Voodoo Omen Desktop PC and Ultra-mobile Voodoo Envy 133 Notebook Unveiled
HP announced a few new Voodoo-branded computers, starting with the monster above that goes by the scary name of Voodoo Omen. This high-performance gaming desktop PC supports up to four graphics processing units, and features advanced thermal engineering with integrated copper liquid cooling pipes, and a built-in fully functional 7-inch LCD auxiliary screen. The Voodoo Omen chassis can be customized with a choice of Voodoo Allure paint colors choices. This is surely an extreme gamers dream machine, but it has a starting price of $7,000 keeping it out of reach for the average consumer. In fact, HP says that the Voodoo Omen will be available by invitation only to customers who have previously purchased a Voodoo PC. Others with with deep pockets can buy one later this summer.
key features:
* Vertical diffusion thermals – the power of natural convection currents is harnessed for advanced cooling and quiet acoustics.
* Auxiliary LCD – a 7-inch (diagonal) built-in auxiliary LCD is a full-function secondary display.
* Advanced liquid cooling – copper cooling pipes embedded in the chassis, aircraft-quality quick-release hose connectors, and more combine in one of the most advanced liquid cooling systems on the planet.
* Tool-less architecture – side panels, hard drives, video cards and other critical components can be removed without tools.
* Top-loading cables – cables plug into the system under a removable top panel, improving access to the cable connections and contributing to the clean exterior design.
* Interior lighting – battery-powered interior lighting gives users
visibility to upgrade components when the system is powered off.
Next in the new Voodoo line is the ultra-mobile Voodoo Envy 133 notebook, and it's slim at just over half an inch thin, and it weighs about 3.4 pounds. HP and Voodoo worked on the Envy 133 from the ground up, and the result is a very durable laptop made of a carbon fibre casing, with a display that is covered with fused composite glass. Voodoo IOS (Instant-On Solution) is said to make this one of the fastest-loading systems ever launched by HP, a welcome feature for those who need near-instant access to the Internet. Intel played an important role as well, providing the smallest available Intel Centrino technology on the Voodoo Envy 133 laptop.
“We worked with HP to enable the Voodoo Envy 133 to be as small as possible without losing key features such as performance and battery life,” said Mooly Eden, corporate vice president and general manager, Mobile Platforms Group, Intel. “The final outcome is a terrific notebook that showcases the benefits of our Intel Centrino platform, which retains a high level of performance and low-energy consumption even after we shrunk it by more than 50 percent using our expertise in packaging technology.”
The Voodoo Envy 133 notebook sports a high-quality, backlit keyboard, full 13.3-inch LED display and coordinated peripherals add to the overall styling and sophistication of the notebook. The Voodoo Envy can also be styled with Voodoo Allure paint colors. It will be available this summer starting at $2,099.
Key features:
* Voodoo Aura PowerConnect – establishes a one-to-one wireless connection between the Envy 133 notebook and an Ethernet connector located on the power supply, allowing users to roam free from the wired connection.
* Multiple gesture touchpad – more than a standard touchpad, the Envy 133 also provides capabilities such as a circular gesture called chiral scroll and pinch options.
* Durability – the carbon fibre casing and fused composite glass covering the display provide surprising strength and durability.
* External optical disk drive – an ID-coordinated external eSATA optical drive is included with every unit. * Professional backlit keyboard – reminiscent of old-school tactile desktop keyboards with just enough “click” to get even the most die-hard tech enthusiast smiling.
* Ports – extensive usability via a variety of I/O ports, including headphone/microphone, HDMI, USB 2.0 (1x) and a shared e-SATA/USB (1x).
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