World's First Dolby Atmos Laptop

The video showcases Lenovo's CES 2017 reveal of the Legion brand with the Legion Y720, highlighting its place as Lenovo’s first dedicated gaming laptop under a new sub-brand. The host notes the Y720’s premium brushed aluminum chassis with a woven carbon-fiber aesthetic and an RGB backlit keyboard featuring multiple zones. A standout feature discussed is Dolby Atmos support, described as a first for a laptop, paired with robust connectivity including HDMI 2.0, USB 3, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, and integrated Xbox One wireless controller support for up to four players without a dongle. Inside the pre-release unit, the design emphasizes a compact 15.6-inch form factor with a dual-battery arrangement, separate cooling paths for the CPU and GPU, and a long heat pipe linking both sections to manage heat. The GPU is identified as a GTX 1060 with 6 GB of RAM, and the chassis accommodates m.2 storage along with a memory shield covering the swappable DDR4 DIMMs. The host shares early pricing expectations around $1,200 with an i7-7700HQ configuration and notes that storage and memory options may vary. The video also acknowledges sponsor dbrand for providing skins and showcases the overall CES atmosphere as Lenovo positions Legion as a premium gaming line, inviting viewer feedback on configuration choices while teasing future coverage. Overall, the presentation combines hands-on hardware exploration with practical details on cooling, expansion, and future-user customization through modular components and accessories.

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