Top 5 Intel Laptops @ CES 2017

The video presents the Linus Tech Tips crew’s top five laptops showcased at CES 2017, sponsored by Intel. It kicks off with an on-site introduction that frames the show as a selection of notable portable machines from the event, followed by concise overviews of each model. First, Samsung’s Odyssey 15 is highlighted as the company’s entry into gaming laptops, featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, an NVIDIA GTX 1050 GPU, and a 1080p display, with a unique dragon scale cooling design and a roughly $1,500 price tag. Next, the Acer Predator 21x is introduced as a behemoth meant to mimic a desktop-in-a-laptop experience, boasting a curved ultrawide display, dual GTX 1080 GPUs, overclockable CPU, multiple SSDs, Cherry MX Brown switches, and a convertible touchpad that turns into a number pad, with a starting price of about $9,000 for February availability. The Dell Inspiron 157000 is then described as an eye-catching red and black machine with a GTX 1050, a 7th generation Intel Core i5, a 1080p screen, and a basic configuration of 4GB RAM and a 1TB HDD, with upgrade paths including more memory, an SSD, and a GTX 1050 Ti. Lenovo’s Legion Y720 follows, offering a GTX 1060 for VR, a potential 4K display, an RGB keyboard, PCIe SSD, Dolby Atmos support, and an interesting note about an integrated Xbox wireless receiver for extra controller convenience, with pricing around $1,400 and an April availability window. Finally, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is praised for its carbon fiber and aluminum build, 7th gen Core i5/i7 options, up to 16GB RAM, a backlit keyboard, Windows Hello, a high DPI touchscreen, and Thunderbolt 3 plus USB-C, highlighting its lightweight, premium feel and versatile modes. The host thanks viewers and hints this could be among the last CES videos of the year, before encouraging continued viewing of more content. The overall takeaway is that CES 2017 delivered a mix of premium, high-end laptops with extreme configurations and price points, balanced by practical design and upgrade options for enthusiasts and professionals alike, while the sponsorship is acknowledged as Intel-powered coverage of the event.

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