DreamBook Power W35 – Heavy Specs For The Joy Of Gamers

The market of PCs is in full collapse, but apparently this is not the data that will scare manufacturers. In fact Pioneer Computers (the Australian one) has just announced the DreamBook Power W35, designed for toughest players, and displays a technical data sheet that’s very impressive.

Technical specifications

The DreamBook Power W35 features an Intel Core i7 processor. A 4th Generation (Haswell) Intel® CoreTM CPU, the same series as Core-i7-4930MX clocked at 3 to 3.9 GHz. The machine will be powered three RAM slots that will boast a maximum memory of 24GB.

We do not find one, but two graphics cards! A 4th Generation Intel® Integrated VGA and NVIDIA® GTX-765M which can deliver 2GB of pure GDDR5 Graphics. The GPU circuit includes the Optimus technology, from NVIDIA, which will switch between the two GPUs.

Storage may involve two changeable 2.5″ 9.5mm HDD/SSD in SATA interface (RAID 0/1). And as option, we can have one changeable 12.7mm Super Multi/Blu-ray Combo/Blu-ray Writer ODD also in SATA interface. The screen is 15.6 inches (39.62cm), provides FullHD and Crystal Bright Screen technology and display a resolution of 1920 x 1080 in 16:9. No information about the DPI (density per pixel).

Communication side, there is built-in 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN, wireless LAN 802.11B/G/N with Bluetooth 4.0, and a 9-in-1 (MC/RSMMC/SD/mini-SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS-Pro/MS-Duo) card reader. There is also a 2.0M HD webcam, an audio solution with two 2W speakers enhanced by the Sound Blaster Cinema technology, and a built-in microphone. No less than 12 I/O-ports are listed…:

• 1 x USB 2.0 port
• 3 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x eSATA port (USB3.0 combo)
• 1 x external VGA port
• 1 x HDMITM output port (with HDCP)
• 1 x Headphone jack
• 1 x Microphone jack
• 1 x S/PDIF output jack
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 1 x DC-in jack

Then, a multi-languages ​​full size isolated keyboard with numeric pad. Two Mini Card slot:

• 1st  for WLAN Combo Half size Mini Card with PCIe and USB interface
• 2nd for mSATA SSD Full size Mini Card with SATA interface

The battery is a removable Lithium-Ion of 8 cells with a capacity of 76.96 Wh. The announced battery life is about 325 minutes (5 hrs and more). And a full Range AC adapter, AC in 100 ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60Hz, DC output 19.5V, 6.15A, 120W, is provided. Regarding dimensions, rather correct for this type of machines… So, 374 (W) x 250 (D) X 16.3 ~ 42.7 (H) mm and the whole weights 2.7Kg with the battery.

Other stuff

Undoubtedly, the DreamBook Power W35 will run Windows 8.1. However, Windows 7 and Windows XP are also available by personal request. Many options are available. A short list:

• mSATA SSD, SATA interface
• 2nd slot for 3.75G Full size Mini Card with USB interface
• Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 (Jackson Peak 2) 2×2 AGN + Bluetooth
• Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 (Jackson Peak 1) 2×2 BGN + Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN 802.11B/G/N + Bluetooth v4.0 + LE Combo Half Mini Card Module
• Wireless LAN 802.11B/G/N Half Mini Card Module
• UMTS / HSPA +3.75 G Full size Mini Card Module
• Fingerprint reader

The availability date has not yet been published, but you can order through the manufacturer’s website. The starting price (without any options) are in the range of Australian $ 1899, or about € 1,300 for the basic model. These can quickly climb, depending on added options. And in this regard, you can build your own machine via this link.

This is indeed something burn out some titles from EA or Blizzard … But you, what do you think of the DreamBook Power W35? Would you be tempted to buy one? Why? Give us your feedback below…