Rock Announces Notebooks with Centrino 2 and nVidia 9800M

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New rock killer notebook line-up featuring Intel Centrino 2 and nVidia 9800M graphics

Warwick, 15th July, 2008.

The new notebook line up from rock, the UK’s no.1 performance notebook manufacturer, delivers only the very best in next generation technology. Marrying raw power from the generals of the Micro processor world, Intel, and heart stopping, revolutionary gaming technology from graphics innovators, nVidia, the new notebook line up from rock boasts a serious combination of killer computing components for outright computing fanatics.

Whether you’re a technology novice, an inspired multi-tasker or an extreme user, Intel’s new Centrino 2 processor promises groundbreaking advancements to revolutionise what technology can do for you. Work smarter, play harder and get more done by running multiple applications simultaneously and have the breakthrough performance you need to push the limits of the hottest, newest software, including; digital media like HDTV, video editing and online 3D gaming. Intel Centrino 2 also includes a cooler, more efficient processor design which ultimately contributes to cooler, quieter running notebooks.

Intel’s Centrino 2 technology is complimented by nVidia’s new, revolutionary 9800M graphics power. Breaking the boundaries to deliver never before seen, unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects, the new nVidia 9800M graphics with full Direct X10 support opens up a whole new world of immersive entertainment. Featuring the second-generation NVIDIA PureVideo® HD video engine, the GeForce 9800M GPU’s delivers full 1080p, eye-popping visual clarity for Blu-ray, HD DVD, and high-definition videos and because PureVideo HD takes care of the video decoding, instead of the already hard at work CPU, battery life is extended, fan noise reduced and the systems CPU freed up for other important tasks such as multitasking.

The new rock notebooks are as always, fully configurable to suit your specific needs. With a wealth of options including a state of the art Blu-Ray Writer rock gives you the freedom and flexibility to imagine and create your very own dream machine.

The new rock notebook line will be available to pre order from the 15th July, with shipments commencing in August. Each rock notebook features rock’s award winning 3 year European-wide warranty as standard, underlining its commitment to quality and after sale care. Please visit www.rockdirect.com for more information.

Pricing to be confirmed shortly.

Additional information

The Line Up…

Xtreme 780
Up to Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme X9100 Processor
nVidia GeForce Go 9800M GTX
WUXGA X Glass Screen
Up to 8Gb DDR3 1066MHz FSB
250Gb 7200RPM SATA HDD
DVD-RW, Blue-Ray or Blu-Ray writer
Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
2.0MP Webcam
397(w) x 294 (d) x 37(h)mm
3.8Kg’s

Xtreme 620
Up to Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor
nVidea GeForce 9800M GT DDR3 512Mb Graphics
Up to 8Gb DDR2 RAM
Up to 500Gb 5400rpm or 250Gb 7200RPM SATA HDD
15.4” WSXGA+ or WUXGA Screen
Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
DVD-RW, Blue-Ray or Blu-Ray writer
2.0 MP Webcam
364 (w) x 269 (d) x 29 (h) mm
2.9Kg’s

Pegasus 520
Up to Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor
nVidea GeForce 9600M GT DDR2 1024Mb Graphics
Up to 8Gb DDR2 RAM
Up to 500Gb 5400rpm or 250Gb 7200RPM SATA HDD
15.4” WSXGA+ Screen
Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
DVD-RW, Blue-Ray or Blu-Ray writer
2.0 MP Webcam
367 (w) x 270 (d) x 31 (h) mm
2.9Kg’s

Pegasus 320
Up to Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor –
nVidea GeForce 9300M GS DDR2 256Mb Graphics
Up to 4Gb DDR2 RAM
Up to 500Gb 5400rpm or 250Gb 7200RPM SATA HDD
13.3” WXGA X Glass Screen
Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n & Bluetooth
DVD-RW, Blue-Ray or Blu-Ray writer
2.0 MP Webcam
320 (w) x 235 (d) x 27 (h) mm
2.15Kg’s

About Rock
Rock, part of the Stone Group is the UK’s leading Performance Notebook manufacturers. Rock’s manufacturing facility in Warwick has maintained the highest standards of notebook services for over 15 years and continues to lead the mobile computing world with the most innovative notebook technology available on the market.

In addition to continued technological innovation in the portable computing market, Rock is the only notebook manufacturer to supply a 3 year collect and return warranty on its entire notebook range as standard ensuring it offers the most comprehensive after sales service.

Rock has consistently been first to market with the latest innovation and more recently became first in the world to make all notebooks High Definition as standard. Rock was also first to launch the world’s fastest graphics for the notebook platform, 8800M GTX by NVIDIA.

Rock has won multiple technology and service awards including “Best PC & Laptop manufacturer 2007”, as voted by Custom PC magazine readers.

The Stone Group is a specialist hardware manufacturer and systems designer, specialising in the supply and support of ICT and audio-visual solutions to the public sector and consumers.