Key Specifications
- 2.9 GHz quad core Intel i7 (3920XM) central processor
- Dual Nvidia GeForce GTE 680M graphics processors
- 8 GB RAM
- 736 GB dual SSD internal storage
- 17.3-inch screen, 1920 by 1080-pixel top resolution
- Windows 7 Home Premium operating system
- 8-cell battery, 89-watt hour configuration
Physical Aspects
1. The Scorpius’ top-notch specifications demand an equally heavyweight framework. Users get infinitely more: a large 16.5 by 11.3 by 1.9-inch (length, width, and thickness) chassis weighing a massive 9.3 pounds, the mass further compounded by two power adapters themselves weighing over 3 pounds. The construction is reliably sturdy (save for a few creaky points) but - clearly - portability is an issue.
2. The laptop’s body, comprising delicately chiseled edges, is enveloped in a stately black hue. Generally, the appearance and feel is a mite underwhelming. The sides and the back portion of the device are, however, fully equipped housing between them:
- 4 USB 3.0 ports
- 1 eSATA and USB 2.0 dual port
- 1 DVD RW dual layer optical drive (with Blu-ray)
- 1 LAN port
- 1 fingerprint reader
- 1 webcam (2 megapixels)
- 1 HDMI-out port
- 1 digital video-out port
- 1 media card reader slot
- 4 sound-related connections
3. The Scorpius features a huge 17.3-inch screen rendering a maximum resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels – all enhanced by a special anti-reflection matte veneer. The upshot is remarkably clear content with bright colors, fantastic contrasts, and sharp definition lending a new dimension to game play and movie display. A minor negative, however, is that the viewing angles are slightly impaired.
4. Two Onkyo-branded speakers (of 2 watts each) and a sub-woofer placed at strategic positions impart excellent audio reproduction and truly immersive sound.
5. The Scorpius has a full-sized backlit keyboard with well-designed and receptive keys. A sizeable one-piece touchpad and a numeric keypad boost the keyboard’s utility. The backlighting deserves discrete mention – it has seven color options, an equal number of customizable illumination modes, and looks extremely appealing.
Operational Highlights
The Scorpius, as alluded to earlier, is the unquestionable leader when it comes to power-packed performance:
1. The notebook sports an ultra-fast 2.9 GHz dual core Intel Core i7 (3920XM) central processor with a maximum velocity of 3.8 GHz. This is bolstered by a RAM of 8GB jointly returning blazingly quick operations and superior multitasking sans any lags whatsoever.
2. There are two Nvidia GeForce GTE 680M graphics processing units empowered with scalable link interfacing (SLI) capabilities. They help to play even the most demanding and power-hungry games with consummate ease.
3. Moreover, the Scorpius incorporates 2 solid state drives employing Intel and Crucial technologies and together 736 gigabytes of data. This mechanism ensures expeditious startup and other response times.
4. Users can reap benefits of the embedded Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, which assists in running operations swiftly.
5. The commodious 8-cell battery sustains the Scorpius for close to 3 hours on a single charge, which is commendable given the energy such a device expends.
Price and Verdict
As can be surmised, one has to pay a steep price – over USD 5000 - to acquire the Eurocom Scorpius. But the overriding feeling is that this still won't detract die-hard gamers looking for a never-before gaming experience.
This is a guest post by Samantha Kirk of mytechhelp.com, a site that offers savings and current information on Remote Tech Support.
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