News

Samsung Launches the Odyssey, First Gaming Notebook in South Korea

samsung odyssey

Electronics giant Samsung launches its first gaming notebook, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey, in South Korea.

Samsung Notebook Odyssey

The Samsung Notebook Odyssey, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 (CES) in Las Vegas early this month, recently launched the 15.6-inch model in South Korea. The laptop is powered by Intel’s 7th generation Core i7 processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTC1050 graphics card. It supports up to 32GB of RAM and comes with hybrid 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD storage.

The Odyssey is Samsung’s first gaming notebook. It is available in 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch models. Both models are powered by Intel’s 7th Generation Core i7 processors. The 15.6-inch comes with GeForce GTC 1050 graphics card, up to 32GB of RAM and up to 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD hybrid storage. The 17.3-inch version comes with a brighter display (up to 300 nits), up to 64GB of RAM and up to 512GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD hybrid storage.

According to the source, the Samsung Odyssey Notebook will launch in more regions soon.

Samsung Notebook Odyssey 17.3-inchSamsung Notebook Odyssey 15.6-inch
Display17.3-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Anti-Glare15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Anti-Glare Type
ProcessorUp to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processorUp to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor
MemoryUp to 64GB
(DDR4, 4 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)
Up to 32GB
(DDR4, 2 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)
GraphicsTBDNVIDIA GTX1050 (40W Full PERFORMANCE) GDDR5 4GB/2GB
StorageUp to 512GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD (Dual SSD + HDD, Triple Storage)Up to 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD (SSD + HDD, Dual Storage)
KeyboardVolcano Keycap (0.5mm) / 2.5mm stroke / Customized real RGB LED color for individual keysWASD Key highlight / LED BACKLIT KEYBOARD / CRATER KEYCAP: CURVED KEYCAPS
Battery93Wh43Wh
Weight3.79kg2.53kg
PortsType-C (Thunderbolt3) | USB 3.0 (4EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP | MICUSB 3.0 (1EA) | USB 2.0 (2EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP & Mic Combo

[source 1, 2]

For more geek-centric news and reviews, please follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/TechnoBaboy), YouTube (TechnoBryan) and Twitter (@technobaboy). We’ll do our best to keep you up-to-date.

Samsung Notebook Odyssey 17.3-inchSamsung Notebook Odyssey 15.6-inch
Display17.3-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Anti-Glare15.6-inch Full HD (1,920 X 1,080), Anti-Glare Type
ProcessorUp to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processorUp to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor
MemoryUp to 64GB
(DDR4, 4 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)
Up to 32GB
(DDR4, 2 SODIMM, Single Memory Door)
GraphicsTBDNVIDIA GTX1050 (40W Full PERFORMANCE) GDDR5 4GB/2GB
StorageUp to 512GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD (Dual SSD + HDD, Triple Storage)Up to 256GB PCIE SSD + 1TB HDD (SSD + HDD, Dual Storage)
KeyboardVolcano Keycap (0.5mm) / 2.5mm stroke / Customized real RGB LED color for individual keysWASD Key highlight / LED BACKLIT KEYBOARD / CRATER KEYCAP: CURVED KEYCAPS
Battery93Wh43Wh
Weight3.79kg2.53kg
PortsType-C (Thunderbolt3) | USB 3.0 (4EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP | MICUSB 3.0 (1EA) | USB 2.0 (2EA) | HDMI | LAN | 3-in1 | HP & Mic Combo

Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

Write A Comment