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Samsung Notebook Odyssey gaming laptop available May 24 for $2,000

The all-new 15.6-inch laptop runs an RTX 2060 graphics chip and hexa-core Intel CPU.

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Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.
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Samsung's Notebook Odyssey gaming laptop is now available to purchase in the US. 

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If you were wondering what happened to that gaming laptop Samsung announced back at CES 2019, well, wonder no more. 

The Notebook Odyssey is available to order starting today for $2,000 (approximately AU$2,910 or £1,570 converted) and features the GeForce RTX 2060 GPU paired with a six-core Intel Core i7 processor. Aside from the updated internal hardware, Samsung redesigned the chassis and cooling, and updated the display as well. 

The laptop now has a slimmer all-metal body and a hinge design that raises its 15.6-inch 144Hz 1,920x1,080-pixel display up for more comfortable viewing. The display supports Nvidia G-Sync, too, so you should see less tearing and other artifacts while gaming.  And, mixed in among its ports is a USB-C with VirtualLink support for running a VR headset's power, video and data. 

Samsung Notebook Odyssey

Display 15.6-inch full HD (144Hz), G-Sync
Processor Intel Core i7-8750H
Graphics 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Memory 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM
Storage 512GB NVMe SSD (2x SSD slots) + 1TB HDD (1x HDD slot)
Wireless 802.11ac 2x2
Speakers Stereo with Dolby Atmos
Ports USB-C (VirtualLink), USB-A 3.0 (3), HDMI out, Ethernet, combo mic/headphone

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The cooling system features five heat pipes (up from two on the last model) and more blades on the system fans. A handful of gaming-related software features are included as well, such as a Black Equalizer for the display that will help you spot enemies that might be concealed in shadows.

You can order the Odyssey now direct from Samsung for $2,000 or through Amazon for $1,860 and will start shipping May 24.   

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