Maingear Titan 17

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Pros:

Outstanding performance on 3D graphics benchmarks
Stellar performance; no bloatware; beautiful 1080p display; superb sound system

Cons:

Very heavy, very expensive, and very short battery life
Very expensive; loud fans; heavy; no software included for Webcam

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Last revision on March 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Outstanding performance on 3D graphics benchmarks
Stellar performance; no bloatware; beautiful 1080p display; superb sound system

Reviewers Didn't Like

Very heavy, very expensive, and very short battery life
Very expensive; loud fans; heavy; no software included for Webcam

Expert reviews and ratings

Much like the Maingear Shift desktop that we looked at last year, the Titan 17 notebook is an over-the-top hardware enthusiast / gamers dream come true. The price point of the system will likely keep most potential buyers at bay, but if you can...

By TechSpot on June 28, 2011

Someone tell the boss we need an in-house masseur. Maingear’s Titan 17 is the third supersize notebook we’ve reviewed in the past few months, and our backs are paying the price. We’re so beaten down by these behemoths that the sight of...

By Maximum PC on August 16, 2011

Simply put: The Titan 17 is the fastest notebook we’ve seen to date. For those who put raw speed before portability and price, this is the dream gaming rig....

By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2011