Gigabyte recently announced in a press release a new ultra light notebook aimed at business users. More specifically, they unveiled the Gigabyte GS-AH6G3N, which is a laptop that purports to support the latest technology. According to the press release, the ultra light laptop brings to the table support for both Sandy Bridge processors and up to 8GB DDR3 RAM. A fingerprint reader and TPM module are also available for the security conscious. The 14" and less than 4.5 pound (2 kilogram) notebook is very sleek looking with sharp and clean lines detailing a dark black or silver body.
As a business notebook, it uses the Intel Mobile HM65 Express chip set, which means that you are looking at using the integrated processor graphics contained in the Core i 2xxx chips. To the road warriors’ comfort, the integrated graphics should provide longer battery life while still running Windows 7’s Aero desktop smoothly. Another touted feature is the inclusion of USB 3.0 ports which will help in keeping large amounts of data backed up. An included HDMI port should help to sway business users who need to connect to projectors and large displays for their work in its favor (a VGA port is provided as well, for older projectors.)
The full specifications that Gigabyte list are as follows:
CPU | LGA 1155 socket, Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processor |
OS | Microsoft Windows 7 |
Display | 14" LED Backlit at 1366×768 pixels |
RAM | DDR3 (2 slots) up to 8GB |
Chipset | Intel Mobile HM65 Express |
Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Hard Drive | Sata 2.5", 9.5mm drivers. Up to 750GB |
Optical Disk Drive | (Optional) 9.5mm Super Multi DVD-RW |
I/O | 2xUSB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, RJ45, Mic-in, headphone-out, DC-in, docking connector, and 3-in-1 card reader (SD,MMC,Memory Stick) |
Audio | 2x 1.5watt stereo speakers |
Communications | Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WIFI, Bluetooth v3.0 + EDR (Wifi/BT Combo) |
Webcam | 1.3 megapixel camera + microphone |
Security | Kensington lock, Fingerprint reader, and optional G-sensor and TPM |
Battery | 6-cell Li-Ion 2600mAh 60WHr (claimed 7 hours of battery life) |
Dimensions | 338 (W) x 235 (D) x 26.0 (H) mm |
Weight | ~2kg (with DVD drive and 6 cell battery), ~4.49 lbs |
Color | Silver / Black |
Unfortunately for business users in the United States, Gigabyte branded notebooks can be a bit difficult to purchase as they are generally sold overseas. Once this laptop has been on the market for a few months, they do start to trickle over into the US markets. For overseas readers of PC Per; however, the Gigabyte notebook may be something to consider as in the end it shapes up to be a powerful but small notebook that should work well for those that need to travel light and fast for their business.