{"id":13675,"date":"2017-02-08T14:58:44","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=13675"},"modified":"2017-02-08T15:00:57","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T13:00:57","slug":"samsung-enters-the-gaming-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/samsung-enters-the-gaming-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Enters The Gaming Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gaming has become a very lucrative market. With many hardware manufacturers realising that they need to focus more on this growing segment of very loyal users.<\/span><\/p>\n

At CES 2017, Samsung unveiled their foray into the gaming market with the release of the Samsung Notebook Odyssey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing the Samsung Notebook Odyssey<\/h2>\n

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\u201cThe Samsung Notebook Odyssey was designed specifically with gamers in mind. It\u00a0is equipped with exclusive features to offer users one of the best gaming notebooks available on the market,\u201d said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. \u201cToday, serious and even casual gamers seek computing devices that not only pack power for intense graphics-rich games, but also feature a stylish and portable design. We\u2019re excited to expand our PC portfolio with a premium gaming solution featuring refinements in design, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced gaming usability.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Features<\/h3>\n
The Samsung Notebook Odyssey includes advanced technology, such as the HexaFlow Vent. This is an advanced cooling and ventilation system that helps the device remain cool. You\u00a0can also open the HexaFlow Vent, which is located on the bottom panel of the device, to upgrade the storage and memory.<\/span><\/div>\n
The Odyssey is powered\u00a0by a 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor (Quad Core 45W) and has an immersive and dynamic cinema-quality HDR video experience.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Not only does the device have a\u00a0high-performing engine, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey 17.3-inch has a backlight that goes up to 300 nits (280 nits on 15.6-inch) in brightness for crystal clear images. It also includes an anti-glare surface treatment to minimize reflection, allowing you\u00a0to focus on your next move without distractions.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The Samsung Notebook Odyssey\u2019s keyboard includes features such as\u00a0ergonomically curved keycaps. These include\u00a00.5mm volcano keycaps on the 17.3-inch, 0.3mm crater keycaps, and backlit WASD keys to provide users with optimal interactions on the 15.6-inch. For personalisation and easy access to crucial keys, you can also choose the backlit color of individual keycaps on the Samsung Notebook Odyssey 17.3-inch.<\/span><\/div>\n

*Additional memory and storage sold separately.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Product Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0Odyssey (17.3-inch)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0Odyssey (15.6-inch)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Screen<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a017.3-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080),<\/span>
\nAngle Display, Anti-Glare Type<\/span><\/td>\n		15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080),<\/span>
\nAngle Display Anti-Glare Type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Processor<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUp to 7th Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 processor | Quad Core 45W<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0Up to 7th Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 processor | Quad Core 45W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Memory<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUp to 64GB (DDR4, 4 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 32GB (DDR4, 2 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Storage<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUp to 512GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD | Dual SSD + HDD, Triple Storage<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0Up to 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD | SSD + HDD, Dual Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Graphics<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTBD<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0NVIDIA GTX1050 (40W Full PERFORMANCE) GDDR5 4GB\/2GB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Input<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nVolcano Keycap (0.5mm) \/ 2.5mm stroke \/ Customized real RGB LED color for individual keys<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0WASD Key highlight | LED BACKLIT KEYBOARD | CRATER KEYCAP: CURVED KEYCAPS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Battery<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a093Wh<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a043Wh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0CMF<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBLACK<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0BLACK \/ WHITE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a03.79kg<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a02.53 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Height<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a035.6mm \u2013 37.7mm<\/span><\/td>\n24.0mm \u2013 28.2mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Ports<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nType-C (Thunderbolt3) | USB 3.0 (4EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP | MIC<\/span><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 (1EA) | USB 2.0 (2EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP & Mic Combo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gaming has become a very lucrative market. With many hardware manufacturers realising that they need to focus more on this growing segment of very loyal users. At CES 2017, Samsung unveiled their foray into the gaming market with the release of the Samsung Notebook Odyssey. Introducing the Samsung Notebook Odyssey \u201cThe Samsung Notebook Odyssey was<\/p>\n

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