Overview: Zepto Hydra

Wondering what might be the latest laptop from Zepto? This time the company launched Hydra, named after the Greek monster with 9 heads. In the laptop’s case it reflects advanced functionality and latest technology.

When it comes to mobile power, Zepto Hydra A17 features the Geforce 9800M GTX graphics card with 1024MB DDR3 dedicated memory for outstanding images during movie entertainment and gaming, via 256-bit Memory Interface, 112 shaders, 1875MHz Shader Frequency, 900MHz Memory Clock an Capacity Calculation of 420 Gigaflops, and both Nvidia PhysX and CUDA support. CUDA speeds up your laptop more than 12 times by enabling graphic processing for CPU-intensive applications. The graphics are upgradeable thanks to the Nvidia MXM platform.



The 17-inch laptop with 1920 x 1200 display resolution features the Crystal Clear screen technology for natural colors and sharp images, an essential condition while watching DVD movies and playing games.
Hydra A17 comes powered by an Intel processor for up to 3.06GHz speeds via the Quad Core technology, with up to 8GB memory, support for Low Power Intel P Series processor for longer operating time, a built-in 2MP web camera for video conferences, microphone, HDMI 1.3A connection, SPDIF audio out, E-SATA input, DVI, up to 3000Mbit traffic speeds, fingerprint reader, Ubuntu operating system support, and an 8-cell battery for up to 2 hours and 10 minutes continuous operating time.



For a system consisting of a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor, 1GB DDR3 memory, 80GB S-ATA HDD storage, DVD burner, built-in subwoofer, web camera, microphone, and the NVIDIA Geforce 9800M GTX 1GB card, Zepto set a price of 2.011,13 €, while at 2.833,08 € you can get an enhanced configuration with an 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 CPU, 4GB DDR3 memory, 500GB SATA HDD, DVD burner, Intel WiFi 533AN 450Mbit Wireless module, webcam plus mic, subwoofer, and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit operating system pre-installed.

Review: Zepto Anthea A15

In Greek it means “flower” and I’d say it’s a nice name for a stylish laptop coming all in white. Anthea A15 wears the illuminated logo of its manufacturer and designer, Zepto from the United Kingdom, and is meant to offer an alternative to the recently released black notebook models from the company.


This white laptop with aluminum connectors and a soft exterior layer integrates the Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with 3MB Smart Cache and 1066Mhz Front Side Bus, which brings higher computing performance at lowest power consumption possible today in the mobile computer sector.


Sharing the 384MB graphics memory with the system, the Intel GMA 4500MHD chipset also features DirectX 10 support, OpenGL 2.0 and Shader Model 4, increasing the video performance and providing support for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system’s Aero feature with cool graphic effects.


Designed for entertainment on the go and to increase the mobile work productivity, Zepto Anthea A15 has a 15.4-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a nice keyboard with fast and precise response, featuring the 2.8 mm key movement standard for best ergonomics during intensive typing. Also, with the help of keyboard’s controls, you can easily set the power mode you like, switching between high performance and the economic mode, the latter increasing battery’s life, as well as set the Night LED, volume, Bluetooth/Wireless, media player, the web camera and even the touchpad on or off.




In addition to this practical design, the laptop model offers 2.8GHz operating speeds, TV Tuner, Turbo Memory Card, and a battery life of up to 3.8 hours.


Other elements include built-in microphone, HDMI, SPDIF audio out, Linux Ubuntu support, and a highly durable construction using aluminum reinforced chassis technology.


The basic configuration set by Zepto starts at a price of £517.10, with an Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor model, 1GB DDR2 memory, 80GB storage capacity, DVD burner, digital microphone, and the Bluetooth 2.0 EDR module.


At a higher price of £752.41 you can configure the notebook starting with an Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 processor, 4GB memory, 320GB storage, DVD burner, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, built-in mic, and the Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed.

Review: Zepto Orion A15

Yet another laptop from Zepto named after a Greek mythology character. Orion A15 was named after the skilled hunter occupying a place in the stars after his death, and this idea is represented by the black laptop model with a stylish finish sporting an illuminated Ze[to logo on the back.


This 15.4-inch model is powered by the Intel Centrino 2 technology with minimum 3MB Smart Cache and 1066Mhz Front SideBus, which work together to deliver high operating speeds at a lower power consumption.


It integrates the Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset with 384MB shared memory, DirectX 10 support, OpenGL 2.0 and Shader Model 4, for great views during gaming and while playing with the Windows Vista Aero feature on the 1280 x 800-pixel display.


Like the latest models introduced by Zepto, Orion A15 has the Night LED mode that allows you to turn off all the other indicators, leaving only the hard drive light On, for a simpler way of knowing when the portable computer is functioning.


Specifications include 8Gb maximum system memory, 2.8GHz Dual Core CPU speeds, TV Tuner, Turbo Memory Crad, Wireless LAN, 3.8 hours of battery life, built-in web camera, microphone, HDMI connectivity, SPDIF audio out, http://www.ubuntu.com/ Linux Ubuntu support, and other cool elements, encased in durable yet elegant aluminum reinforced chassis.


For a price of £517.10 Zepto offers the lower cost configuration with an Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor clocked at 2GHz, 80GB S-ATA hard drive storage capacity, DVD burner, Bluetooth 2.0+EDT, and built-in microphone. At £752.41 the notebook has 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, microphone and Windows Vista Home Basic operating system pre-installed. This one is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 providing speeds of up to o 2GHz.