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OCZNBIM17A is not an easy to remember notebook model but you’d remember it’s from OCZ, one of the top computer manufacturers. At the same time with the model launching, OCZ Technology Group announced the introduction of the new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology in its systems. Models powered by the new processors from Intel, deliver longer battery life, increased performance and support for the fastest wireless connectivity, the draft N.

Running with an Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100, known as the fastest processor for mobile gaming with 6 MB of shared L2 advanced smart cache and 1066 MHz front side bus, the user can perform high-demanding graphic-powered tasks on the go.

“Intel’s Core 2 Extreme mobile processor X9100 brings extreme performance to the OCZNBIM17A Notebook for incredible gaming on the go that can even rival desktop systems,” said Erik Reid, Director of Marketing, Mobile Products Group, Intel. “Improvements in speed and energy efficiency delivered by the Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor give users confidence that they are working and gaming on the most advanced notebook technology imaginable.”

The 17-inch OCZNBIM17A comes with High Definition content support, MXM 2.0 upgradeable graphics solutions for increased gaming enhancements, support for 2 ATI M88XT in Crossfire mode or a single NVIDIA 8800 GTX with DirectX 10, 4GB Dual Channel DDR3-1066 memory, high definition stereo sound, Maxim Amplifier, Audigy HD Software Edition Option, 2 built-in speakers with subwoofer, full-size keyboard, Intel 802.11a/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR, 2.0MP web camera, Fingerprint Reader , and a 12-cell Lithium-Ion battery.

It sports a display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

OCZ Technology Group announced the new Do-It-Yourself Gaming Notebook Program under which users have the chance to configure and design their own gaming notebook choosing from a complete range of components.

To build your perfect gaming notebook you can customize it by selecting the operating system, processor, memory and HDD/SSD, then you can think of the value and get individual components via sales, bundles, rebates, auctions or trades, after which you have the chance to personalize it.

“For years consumers have wanted to build their own mobile computing platforms, but the product offerings and market simply did not serve them as they did in the desktop do it yourself segment,” said Eugene Chang, Product Manager for OCZ System Solutions. “With the OCZ Do-It-Yourself Notebook initiative, OCZ empowers with the resources like validated component guides, documentation, tech support, and a warranty to allow consumers to configure and build a true gaming notebook with the exact specification that matches their unique requirements.”

OCZ Technology Group, a leader in the industry of designing, developing and manufacturing of high-end memory and computer components, came at CES 2008 with its latest innovative products including the Hypersonic Aero notebook series of 17 inches and 15.4 inches.
Both Hypersonic Aero AR5 and Aero AR7 are extremely thin and rich in features, designed to provide the best performance and mobility.



Aero AR5 features a 15.4-inch display, WXGA TFT type with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU with Intel PM965 chipset, up to 2GB DRAM SODIMM memory, the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT video card with 512 DDR2 SGRAM memory, a 2.5-inch HDD Bay S-ATA for up to 250GB of storage, and the following connectivity and communication equipments: Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, built-in camera, modem, VGA, S-VIDEO, USB, Express Card, HDMI, and a 4-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS PRO/SD/MMC).



The notebook features also a built-in HD audio system with 3D Stereo enhancing and 4 built-in speakers & Subwoofer.
Next there is the DVD-RW/CD-RW/Combo Drive Dual Layer.
For the user input, AR5 comes with the touch-sensitive hot-key panel and integrated touchpad.

The other notebook, AR7 has a 17-inch WUXGA TFT display with a resolution of 1680x1050 pixels, the Intel Core 2 Duo technology, up to 2GB DRAM memory with Dual Channel Memory Architecture, an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with512MB DDR2 SGRAM, built-in HD audio like in the previous model, a DVD-RW/CD-RW/Combo Drive Dual Layer, and the 2.5-inch HDD Bay S-ATA for up to 250GB storage.



For connectivity and communications, it comes with the same features as the AR5.

AR5 is available at $1,549.99 while the AR7 model costs $1,714.99.