping the ultraportable gaming laptop alive.
(Credit:
Origin)
The 11-inch gaming laptop is the textbook definition of a niche product.
In fact, up until now, there's really only been one serious entry in
that category,
Dell's Alienware M11x.
Origin (coincidentally co-founded by some former Alienware employees)
is now getting into the game, with the Eon 11-S, which the company calls
a "compact high-performance laptop."
Interestingly, this new model won't actually double the number of 11-inch gaming laptops available, as the Alienware model is
being quietly discontinued.
That's a shame, as we liked the M11x, even if it wasn't the most
practical for either serious PC gamers, or portability obsessed
travellers.
Taking a bit of a shot at the current trend for slim ultrabook-style
laptops, Origin CEO and co-founder Kevin Wasielewski says, "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.'"
(Credit:
Origin)
The new Origin Eon 11-S will debut with
Intel's new third-generation Core i-series processors
and Nvidia's GT 650M graphics, which sounds like a basis for a good
gaming rig. The company claims 6.5 hours of battery life (with Nvidia's
Optimus technology switching the GPU off as needed), and a weight under
four pounds. Like the recent Eon 17-S update, the 11-inch version will
also include Origin's new finned (and frankly, a bit Alienware-like)
back lid design.
The highly customizable Origin Eon 11-S is available to order now, and starts at $999.
Source: news.cnet.com
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