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take your 3D gaming anywhere you want to with the powerful and portable eX-L 17 3D Notebook.

Take your gaming on the go to the next level with the eX-L 17 3D featuring a 120Hz 3D enabled LED back-lit display complete with a pair of Nvidia 3D glasses. Portable gaming power will never be the same again, the eX-L 17 3D is fully customizable with the latest Nvidia GPUs and a built in 3D emitter on its already impressive 17.3 inch screen.

ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL 17" HD NOTEBOOK

The eX-L 17 delivers the best of everything - wicked fast processors coupled with the fastest GPUs on the market, premium DDR3 memory, and the fastest mobile hard drives that can be configured in RAID 0 or 1. Enjoy a glare-free full HD 1080p resolution with LED backlit display (1920 x 1080) that comes with a zero dead pixel warranty. With 4 exclusive M.A.R.C. laser etching designs, the eX-L 17 gives you the design that fits your personality.

Performance for PC Gaming and Creative Professional

The eX-L 17 features a variety of graphics to choose from to offer you the best high definition visuals for work and entertainment. Select the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics with 1GB of dedicated memory that offers 800 unified stream processors and DirectX 11 support, or the NVIDIA GeForce 285m for the best gaming experience or even the QuadroFX 2800m for professional graphics applications. Coupled with HDMI out supporting HDCP, the eX-L 17 can even handle driving your 1080p high definition TV.

The All New 2010 Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 Processor

Whether you are a PC Gamer or a multimedia enthusiast, performance matters. So why limit yourself? The Intel Core i5 and i7 processors feature a combination of fast cache, Turbo Boost Technology for performance when you need it, and Hyper-Threading for faster mutli-tasking and multimedia. Coupled with an integrated memory controller and dual channel DDR3 memory, and the mX-L 15 delivers a silky smooth computing experience.

Remove All Bottlenecks.

The eX-L 17 is available with solid-state hard drive technology, eliminating moving parts, noise and heat, while drastically improving reliability so your data is kept safe and secure. These optional upgrades bring a whole new level of performance and response during a computing task. From booting up to launching applications, an SSD hard drive is a solid investment.

Connectivity, Security, and Expandability.

With wireless 802.11b/g/n technology, you get the fastest, most secure wireless experience. Coupled with an integrated fingerprint reader, you can be assured that your system is locked down from unwanted guests. A 2.0MP camera provides for easy tele-conference and is compatible with popular software like Skype. You also get the best storage and performance available on a 17” notebook, by offering 2 hard drives and room for an optical drive all at the same time. And don't worry about running out of space on the eX-L 17. An e-SATA connection will enable you to connect external hard drives at speeds that match your internal storage.

Large, multi-national computer manufacturers have commoditized the PC market by subsidizing their products with the installation of intrusive, third party software. They are paid to do this. This software bogs down your system and prevents it from running at its highest potential. It also has the tendency to make your system unstable or may conflict with software you wish to install. All MAINGEAR systems eschews these tactics as we believe that YOU are the customer, not a third party software provider. We build purebred PCs designed for performance and reliability, not billboards and advertisments.

Processor Options
• 32nm Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40GHz), 3MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989
• 32nm Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor (2.53GHz), 3MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989
• 32nm Intel® Core™ i7-620M Processor (2.66GHz), 4MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989
• 45nm Intel® Core™ i7-720QM/740QM Processor (1.60GHz/1.73GHz), 6MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989
• 45nm Intel® Core™ i7-820QM/840QM Processor (1.73GHz/1.86GHz), 8MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989
• 45nm Intel® Core™ i7-920XM/940XM Processor Extreme Edition (2.00GHz/2.13GHz), 8MB L3 Cache, mPGA-989


memory
64-bit wide DDR3 data channel
Two 204Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR3 1333MHz Expandable up to 8GB

Bios
• 4MB Flash ROM BIOS

display

• 17.3" (16:9) Full HD (1920x1080) LED-Backlit Display with Super Clear Glare Type Screen

graphics processor

nVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 480M GPU with 2GB GDDR5 Video Memory
PhysX® Technology capable
PCI Express™ 2.0
Microsoft® DirectX® 11 support
HDCP supported

Processor Cooling

• High-Performance Liquid Cooling

Memory Options

• 6GB1 and 12GB1 Triple-Channel 1067MHz DDR32
• 6GB1 and 12GB1 Triple-Channel 1333MHz DDR32

Single Video Card Options
• Single 1.8GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260 192 Core2
• Single 1.0GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 2852
• 1GB GDDR5 ATI RadeonTM HD 5870 – DirectX® 11 Enabled!
• Single 1.8GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 2952



storage
• 2 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drive (RAID 1 / 0 capable
) • 1 12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, SATA Interface,
Interchangeable with DVD±R/RW Combo drive, Blu-ray/DVD±R/RW Combo Drive


Audio system

• Built-in High Definition audio
• 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System
• S/PDIF Digital output 7.1CH
• 1 Built-in Microphone
• 4 Built-in Speakers
• 1 Built-in Sub-Woofer


pointing device
• Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling function

keyboard

• Full sized keyboard with Numeric Key Pad & Windows Hot keys Integrated with Hot Keys for LCD Brightness, Suspend, Panel/CRT Display Touch Sensor Hot Keys for E-Mail, Web Browser, and Mute

Power system
• 1 Removable Li-Polymer battery pack 3800mAh, 42.18Wh
• Full Range AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, 180W AC Adapter, DC output 19V, 9.48A

power management
• System Management Mode (SMM)
• Suspend to HDD / DRAM
• Full features of SMI Power Management, Doze, Sleep,
• Suspend/Resume Mode

Physical Characteristic

• 8.35 LBs with Battery Pack
• 16.25" (w) x 11" (d) x 1.69"~2.25" (h)

other features

• Built-in 2.0M Digital Video Camera

i/o ports
• 1 HDMI output Port
• 1 DVI-I output Port
• 1 USB 3.0 Port
• 3 USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 eSATA Port
• 1 IEEE-1394a Fire Wire
• 1 Headphone Jack
• 1 Microphone Jack
• 1 Line-In Jack
• 1 S/PDIF output Jack
• 1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
• 1 RJ-11 Modem

slots
• 1 Express Card 34 / 54 Slot
• 7-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/SD/Mini-SD/SDHC)
• 1 MiniCard Slot for WLAN module


communication

• Built-in 56K MDC modem with V.90 & V.92 compliant
• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Bluetooth™ V2.1 + EDR module
• Internal 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN half mini card module or
• Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 - 802.11a/b/g/n Half-MiniCard Wireless LAN

Security
• Kensington® Lock Integrated Fingerprint Reader

optional modules
• External USB ATSC HDTV / ANALOG TV-Tuner with Remote

Feb. 11, 2011
About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Awards: best gaming laptop
Maingear receives the most votes to win Best Gaming Laptop of 2011 award from ABOUT.COM

July 22, 2010
EX-L 17: Digital Trends Review
“Maingear's eX-L 17 gaming laptop dominates the competition and will play whatever game you want, however you want to play it. Unstoppable gaming power, Vibrant, 17-inch 1080p display, Minimal preinstalled clutter, Loud speakers, Generous inputs and outputs, US-based customer support.”

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June 24, 2010
EX-L 17: the gadget guy review
“King of gaming laptops”

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MAINGEAR™ Service

While we've solved a vast majority of PCs, hardware, and software issues over the years, there will always be a few inevitable setbacks we face. Until we figure out how to build a perpetual sustaining machine, consumer electronics will have a shelf life. Sometimes, bad batches of components make it through the line and end up in our hands. It may seem they function perfectly at the moment, but their life span is unpredictably short. And let's face it, when your system suffers problems, you will feel frustrated and helpless. That's how MAINGEAR stands apart from other companies. We work closely with vendors to catch these anomalies, often times with customer feedback, and get the updated firmware or replacements needed get our systems running at their expected performance as quickly as possible. We appreciate you beyond just a customer and stand behind the quality product we have designed. There's a basic tenet of project management we adhere to: design quality in so you don't have to inspect it later. All of our products are well thought out, well researched, well tested, and leave our facilities with confidence, and if this downtime occurs with your machine, just know that we will not abandon you.

These are the promises we make to you.

1. You will never speak to anyone that works on commission. And those who you do speak to about a purchase will have built systems for us, or will be current technicians, engineers, and support personnel. You'll never get better advice than from these employees.

2. You will never be oversold. If we think you may be spending more money than you should for your needs, we'll advise you of ways to save money. Conversely, if we think you may not have configured a PC for the performance you're looking for, we'll let you know about that, too. But we'll never pressure you.

3. For the first 30 days of ownership, we will pay 2-way shipping of your system should a problem arise.

4. You will never have to pay for phone support or labor for the lifetime of the system. There are actually companies that make you pay for this after 90 days.

5. At our discretion, we'll engage a 3rd party service to provide on-site service at no additional cost.

6. We'll always replace any failed components in your PC with something that is at least equal in performance and features if we are no longer able to acquire the original part.

7. At your request, we will employ our virtual on-site, hardware-based remote diagnostic technology to fix any quirky software issues you may have. And we'll record it if you wish to reference it later, or to ensure your privacy concerns. This perfect blend of pre- and post- sales support and service make up MAINGEAR™ SERVICE. It's the foundation of our success and the key to our future growth. We feel it's important to make this information front and center.

Starting at: $1,580.00
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480m
  • 17” 1080p LED backlit display
  • Up to 2 mechanical or SSD drives
  • Blu-ray with HDMI out
  • MARC Laser etching available
  • DX11 tessellation domination!
  • NVIDIA GT 430 graphics upgradeable to single GTX 580
  • Mechanical and SSD hard drives up to 2TB
  • Starting at: $2,164.00
  • Intel® Core™ i7 2920XM 2.5GHz Overclocking up to 4.8GHz
  • 3D 120Hz panel with built in emitter and one pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses
  • NVIDIA GTX 485M 2GB GDDR5 graphics
  • 4GB Patriot DDR3-1600
  • 500GB 7200rpm HDD with optional SSDs and secondary drive
  • Included Bigfoot Killer Wireless-N