thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-02-10 07:49:23
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Lisa Gade reviews the lightest and slimmest of Origin PC's gaming laptops, the EVO 15-S. The laptop is based on the MSI Ghost Pro chassis, and it thus bears a striking resemblance to the MSI. Origin PC is a boutique PC maker based in Miami, FL that offers...
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PC gaming is going through a mini revolution with more mini-ITX computers, like the Origin Chronos Z, to the lightweight Alienware 13 and the coming storm of Steam Machines. Now, the latest machine to join this trend is the Origin EVO15-S.This thin and li...
Super thin chassis, Color rich, contrasty screen, Nears desktop level performance...
Short battery life, Obnoxiously loud fans...
There's plenty to like about the EVO15-S, and while it comes at an expensive premium, it's one of the few laptops that are well worth the expense. This Origin machine is one of the thinnest and lightest gaming laptops you possibly buy. Meanwhile, it does...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-02-10 07:49:31
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PC gaming is going through a mini revolution with more mini-ITX computers, like the Origin Chronos Z, to the lightweight Alienware 13 and the coming storm of Steam Machines. Now, the latest machine to join this trend is the Origin EVO15-S.This thin and li...
Super thin chassis, Color rich, contrasty screen, Nears desktop level performance...
Short battery life, Obnoxiously loud fans...
Dolling out over two grand for a mobile gaming machine is a lot of money to spend on a laptop, but the EON15-S is one of those unique packages that manages to deliver on all fronts. It comes with enough power to rival a desktop. Meanwhile, Origin got all...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2017-05-18 03:58:18
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Over the past few years, the computing industry has seen the release of thinner and lighter laptops, even for gaming-focused machines. Razer popularized the ultra-powerful thin and light gaming laptop with its Razer Blade and others, like Origin, followed...
The Origin EVO15-S is a handsome, understated gaming laptop that has more than enough power to play most modern games at smooth frame rates. While there aren't many options when configuring the machine, the package that Origin has built is extremely compe...
Build quality is acceptable, but not great compared to the competition. Razer still leads the pack when it comes to bullet-proof build quality for a gaming laptop. The thin aluminum may be prone to bending in the long run so take care to protect the lapto...
Origin has done a stellar job creating a compelling package of power and lightness with the EVO15-S. It may not have changed dramatically over last year's model, but the increased performance and battery life are welcomed.While spending two grand may seem...
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Say hello to one of the most intriguing high-end incarnations of Nvidia's new Max-Q technology.The Origin EVO15-S is powerful and portable, delivering GeForce GTX 1070 graphics in a sleek sub-five-pound frame. That's amazing—but it's also true of every Ma...
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Say hello to one of the most intriguing high-end incarnations of Nvidia's new Max-Q technology.The Origin EVO15-S is powerful and portable, delivering GeForce GTX 1070 graphics in a sleek sub-five-pound frame. That's amazing—but it's also true of every Ma...
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Often with gaming laptops, portability is something you describe with air quotes. Many are more than an inch thick and weigh an average of 8 to 10 pounds. But the Origin EVO15-S (starts at $2,073; $2,317 as tested) defies that convention. Slim and lightwe...
Excellent performance, Thin and light for a gaming laptop, VR capable, Lots of storage, Good port options...
Expensive, Middling battery life, Clunky keyboard software and minor flex, Low-key design may not be for everyone...
Although it's on the pricey side, the Origin EVO15-S is a truly portable gaming laptop you can comfortably use for everyday work and intense play, including VR...
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Say hello to one of the most intriguing high-end incarnations of Nvidia's new Max-Q technology.The Origin EVO15-S is powerful and portable, delivering GeForce GTX 1070 graphics in a sleek sub-five-pound frame. That's amazing—but it's also true of every Ma...
Great performance, Thin and fairly light, Gorgeous 120Hz IPS display, Sleek and solid overall design...
Poor battery life, Unsatisfying speakers, No G-Sync...
The Origin PC EVO15-S is a portable, powerful gaming notebook that looks good, feels great, and can actually be used as a laptop...
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Here's the issue with gaming laptops: they're never as powerful or convenient as they should be. In order to make a laptop suitable for gaming, PC makers sacrifice every positive quality of a good laptop: battery life, cooling, familiar controls. Doing so...
Great gaming performance, Excellent build quality, Port selection (an SD card slot!), Better battery life than other gaming laptops...
Non-charging USB-C / no Thunderbolt 3, Display has poor viewing angles, Portion of keyboard gets hot, Abysmal speakers...
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A few of the laptops we've reviewed recently were thin and portable, thanks to Nvidia's Max-Q technology. With Max-Q, laptop GPUs are able to deliver roughly 85-90% of the performance of a fully-fledged GPU, but with far less power consumption. After rev...
Solid build quality and sleek design, Excellent storage options, Great performance, Decent battery life, Decent color accuracy and 120Hz refresh rate...
Poor contrasts, grayscale accuracy, RGB balance, and saturation, Somewhat expensive...
The Origin PC EVO 15-S offers some of the best value out of the Max-Q laptops we've tested so far. However, if you're looking for a gaming laptop with a good display, you might want to look elsewhere. Customize OriginPC MORE: Best Gaming Laptops...
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