Gigabyte releases lightest, fastest and most affordable laptop

Gigabyte X11 is the lightest notebook in form factor 11.6” in the world: it weighs only 975 grams. The laptop is scheduled for release in July. Gigabyte U2442 weighs only 1kg.57 kg, and its thickness is only 1.85 cm at its thinnest: great performance meets incredible mobility. Recommended prices for the laptop will range from $999 to $1,299 excluding tax , with the laptop scheduled for release in mid-June. Gigabyte U2440 is a light, thin notebook with the latest third-generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA graphics cards. The laptop will have a recommended price of $699 excluding tax , and is scheduled to be released in late June.

Taipei, Taiwan – Gigabyte redefines the standard for ultra-light notebooks and introduces the new X11, U2442 and U2440. The world’s lightest notebook, the Gigabyte X11, weighs just 975g and is only 0.3 cm at its thinnest. At this point, not only is it the world’s lightest laptop, but it’s also the only laptop whose chassis is made entirely of carbon fiber.

A sophisticated six-step manufacturing process involves a special carbon fiber technique, the results of which are reflected in a breathtaking design of the ultralight notebook.

Gigabyte also introduced the 14” U2442 notebook with sleek design, third generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GT 640M discrete graphics card, THX TruStudio Pro audio technology and 1600×900 HD screen+. With this notebook, the company made it clear that power and lightness can easily be combined in one device that lets you enjoy all multimedia features and sets a new standard for ultralight notebooks.

Gigabyte U2440 revolutionizes the classic 14” notebook with style and thinness. Powered by third generation Intel Core processors and an NVIDIA GeForce GT630M discrete graphics card, this sleek new notebook supports hard drives up to 1TB and has a built-in optical drive. The recommended price for the notebook will start at just $699 tax excluded , making it the most affordable lightweight notebook on the market.

Gigabyte X11: The world’s lightest notebook made entirely of carbon fiber

Gigabyte combines an ultra-thin form factor with high-tech carbon fiber, unique engineering, and superior design capabilities. The result is X11, the lightest notebook in Form 11.6” in the world. Carbon fiber is a very light but very strong material, making the X11 exceptionally robust.

In particular, the strength of a carbon fiber notebook is 6 times stronger than a similar device in an aluminum chassis, but the carbon fiber is much more resilient. The design is very elaborate: the device is only 0° thin at the thinnest point.3cm, and in the thickest one.65 cm. The X11’s sleek, sleek design encapsulates the latest in notebook design.

Gigabyte X11: Fiber Weave Technology

The X11 incorporates a unique fiber interlacing technique and subsequent black or clear coating. This makes the X11 available in two exciting editions, Woven Diamond clear coat and Black Diamond.

Beneath the flawless clear coating, you can see the stunning beauty of the original carbon fiber weave, while the black coating helps highlight the detailed texture of the material. Each notebook’s body is carefully inspected and polished by hand during production to ensure all X11 laptops are flawless.

The notebook looks and functions like the exterior and interior of a sports car – not least because of the specialized design of the X11 chassis. Gigabyte’s new laptop is a handmade collector’s item. Its sleek aluminum cover resembles the wheel of a race car, giving the X11 a casual yet fast look.

The airflow design is also borrowed by Gigabyte’s design team from sports car heatsinks, effectively dissipating hot air while using aluminum alloys for more efficient cooling. So the X11 doesn’t overheat and works just like a real race car!

Gigabyte X11 gives you great performance

Like a sports car, the Gigabyte X11 has a fantastic design and great performance. Benefits include 3rd generation Intel Core processors, Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional, 128 GB SSD, USB 3.0, which is 10 times faster than its predecessor, and Bluetooth version 4.0.

The advanced features of the X11 also include a 16:9 aspect ratio HD screen for crisp, vibrant visuals. The large resonator and large speaker diaphragm enclosed in the slimmest case of the new notebook create rich, rich frequencies. By working with wavelengths and improving bass, the bass on the new notebook sounds deeper and cleaner, delivering an unforgettable audio experience.

Gigabyte X11: Faster and Smarter

The Gigabyte X11 is not only incredibly thin and has exceptional multimedia capabilities, it’s also extremely smart. Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Anti-Theft Technology make the X11 extremely fast and reliable.

Smart Recovery function allows you to recover quickly and easily in case of system crash: Just press the F9 button while booting up your computer to launch Smart Recovery and restore your system quickly.

Gigabyte U2442: Ultra performance meets sleek design

In addition to the X11, the world’s lightest notebook, Gigabyte has also launched the U2442, a 14” notebook. The U2442 has an elegant streamlined design in a slim form factor: it weighs only 1kg.57 kg, and thickness varies from 18.5 to 21 mm.

Technical “filling” of the laptop are the third generation Intel Core processors, and a separate graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GT 640M: notebook performance in the 3D Mark Vantage test is 9.587. The U2442 has a dual air outlet grille one for the CPU and one for the graphics card that allows for efficient heat dissipation while keeping the noise level very low.

Despite its power and thin form factor, the U2442’s unique cooling design provides exceptional cooling efficiency, preventing you from overheating. Moreover, the notebook comes with an automatic keyboard backlight with light sensor. Adjust the backlighting to compensate for lighting conditions, so you can work comfortably in the dark.

Gigabyte U2442: ultra-performance and entertainment enjoyment

The U2442 also has excellent audio and multimedia entertainment capabilities with its high-quality HD+ screen with 1600×900 resolution and THX TruStudio Pro technology. The innovative THX TruStudio Pro technology that comes with the U2442 is designed to remove unnecessary noise and sound distortion, improve volume, and enhance even the smallest details of the audio track.

External display support lets you enjoy 3D/Full HD technology via HDMI 1.4 And turn the U2442 into a home entertainment center: Now you can watch your multimedia content in stunning Full HD quality on the large external screen.

The notebook also supports various stereoscopic 3D formats, including the output of such video streams to an external screen, and can be used to enjoy three-dimensional images and videos.

Innovative feature of battery status check allows you to see how much battery charge is left, even when the notebook is turned off. A simple right click of the mouse will show the percentage of charge through the LEDs.

Gigabyte U2440: stylish mobility at its best

The 14-inch U2440 notebook is thin, light, and sleek with a notebook cover design in dark gray aluminum. Despite its modest size, the capabilities of the U2440 are truly exceptional: a notebook in a slim form factor 21.5mm comes with third-generation Intel Core processors, a great NVIDIA GeForce 630M graphics card, and an optical drive.

The laptop also has a large hard drive 750 GB and supports the mSATA standard with Intel Rapid Start technology: this allows the device to “wake up” in seconds. U2440 features superb audio and multimedia capabilities with an HD quality screen and THX TruStudio Pro audio technology.

The notebook also has a host of other nice details – in particular, the USB 3.0 for up to 10x faster data transfer, 3D/HD video streaming and HDMI 1 support.4, as well as an effective Bluetooth 4.0 and more. The price for this notebook is extremely attractive and starts from 699 USD without tax .

Specifications for the X11, U2442 and U2440 notebooks