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Maingear Pulse 17

Maingear Pulse 17
Maingear Pulse 17
alaScore 81

2 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 reviews of Maingear Pulse 17. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the sound and design are generally positive. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the energy efficiency. Some have doubts about the price and keyboard.

portability, performance, screen, design, sound

durability, keyboard, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Maingear Pulse 17 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Daniel Cooper (engadget.com)

Maingear Pulse 17 review: portability, paint and power come at a hefty price

 

Whisper it, but we think that 2014 is going to be a watershed year for PC gaming. Despite dwindling interest in the platform (compared to smartphones and

Powerful ; Thin chassis makes it more portable than other 17-inch gaming laptops ; Great display and sound

Sports car finish is an expensive add-on ; Weak backlight ; Soft keyboard

Maingear’s Pulse 17 is a powerful and gorgeous laptop, crammed full of high-end specs and wrapped up in a sports car shell. The only downside is that you’ll be shelling out the better part of three grand just to get one on your desk.

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Maingear Pulse 17

 

Head-turning design; Thin and extremely portable for 17-inch laptop; Fast dual SSDs; Lovely 1080p display; Solid battery life ; Fans can get loud; Runs hot while gaming; Display colors not as accurate as competition ; The 17.3-inch Maingear Pulse 17...

Fans can get loud; Runs hot while gaming; Display colors not as accurate as competition ; The 17.3-inch Maingear Pulse 17 gaming notebook combines power, speed and portability in a smoking-hot and thin chassis.

The 17.3-inch Maingear Pulse 17 gaming notebook combines power, speed and portability in a smoking-hot and thin chassis.

Jun, 2014
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