The 11-inch gaming laptop lives, with the new Origin Eon 11-S

Alienware's once-popular M11x may be heading for retirement, but boutique rival Origin is keeping the ultraportable gaming laptop alive.  

The 11-inch gaming laptop is the textbook definition of a niche product.
Alienware is now getting into the game, with the Eon 11-S, which the company calls a compact high-performance laptop.
The EON11-S makes that dream a reality and without making any 'ultra-sacrifices.'"








The new Origin Eon 11-S will debut with Intel's new third-generation Core i-series processors and Nvidia's GT 650M graphics, which sounds like a basis for a good gaming rig. The company claims 6.5 hours of battery life (with Nvidia's Optimus technology switching the GPU off as needed), and a weight under four pounds. Like the recent Eon 17-S update, the 11-inch version will also include Origin's new finned (and frankly, a bit Alienware-like) back lid design.
The highly customizable Origin Eon 11-S is available to order now, and starts at $999.