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Old Sep 30, 2012, 07:20 AM   #1
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MAINGEAR Unveils the NOMAD 17 Custom Gaming Laptop

MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system builder offering custom desktops, notebooks, and workstations is unveiling the new NOMAD 17 custom notebook as the perfect performance mobile solution for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike. It boasts top tier mobile hardware such as 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GTX 600 series graphics, but also keeps user interface and aesthetics close to heart.

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The NOMAD 17 gaming laptop supports 3rd generation Intel® quad-core processors up to 3.8 GHz for blazing performance and offers cool operation with maximum battery life, up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 MHz RAM, and a full array of hard drive support including full size SSD and RAID 0 and 1 arrays. For those looking for faster boot up, there is an SSD caching option that works automatically for faster load times and disk-intensive tasks.





Gaming performance is as sleek as any desktop counterpart thanks to full DX11 and PhysX support, as well as NVIDIA's Kepler architecture in their new 600 series graphics solutions. The powerhouse machine comes stock with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 675M, upgradeable to the GeForce GTX680M; both featuring NVIDIA's unique Optimus Technology that maximizes power savings by dynamically assigning workload to either the built-in Intel HD Graphics or the GeForce GPU. The NOMAD 17 also has no lack of connectivity, with USB 3.0, 2.0, eSATA, Bluetooth, Ethernet, 802.11n, HDMI, and VGA out ports.

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The NOMAD 17 is also making history as the only gaming laptop in the industry to have hand-painted premium automotive paint jobs, free of charge. Customers can select one of the six sexy glossy colors available that matches their color palette. But the indulgence to the senses does not stop there: the NOMAD 17 comes with a fully backlit keyboard, a full HD 1080P 17" matte display, multi-touch trackpad with gesture and scrolling support, and dual speakers with a built-in subwoofer.

"The 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors are a perfect fit for MAINGEAR's NOMAD 17," said Joakim Algstam, Gaming Segment Ecosystem Marketing Manager at Intel. "MAINGEAR strives to place top tier components in their system, and the great performance and battery life that our solutions deliver make sure that gamers' tough demands are met."

"The NOMAD 17 is a thing of beauty," said Wallace Santos, CEO and founder of MAINGEAR. "With a custom automotive paint job and performance parts, this roadster of a machine is quite a work of art, technologically and aesthetically. Quite simply, it is the finest gaming laptop we have ever offered."

Technical Specification:
● Processor: Up to 3rd generation Intel i7-3840QM
● Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M or 680M
● Display: 17.3" Full HD 1920 x 1080 - (1080p) (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Anti-glare LED Backlit Matte Finish
● Memory: Up to 32 GB Dual Channel DDR3 - 1600MHz
● Optical Drive: Up to 2X Blu-ray reader/8x Multi Combo (BD-R, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
● Hard Drive: Up to dual 512 GB Solid State Drive or dual 750 GB 7200RPM SATA 2.5
● Network Adapter: Integrated 802.11n b/g/n wireless
● Audio: THX TruStudio Pro Integrated High-Definition Audio HD Audio with speakers by DynAudio
● Media Card Reader: Built in 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
● Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home, Professional or Ultimate 64-Bit
● Battery: Removable Li-Polymer Lithium-Ion
● I/O Ports: 1 HDMI out, 1 DVI-I out, 2 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0, 1 IEEE-1394 Fire Wire, 1 S/PDIF out, 1 RJ-45 LAN, 1 RJ-11
● Dimensions: (W)16.85" x (H)2.17" x (D)11.34"
● Price: Starts at $1,599

All of MAINGEAR products are supported with lifetime labor and phone support with one to three year hardware warranty. For more information about MAINGEAR's NOMAD 17 gaming notebook, visit: http://www.maingear.com/custom/notebooks/nomad17/
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Old Sep 30, 2012, 07:38 AM   #2
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The NOMAD 17 is also making history as the only gaming laptop in the industry to have hand-painted premium automotive paint jobs, free of charge. Customers can select one of the six sexy glossy colors available that matches their color palette. But the indulgence to the senses does not stop there: the NOMAD 17 comes with a fully backlit keyboard, a full HD 1080P 17" matte display, multi-touch trackpad with gesture and scrolling support, and dual speakers with a built-in subwoofer.
Two things.
-Psh... free paint job. Must be factored into the cost.
-Built in subwoofer... I can only imagine this thing shaking a table.
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Looks hot, bulky, and plastic-y.
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Looks hot, bulky, and plastic-y.
Welcome to a gaming laptop, aka a desktop replacement.
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I can't help but think of Crysis when I read the name Nomad lol.

Looks like a pretty sweet notebook. Depending on what the base model cpu is... the price doesn't seem bad either.
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Very cheap after customize it...

Very cheap after customize it.


MAINGEAR Nomad 17 [HM77] (laptop-nomad17-hm77)

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Customizations:

Chassis: Nomad 17 Performance Chassis with sound by DynAudio (Stereo sound with subwoofer) and backlit keyboard


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Exterior Finish: Organic Green


Display: 17.3" FullHD 16:9 LED Display (1080p) matte screen


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Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3840QM 2.8GHz/3.8GHz Turbo 8MB L3 Cache HD 4000 [45W]


$413.00

Graphics and GPGPU Accelerator: NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 680M 4GB GDDR5


$400.00

Memory: 32GB Corsair® Vengeance™ DDR3-1600 1.5V (4x8GB, SODIMMs)


$300.00

Hard Drive Bay One: 512GB Crucial® M4 SATA 6G (w/TRIM) [500MB/s Reads]


$406.00

Hard Drive Bay Two: 512GB Crucial® M4 SATA 6G (w/TRIM) [500MB/s Reads]


$505.00

RAID: RAID 0 - Increase and speed up your storage array (requires 2 or more identical drives)


Memory Card Reader: All-in-One Integrated USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader & Writer


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Optical Drive One: 6x Blu-ray Burner/8x Super Multi Combo


$179.00

Ethernet Adapter: On-board Gigabit Ethernet


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Wireless Network Adapter: Intel® Centrino™ Advanced-N 6230 802.11n + Bluetooth


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Audio: Integrated High Definition Audio


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Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth Technology Module


Included

Web Cam: Integrated 2.0MP Webcam


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Primary Battery: 76.96Wh 8-cell Li-Polymer removeable battery pack


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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit


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Gaming Controllers and Peripherals: XBOX 360 USB Wired Controller (MS Official)


$39.00

Accessories: Additional Battery


$149.00

Angelic Service Warranty: Lifetime Angelic Service Labor and Phone Support with 1 Year Hardware Warranty


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Reconfigure MAINGEAR Nomad 17 [HM77]
Product Subtotal: $3,990.00
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