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*ABS Mayhem

Gaming Notebook

Overall Assessment/Reviews ...Good to Very Good

The Gaming PC is spouting a new hybrid of computer - it is not exactly portable in the sense of a traditional notebook and it's not exactly a desktop computer or even a desktop replacement. It's more of a 'moveable or mobile desktop'!

It might seem at first to be just a matter of semantics, but there really is a new style or type of notebook computer that's being designed for the gaming market that has to be put in a class of its own. It deserves separate billing!

These machines are not meant to be portable (as in frequent traveling) but simply a moveable desktop that can be transported very quickly over short distances. Unlike traditional notebooks, battery life and weight are not as important in the 'moveable desktop' - what really counts is performance. Big Emphasis on performance.

These computers are maxed to the limit in regards to technical performance - the faster the better. Graphics, visuals, and audio are given center stage and tweaked to perfection. The entertainment value rules the day.

The trick is get a 'Top of the line' desktop capabilities or specs in a movable package that can be transported with relative ease. An escort to your next LAN party that will 'wow' them over.

Style is also paramount in a 'Mobile Desktop' - second to performance. Designed for eye-popping effects, it has to look 'cool' or it's dead in the water.

But it's not style over substance. Some examples of this new 'Mobile desktop' would be the ABS Mayhem from ABS Computer Technologies.

The ABS Mayhem has gotten mixed reviews (see below) but it will no doubt be considered by the gaming crowd.

Powered by a 3GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading) processor coupled with 1GB of 333MHz memory on an 80GB hard. Fork out the extra 50 bucks and change for the 7,200rpm hard drive model.

It uses ATi Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics with 128MB of memory displayed on a bright 1,280x800 15.4-inch wide-screen.

Most connections are covered including 802.11g wireless, three USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire.

Battery Life: 2 hours

Size: 14" Width X 10.4" Height X 1.6" Depth @ 7.8-pounds

Cons: Short battery life, some have noted inferior keyboard compared to other notebooks.

Pros: Gaming 'mobile desktop', fast performance, wide-aspect display.

Conclusion: The ABS Mayhem has some good features - speed, 7,200rpm hard drive, bright display, - that will appeal to the gamer.

*Seclective Quality Reviews: ABS Mayhem

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ABS Mayhem

...Listed are some online Stores to buy the ABS Mayhem. Most of these have Daily Updated Prices so it's best to visit these sites and shop around. Watch out for Special Shopping Cart Deals! But don't go for the cheapest price - also check out the customer service and support.

• Amazon.com