Gigabyte P2532N

Gigabyte P2532N Review

Hardware manufacturer Gigabyte is primarily known for stamping out individual computer parts, but now it's making the whole package. The Gigabyte P2532N is its new multimedia notebook that comes with a smattering of impressive offerings under its hood: a quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT550M GPU, four dual-channel stereo speakers (and a subwoofer), and a full HD display. Seems like a pretty good package for a competitive $1,385. But how does the Gigabyte stack up against laptops from more established brands?Black with silver trim, the Gigabyte P2532N has an understated, classic look that would seem right at home in a corporate setting. Its black chrome lid has a plain matte finish that ostensibly repels finger marks, although it does retain minor discolorations from dirty fingers. Conversely, the edges of the laptop's lid and deck are trimmed in a shiny, silver aluminum that's a perpetual print magnet. It didn't bother us too much since the lining was only 0.2 inches thick, but some will want to ready their polishing cloths. The lid is embellished with a slightly raised Gigabyte logo scribed in the same silver.Pop the lid of the P2532N and you'll see that the interior continues the laptop's black theme with a brushed metal treatment.