New Technology Reviews!.: Erazer

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-md976-200-200.jpg"> TechRadar has just got back from a meeting with Medion who revealed its latest assault on the laptop market – the Medion Erazer X6811. The machine is the first gaming laptop released by Medion in the UK and comes packing some impressive specs and an even more impressive price tag. The Medion Erazer X6811 comes in two sizes – 15.6 and 17 inch – with the smaller of the two having the better specs appeal. The 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) model comes equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor with a NVIDA GeForce GTX460M graphics card (housing 1.5GB of memory), 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 640GB hard drive. There's even an additional slot for another hard drive or a place to house a larger sub. When it comes to audio, the X6811 has Dolby Home Theater v3 certified high definition audio with two speakers and subwoofer. Connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a slew of USB 3.0 ports. Game on If you fancy the 17-inch (1440 x 900) version then you will be opting for a non-widescreen display but the chip inside is the more powerful Intel Core i7. USB slots are downgraded to 2.0, though, but this is reflected in the smaller price point. The graphics card in the 17-inch X6811 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 DirectX 11. Battery life is also a little less. While the smaller-screened Razer comes with a nine-cell battery, the 17-inch version has a six-cell one. The Medion Erazer X7811 15.6-inch laptop has a UK release date of November and will be available from Sainsburys Online, priced at £949. The Medion Erazer X7811 17-inch laptop will also be out in the next week or so and also available from <a href="http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp">www.sainsburys.co.uk</A>. It has a price of £899 and looks to be hot property as when it was released in Germany it sold out the day it hit online stores.

Medion Erazer X6811 budget-friendly gaming laptop arrives

TechRadar has just got back from a meeting with Medion who revealed its latest assault on the laptop market – the Medion Erazer X6811. The m...

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-ERAZER%20Family-200-200.jpg"> Medion announced the arrival of its first gaming laptop in the UK this week – the Medion Erazer X6811. The German computer company isn't known for gaming laptops in the UK, this is because it has primarily used Germany as its testing ground for the Erazer laptop range. This was deemed a success, with the 17-inch version of the Medion Erazer X6811 selling out on its day of release in Germany. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-3-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Medion brought the <a href="http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/medion-erazer-x6811-budget-friendly-gaming-laptop-arrives-907411">X6811</A> to TechRadar towers this week and we were impressed with what we saw. The Erazer laptop line seems a lot subtler in design compared to some of the heftier gaming laptops in the market. The only design flourish of note is the blue LEDs situated on the front. So if you are looking for a lappie that screams GAMER!! then maybe this isn't for you, but we liked the subtlety. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-2-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> The X6811 we got our mitts on was the 15.6-inch model. This comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-460M processor with a NVIDA GeForce GTX460M graphics card (with 1.5GB memory), 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 640GB hard disk and second hard disk slot to increase storage capacity, The battery on the system is worthy of a mention, too. As there is a nine-cell on board, expect the machine to keep its power through even the most heated of gaming contests; for a while at least. The screen is LED backlit and offers 1366 x 768 HD resolution. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-8-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> We were shown a number of game demos by Medion, including Call of Duty: Black Ops. The machine's specs meant that graphically the game looked rich and immersive and there seemed no lag even when were shooting up most of the area. Although sound wasn't exactly cranked up to maximum, the inclusion of Dolby Home Theatre certification, two speakers and a sub will mean that sound will be as beefy as you want. And if it is not, you can always put a new sub into the spare slot. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-4-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> While all this was impressive enough, it's the price that is the real kicker. Coming in at a super-smart £949, the Medion Erazer X6811 is almost half the price of its competitors with similar specs. When we asked a Medion spokesperson how the company keeps the price down, they explained that its business model is to offer no customisation like other manufacturers, then buy the components in bulk at the beginning and this keeps costs to a minimum. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-9-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> This and Medion's mass market appeal, selling in supermarkets and through online retailers. Incidentally, the Medion Erazer X6811 will be one of the first gaming laptops to be sold in Sainsbury's (online only), so it will be interesting to see if consumers will want to purchase the X6811 alongside their groceries. <img alt="Medion erazer x6811" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/mobile-computing/images/medion-erazer-x6811-10-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> The Medion Erazer X7811 15.6-inch laptop has a UK release date of November and will be available from Sainsbury's Online, priced at £949. The Medion Erazer X7811 17-inch gaming laptop will also available from <a href="http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/index.jsp">www.sainsburys.co.uk</A> and <a href="http://www.medion.co.uk/">www.medion.co.uk</A>. It has a price of £899.

Hands on: Medion Erazer X6811 review

Medion announced the arrival of its first gaming laptop in the UK this week – the Medion Erazer X6811. The German computer company isn't...