AVADirect's Clevo X8100 Laptop Is Great for Gaming, But Huge and Heavy

By PCWorld Video, PCWorld Jun 12, 2010 11:30 AM

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We have mixed feelings about the AVADirect Clevo X8100 laptop: We love the large display and the keyboard, as well as its excellent gaming performance using its Intel Core i7 processor. But we're a bit put off by the awkwardness of the weight distribution and the sheer physical bulk of the unit. Senior Editor Jason Cross takes a look.

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