External GPU for Acer's Ferrari One notebook

Acer has completed an external graphics card for its Ferrari One notebook. The Ferrari One is equipped with an XGP port, which can be used as an external connector for a PCI-Express graphics card. The concept behind XGP -an interface designed by AMD- is that it allows the notebook to be used at home with a fast graphics card, while it can be detached from the system for outdoor usage. This makes it possible to have a compact and efficient notebook, whilst retaining the option to play videogames. Acer's new accessory is branded DynaVivid dock and is meant for gamers.

The external module contains a Radeon HD4670 Mobility graphics card, which is equipped with an HDMI and VGA connector. The HD 4670 will make it possible to play slightly more demanding games, though it's not a miracle worker. Apart from the video-outputs, the DynaVivid sports six USB ports, allowing it to function as a docking station as well. The device has dimensions of 193,5 x 193,5 x 32,8 mm and weighs about 650 grams. To power the graphics card, Acer bundles an external power adaptor, making the solution far from mobile.

The DynaVivid will start shipping in November, featuring a pricetag of about $199.

Acer Ferrari One is straks uit te breiden met externe HD4670M videokaart

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