Origin PC launches thin and lightweight EVO15-S gaming laptop with GTX 1060 graphics

Shawn Knight

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Origin PC, a boutique PC builder based out of Miami, has launched a new gaming laptop that’s thin, lightweight and ready to tackle anything you throw at it (including virtual reality).

The EVO15-S features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display powered by Intel’s sixth-generation Core i7-6700HQ processor, 16GB of DDR4 2400MHz RAM and a 256GB NVMe M.2 solid state drive (plus a 2TB hard drive for additional storage). Origin has enlisted Nvidia’s new GTX 1060 GPU with 6GB of GDDR5 for graphics duty.

Elsewhere, you’ll find a custom backlit keyboard with anti-ghosting keys, Intel dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, a built-in HD webcam, integrated audio powered by Sound Blaster Cinema 3 and a Killer E2400 NIC. In terms of ports, you get one USB 3.1 Type-C, three USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port and an SD card reader.

The EVO15-S measures 15 inches (W) by 9.8 inches (D) by 0.69 inches (H) and weights just 3.96 pounds, an impressive showing for a gaming-first portable. Battery life is rated at just four hours and it’s worth mentioning that you’ll get free, lifetime 24/7 tech support.

It’s great to finally start seeing Nvidia’s 10-series solutions ship in notebooks although the fact that Origin went with a Skylake processor instead of the latest Kaby Lake generation is slightly disappointing.

Pricing starts at $2,083. Using the configuration tool on Origin’s page, the earliest estimated shipping date I could muster was October 25.

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Wow that's expensive for the market, although the slim and lightweight does make it really interesting. Hope we can get a review sometime soon =)
 
NO no and more no

$2083 when their competitors are offering it for $1,000

Aka Razer Blade

FAIL ORIGIN

Wait until the DELL XPS 15 gets the 1060 replacing the current 960M.

And you don't need that much storage. A 256 GB SSD will do these days. For external storage you can always get a portable USB 3.0 HDD and take it with you when necessary. Rather it be thin and light.
 
Why would you be disappointed it doesn't have Kaby Lake when Kaby Lake only have Ys and Us lines? This is HQ 4-Core/8-Thread top of the line at the moment. Kaby Lake HQ probably will come out Q2/3-2017 if it ever comes out at all.
 
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