GIGABYTE P2532N Pro Reviews

Gigabyte's P2532N is excruciatingly close to becoming a great laptop, but there are a few shortcomings that prevent it from reaching its full potential. The laptop's gorgeous full-HD display should make it a multimedia paradise, but it's lacking a Blu-ray drive. The large screen and dual graphics should allow it to double as a portable gaming station, but the supplied GeForce GPU struggles to run high-quality games at the native 1080p resolution. And if it's portability you're after, the P2532N's svelte frame is attractive, but the average battery life is no match for an Ultrabook. These limitations can't be ignored, but there are equally as many positives - if not more. The laptop's 1080p display is a joy, the keyboard is large and comfortable to use, the CPU screams performance, there's an abundance of connectivity options - as well as an integrated DVD writer - and it's all delivered in a tidy-looking package.

Multimedia mavens will be drawn to the $1,399 Gigabyte P2532N. There's much to love, from the notebook's five high-quality dual-channel speakers (including a subwoofer) and blazing-fast Intel Core i7-2630QM processor to a robust NVIDIA GeForce GT550M graphics card and an exquisite 1920 x 1080 HD display. The lack of Blu-ray functionality and a less-than-stellar webcam dampen our enthusiasm a bit, especially since you can get a Dell XPS 15 with Blu-ray and an HD webcam for $1,199. But if you're looking for a 15-inch entertainment laptop, the P2532N definitely deserves your attention.

We can give the P2532N a good grade after it has completed all tests. The laptop is a real alternative to the devices of "big" manufacturers (Acer, Asus, Sony, etc.). The competition should especially take an example on the elegant case and great display. Basically, Gigabyte has developed a successful multimedia notebook that is not least striking with a high (display) quality. However, the price is a crucial point.