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
“The Samsung Notebook Odyssey was designed specifically with gamers in mind. It is equipped with exclusive features to offer users one of the best gaming notebooks available on the market,” said YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “Today, 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’re excited to expand our PC portfolio with a premium gaming solution featuring refinements in design, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced gaming usability.”
Features
*Additional memory and storage sold separately.
Product Specifications
Odyssey (17.3-inch) | Odyssey (15.6-inch) | |
Screen | 17.3-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Angle Display, Anti-Glare Type |
15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Angle Display Anti-Glare Type |
Processor | Up to 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor | Quad Core 45W | Up to 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor | Quad Core 45W |
Memory | Up to 64GB (DDR4, 4 SODIMM, Single Memory Door) | Up to 32GB (DDR4, 2 SODIMM, Single Memory Door) |
Storage | Up to 512GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD | Dual SSD + HDD, Triple Storage | Up to 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD | SSD + HDD, Dual Storage |
Graphics | TBD | NVIDIA GTX1050 (40W Full PERFORMANCE) GDDR5 4GB/2GB |
Input | Volcano Keycap (0.5mm) / 2.5mm stroke / Customized real RGB LED color for individual keys | WASD Key highlight | LED BACKLIT KEYBOARD | CRATER KEYCAP: CURVED KEYCAPS |
Battery | 93Wh | 43Wh |
CMF | BLACK | BLACK / WHITE |
Weight | 3.79kg | 2.53 kg |
Height | 35.6mm – 37.7mm | 24.0mm – 28.2mm |
Ports | Type-C (Thunderbolt3) | USB 3.0 (4EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP | MIC | USB 3.0 (1EA) | USB 2.0 (2EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP & Mic Combo |