Origin PC is now selling a line of gaming laptops and mobile workstations powered by 12th-gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX 30 series graphics. That includes models with 15.6 inch and 17 inch displays and beefy specs. But Origin has also introduced a new 14 inch model that trades some performance for portability. The […]
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Origin’s EON15-X is a laptop with AMD Ryzen desktop chips (available for $1624 and up)
The Origin EON15-X is a high-end laptop with the heart of a desktop computer. Available with up to a 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPU, the system packs more horsepower than almost any other laptop on the market… except maybe XMG’s Apex 15, which supports up to a 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor. It looks […]
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Lilbits 375: New NVIDIA Shield TV on the way?
The NVIDIA Shield TV may be a few years old at this point, but it’s still the most powerful Android TV box available and the fullest-featured thanks to regular software updates from NVIDIA. In addition to serving as a media streamer, it can be used as a gaming device thanks to support for Android TV […]
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Origin gives EVO 15-S gaming laptop a hexa-core refresh
Origin’s EVO 15-S gaming laptop weighs measures about 0.7 inches thick and weighs about 4.3 pounds. That’s been true since Origin first launched the EVO 15-S in 2016. But the company has updated the specs several times without increasing the laptop’s size or weight. Last year we got 2nd-gen hardware with an optional 4K display, […]
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Origin Evo15-S gaming laptop update brings Kaby Lake, GeForce 1070
When Origin launched its Evo15-S gaming laptop last year, I took note because the 4 pound laptop measured just 0.69 inches thick, but it had an Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. Now Origin is updating the notebook with a new model sporting a Core i7-7700HQ CPU and support for […]
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Origin launches a gaming laptop with $999 starting price
These days it’s not uncommon to find notebook computers that sell for under $200. But if you want a gaming laptop you usually need to pay well over $1000 for a machine with the latest CPU, graphics and display technology. Now Origin is bucking the trend (a little) with a gaming laptop that sells for […]
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Origin launches 4 pound EVO15-S gaming laptop with GTX 1060 graphics
Origin PC has launched a gaming laptop with a powerful processor, discrete graphics, and a surprisingly compact design. What’s not surprising about the Origin EVO15-S laptop its its high price: it sells for about $2099 and up. The notebook has a 15.6 inch full HD IPS display and the system measures about 15″ x 9.8″ […]
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Gigabyte, Origin unveil compact gaming laptops with NVIDIA Maxwell graphics
NVIDIA’s new graphics chips for laptops offer faster performance, support for higher-resolution displays, and new technology to help gamers squeeze longer battery life out of their notebooks. Many of the new laptops to feature NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M and 970M chips sport big screens, big batteries, and chunky cases. But a few companies are packing […]
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Origin, CyberPower launch new thin and light gaming laptops
Looking for a gaming laptop, but don’t want a notebook that weighs more than a car? There are two new thin and light options available, courtesy of CyberPower and Origin. The CyberPower Zeusbook Edge is a 4.75 pound notebook with NVIDIA graphics and a 15.6 inch full HD display. Origin’s EVO15-S has similar specs, but weighs […]
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Origin PC EON 11-S: big gaming in a little laptop
Origin PC has unveiled an 11.6 inch gaming laptop called the EON 11-S. If it looks familiar, that’s because it’s nearly identical to the Maingear Pulse 11 introduced a few days ago. Both laptops are manufactured by Taiwanese PC builder Clevo. The biggest difference is that the cheapest version of the EON 11-S will be $999, […]