HP announces OMEN 17 VR-ready gaming laptop starting at $1,599

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HP today announced the new 17.3” OMEN Laptop that is designed with the performance gamer in mind. It is a VR-Ready laptop as it is powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, and one of the most portable measuring just 32.9 mm thin and weighing seven pounds.

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New features include:

  • The latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and 1070 graphics technology deliver fast, smooth, and  power-efficient gaming experiences
  • G-SYNC display technology optimizes gaming by synchronizing the display refresh rates to the GPU
  • Quad speakers with audio by Bang & Olufsen and HP Audio Boost for realistic sound quality
  • The addition of a mini Display Port adds support for dual 2K or 4K output and streaming
  • Up to 4K display resolution with 300 nits for another level for sharpness that enhances gaming and entertainment
  • VR-Ready support for gamers who want to be ready for the next frontier of gaming with VR
  • A 95W polymer battery to support the latest GPUs from NVIDIA for up to 7.5 hours of run time
  • Dragon Red backlit keyboard
  • Windows Hello using the optional Intel RealSense camera

The 17.3” diagonal OMEN Laptop is planned to be available on HP.com starting at $1,599.99

Pradeep Viswav

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Pradeep is a Computer Science and Engineering Graduate. He was also a Microsoft Student Partner. He is currently working in a leading IT company.

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