Leipzig
So much has happened in 20 years. Join us on an exciting multimedia journey through two decades of hardware history. Piece by piece, we will unveil new milestones from our past.
Leipzig
So much has happened in 20 years. Join us on an exciting multimedia journey through two decades of hardware history. Piece by piece, we will unveil new milestones from our past.
Founding of Schenker
Notebooks
Robert Schenker founds his sole proprietorship in Leipzig and starts selling ECS Desknotes via eBay from his living room. Initially, he handles everything himself, from purchasing to posting the items on eBay to manufacturing.
Elitegroup Desknote A901
Elitegroup Desknote A929
Founding of Schenker Notebooks
Robert Schenker founds his sole proprietorship in Leipzig and starts selling ECS Desknotes via eBay from his living room. Initially, he handles everything himself, from purchasing to posting the items on eBay to manufacturing.
Elitegroup Desknote A901
Elitegroup Desknote A929
Elitegroup Desknote A980
The first model with dedicated graphics is an extremely modular Elitegroup Desknote with a removable display, detachable graphics card and optional external battery pack.
Start of the first own webshop
Evolving from its beginnings as an ebay shop, the independent web shop mySN.de is launched online and remains the company’s direct sales channel until 2018.
The company moves into its first own office
The residential space is getting too small for the young company. Rising sales figures make it necessary to rent additional premises. At the same time, Melchior Franke, who later becomes co-managing director, joins the company.
Elitegroup Desknote A980
The first model with dedicated graphics is an extremely modular Elitegroup Desknote with a removable display, detachable graphics card and optional external battery pack.
Start of the first own webshop
Evolving from its beginnings as an ebay shop, the independent web shop mySN.de is launched online and remains the company’s direct sales channel until 2018.
The company moves into its first own office
The residential space is getting too small for the young company. Rising sales figures make it necessary to rent additional premises. At the same time, Melchior Franke, who later becomes co-managing director, joins the company.
Elitegroup G736 Laptop
The pioneer for later desktop replacement laptops is equipped with Intel desktop processors, the most powerful mobile graphics card from ATi and weighs in at 4,1 kg.
Elitegroup G556 Centrino Laptop
Thanks to the brand new Intel Centrino technology and the most powerful mobile graphics card from ATi, the device turns out to be the beginning of the evolution of mobile gaming laptops. With WLAN integrated for the first time, a weight of only 2.5 kg and an overall height of 26 mm, it sets new standards
Elitegroup G736 Laptop
The pioneer for later desktop replacement laptops is equipped with Intel desktop processors, the most powerful mobile graphics card from ATi and weighs in at 4,1 kg.
Elitegroup G556 Centrino Laptop
Thanks to the brand new Intel Centrino technology and the most powerful mobile graphics card from ATi, the device turns out to be the beginning of the evolution of mobile gaming laptops. With WLAN integrated for the first time, a weight of only 2.5 kg and an overall height of 26 mm, it sets new standards
Start of the partnership with Intel
Schenker Notebooks receives a call from Intel – the beginning of a very intensive and productive partnership.
Start of the partnership with Intel
Schenker Notebooks receives a call from Intel – the beginning of a very intensive and productive partnership.
mySN M590KE DTR Laptop
With a 20.1″ display, NVIDIA SLI graphics for the first time, 20 ports and 6.9 kg, the DTR laptop is the most monumental model in our portfolio so far.
First presentation of a quality award by the trade press
In the trade magazine Chip, the Schenker Notebook mySN M570RU beats the competition as test winner in the categories Best Desktop Replacements and Best Notebooks Up To 17 Inches.
Set up of a forum account on Notebookcheck
mySN M590KE DTR Laptop
With a 20.1″ display, NVIDIA SLI graphics for the first time, 20 ports and 6.9 kg, the DTR laptop is the most monumental model in our portfolio so far.
First presentation of a quality award by the trade press
In the trade magazine Chip, the Schenker Notebook mySN M570RU beats the competition as test winner in the categories Best Desktop Replacements and Best Notebooks Up To 17 Inches.
Set up of a forum account on Notebookcheck
First appearance at a gaming event as an exhibitor
Home match for Schenker — at the last Games Convention in the Leipzig Exhibition Center, the company introduces itself to the gaming community.
Move to new residential and business premises
Schenker Notebooks now employs seven people and hits sales figures of 3000 units per year – high time for further expansion of workspace to 75 m². Until the next move in 2015, the company will continue to grow strongly and rent numerous additional premises, for example to expand production facilities.
First appearance at a gaming event as an exhibitor
Home match for Schenker — at the last Games Convention in the Leipzig Exhibition Center, the company introduces itself to the gaming community.
Move to new residential and business premises
Schenker Notebooks now employs seven people and hits sales figures of 3000 units per year – high time for further expansion of workspace to 75 m². Until the next move in 2015, the company will continue to grow strongly and rent numerous additional premises, for example to expand production facilities.
Launch of the XMG brand
XMG stands for Extreme Multimedia & Gaming (formerly Extreme Mobile Gaming). The idea of offering the first customisable and freely configurable high-end gaming laptops gives rise to a hardware brand that is, still to this day, well-known far beyond the borders of Germany and an established player in the gaming scene.
Launch of the XMG brand
XMG stands for Extreme Multimedia & Gaming (formerly Extreme Mobile Gaming). The idea of offering the first customisable and freely configurable high-end gaming laptops gives rise to a hardware brand that is, still to this day, well-known far beyond the borders of Germany and an established player in the gaming scene.
First own exhibition stand at CeBIT
As part of the Intel Extreme Masters, the hardware manufacturer presents itself for the first time with its own exhibition stand in the legendary “Gaming Hall” 23.
Partner booth with ROCCAT at Gamescom in Cologne
The Leipzig-based company and the prestigious Hamburg-based manufacturer of PC gaming accessories captivates the audience with gaming hardware from Germany and an impressive stage programme including a huge LED wall.
First own exhibition stand at CeBIT
As part of the Intel Extreme Masters, the hardware manufacturer presents itself for the first time with its own exhibition stand in the legendary “Gaming Hall” 23.
Partner booth with ROCCAT at Gamescom in Cologne
The Leipzig-based company and the prestigious Hamburg-based manufacturer of PC gaming accessories captivates the audience with gaming hardware from Germany and an impressive stage programme including a huge LED wall.
Conversion to GmbH
The company now operates as a limited liability company (GmbH) and has grown to over 30 employees, who work at several of locations in Leipzig totalling more than 300m².
HomeStory Cup III
After XMG had already become a sponsor of the second HomeStory Cup, the hardware manufacturer will be the main partner for the third event in a new, much larger location.
Conversion to GmbH
The company now operates as a limited liability company (GmbH) and has grown to over 30 employees, who work at several of locations in Leipzig totalling more than 300m².
HomeStory Cup III
After XMG had already become a sponsor of the second HomeStory Cup, the hardware manufacturer will be the main partner for the third event in a new, much larger location.
Renaming to Schenker Technologies GmbH
Launch of the SCHENKER brand
The newly created product brand stands for a diverse portfolio of laptops, particularly oriented towards the precise needs of professional users.
SCHENKER W503 mobile Workstation
As the first representative of the new SCHENKER product brand, the mobile workstation impresses with very high performance values thanks to the Intel Core i7 processor and optional NVIDIA Quadro K3000M graphics card and is optimally tailored to the needs of professional users.
SCHENKER S413 Premium Laptop
The SCHENKER S413, which is only just 21 mm thin and weighs 1.9 kg, closes the gap between flat ultrabooks with long battery life and powerful but hardly mobile workstations thanks to the most powerful integrated graphics unit to date – the Intel Iris Pro 5200.
Renaming to Schenker Technologies GmbH
Launch of the SCHENKER brand
The newly created product brand stands for a diverse portfolio of laptops, particularly oriented towards the precise needs of professional users.
SCHENKER W503 mobile Workstation
As the first representative of the new SCHENKER product brand, the mobile workstation impresses with very high performance values thanks to the Intel Core i7 processor and optional NVIDIA Quadro K3000M graphics card and is optimally tailored to the needs of professional users.
SCHENKER S413 Premium Laptop
The SCHENKER S413, which is only just 21 mm thin and weighs 1.9 kg, closes the gap between flat ultrabooks with long battery life and powerful but hardly mobile workstations thanks to the most powerful integrated graphics unit to date – the Intel Iris Pro 5200.
XMG C404 CORE Gaming-Laptop
The XMG C404, developed together with GIGABYTE, is a stylish 14 incher with maximum performance in a 2 cm slim aluminum case equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M.
XMG P505 PRO Gaming-Laptop
With its elegant metal case, the XMG P505 is the revolution in PRO gaming laptops. Despite its slim design, it makes no compromises on performance thanks to the latest Intel quad-core processors and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M.
XMG C404 CORE Gaming-Laptop
The XMG C404, developed together with GIGABYTE, is a stylish 14 incher with maximum performance in a 2 cm slim aluminum case equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M.
XMG P505 PRO Gaming-Laptop
With its elegant metal case, the XMG P505 is the revolution in PRO gaming laptops. Despite its slim design, it makes no compromises on performance thanks to the latest Intel quad-core processors and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M.
Relocation to the current company building
Relocation to the current company building
Gaming is coming home
As the initiator of DreamHack Leipzig, Schenker Technologies brings the internationally renowned e-Sports and LAN Party event to Germany with great success. The gaming festival, which is organised jointly with Leipziger Messe, will be held a total of five times in the Trade Fair City.
Start of engagement in innovative VR technologies
As one of only a few official partners, Schenker Technologies is appointed certified reseller of the VR headset HTC VIVE for the German market. One year later, the company also assumes Europe-wide distribution of the HTC VIVE Business Editions.
Presentation of the XMG WALKER
The battery-operated backpack PC allows the use of VR headsets with maximum mobility and opens up numerous new application possibilities.
Gaming is coming home
As the initiator of DreamHack Leipzig, Schenker Technologies brings the internationally renowned e-Sports and LAN Party event to Germany with great success. The gaming festival, which is organised jointly with Leipziger Messe, will be held a total of five times in the Trade Fair City.
Start of engagement in innovative VR technologies
As one of only a few official partners, Schenker Technologies is appointed certified reseller of the VR headset HTC VIVE for the German market. One year later, the company also assumes Europe-wide distribution of the HTC VIVE Business Editions.
Presentation of the XMG WALKER
The battery-operated backpack PC allows the use of VR headsets with maximum mobility and opens up numerous new application possibilities.
XMG ULTRA 17
Cooperation with ZOTAC
For the first time, customers can order ZOTAC’s mini-PC barebones in the online shop as completely operational systems configured and pre-installed according to their own wishes.
High-quality customisable laser engravings
In a newly established production area, business customers have the opportunity to add individualisation to their hardware purchases with company logos, lettering or more to create a unique product or to promote their brand.
Joint Venture with OVRLAB
Just nine months after being founded, Schenker Technologies joins LEFX and VR BITS to become the third partner in the full service XR-Agency.
XMG ULTRA 17
Cooperation with ZOTAC
For the first time, customers can order ZOTAC’s mini-PC barebones in the online shop as completely operational systems configured and pre-installed according to their own wishes.
High-quality customisable laser engravings
In a newly established production area, business customers have the opportunity to add individualisation to their hardware purchases with company logos, lettering or more to create a unique product or to promote their brand.
Joint Venture with OVRLAB
Just nine months after being founded, Schenker Technologies joins LEFX and VR BITS to become the third partner in the full service XR-Agency.
More customisation options with the help of an UV printer
With the ability to apply multi-colour printing to plastic surfaces, the application of polychrome images, photos, logos and even characters on a keyboard makes every piece of hardware unique.
Start of the new platform bestware.com
As the third main own brand next to SCHENKER and XMG, Schenker Technologies introduces a new shopping platform – bestware.com, supporting the continuous expansion of the product portfolio and the evolving directions of the company.
More customisation options with the help of an UV printer
With the ability to apply multi-colour printing to plastic surfaces, the application of polychrome images, photos, logos and even characters on a keyboard makes every piece of hardware unique.
Start of the new platform bestware.com
As the third main own brand next to SCHENKER and XMG, Schenker Technologies introduces a new shopping platform – bestware.com, supporting the continuous expansion of the product portfolio and the evolving directions of the company.
GSA Nationals 2019
Official support forum on Reddit
XMG FUSION 15 (L19) Gaming-Laptop
The XMG FUSION 15 is based on a cooperation with Intel and combines the expertise of both companies. The high-performance laptop features a slim design, low weight (1.89 kg) and a long battery life (93 Wh capacity) and targets the slim gaming and content creation market segments.
GSA Nationals 2019
Official support forum on Reddit
XMG FUSION 15 (L19) Gaming-Laptop
The XMG FUSION 15 is based on a cooperation with Intel and combines the expertise of both companies. The high-performance laptop features a slim design, low weight (1.89 kg) and a long battery life (93 Wh capacity) and targets the slim gaming and content creation market segments.
Best European Distributor of Varjo
Since 2019, the company has been part of the Premium Partner sales network of Varjo – an innovation leader in the field of professional virtual reality headsets – and receives the “Value-Added Reseller of the Year 2019 Award”.
Start of cooperation with PICO XR
Schenker Technologies starts cooperation with PICO XR (formerly Pico Interactive) – a leading global manufacturer of advanced all-in-one VR solutions for businesses. One year later, the Leipzig-based company is finally appointed an official distribution partner.
XMG APEX 15 (E20) Gaming Laptop
The XMG APEX 15 uses socketed desktop processors from the current AMD Ryzen generation up to the sixteen-core AMD Ryzen 9 3950X for the first time. Thanks to the unique combination with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, the desktop replacement laptop is not only aimed at demanding gamers, but also opens up new possibilities for professional users to significantly accelerate their workflow.
Editors Choice Award in Service and Support Satisfaction
In the “Consumer and Gaming Notebooks” category, the Leipzig-based company secures the top spot on Notebookcheck for the second time in the categories of Service and Support Satisfaction, being awarded after a survey with over 1000 participants.
SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro (M20) Premium Laptop
The SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro (M20) complements the VIA series with a significantly more powerful alternative: the thin and light laptop is based on an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor and uses exclusively its integrated Vega graphics chip. The deliberate omission of an additional, dedicated graphics card combined with a 91 Wh battery provides an impressive runtime.
Pre-Order Partner of the HP Reverb G2
As HP’s official pre-order partner for the newly introduced VR headset, Schenker Technologies and its own online shop bestware.com score a coup.
Best European Distributor of Varjo
Since 2019, the company has been part of the Premium Partner sales network of Varjo – an innovation leader in the field of professional virtual reality headsets – and receives the “Value-Added Reseller of the Year 2019 Award”.
Start of cooperation with PICO XR
Schenker Technologies starts cooperation with PICO XR (formerly Pico Interactive) – a leading global manufacturer of advanced all-in-one VR solutions for businesses. One year later, the Leipzig-based company is finally appointed an official distribution partner.
XMG APEX 15 (E20) Gaming Laptop
The XMG APEX 15 uses socketed desktop processors from the current AMD Ryzen generation up to the sixteen-core AMD Ryzen 9 3950X for the first time. Thanks to the unique combination with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, the desktop replacement laptop is not only aimed at demanding gamers, but also opens up new possibilities for professional users to significantly accelerate their workflow.
Editors Choice Award in Service and Support Satisfaction
In the “Consumer and Gaming Notebooks” category, the Leipzig-based company secures the top spot on Notebookcheck for the second time in the categories of Service and Support Satisfaction, being awarded after a survey with over 1000 participants.
Pre-Order Partner of the HP Reverb G2
As HP’s official pre-order partner for the newly introduced VR headset, Schenker Technologies and its own online shop bestware.com score a coup.
SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro (M20) Premium Laptop
The SCHENKER VIA 15 Pro (M20) complements the VIA series with a significantly more powerful alternative: the thin and light laptop is based on an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor and uses exclusively its integrated Vega graphics chip. The deliberate omission of an additional, dedicated graphics card combined with a 91 Wh battery provides an impressive runtime.
Third Editors Choice Award
For the third time, the company wins the Editors Choice Award for service and support satisfaction from Notebookcheck.
Own news section on xmg.gg
Record business year
SCHENKER VISION 14 (M21) Premium Ultrabook
The SCHENKER VISION 14 adds an ultra-portable 14 inch laptop, with state-of-the-art features and a weight of just one kilogram, to the VISION model series. This is made possible by an elegant lightweight, magnesium unibody chassis. The most striking features include a high-resolution 3K IPS display in a practical 16:10 format and Intel’s Core i7-11370H processor and the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti offering plenty of performance.
Third Editors Choice Award
For the third time, the company wins the Editors Choice Award for service and support satisfaction from Notebookcheck.
Own news section on xmg.gg
Record business year
SCHENKER VISION 14 (M21) Premium Ultrabook
The SCHENKER VISION 14 adds an ultra-portable 14 inch laptop, with state-of-the-art features and a weight of just one kilogram, to the VISION model series. This is made possible by an elegant lightweight, magnesium unibody chassis. The most striking features include a high-resolution 3K IPS display in a practical 16:10 format and Intel’s Core i7-11370H processor and the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti offering plenty of performance.
XMG NEO 15 (E22) Gaming-Laptop
Das XMG NEO 15 (E22) ist die neueste Generation des auf mobile Höchstleistung getrimmten Gaming-Laptops. Das 15,6-Zoll-Gerät tritt allerdings mit mehr als nur einem Update auf Intels Core i7-12700H und Grafikkarten bis zur NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti an: Die XMG OASIS ist eine optional externe Wasserkühlung, welche die Kühlressourcen deutlich erweitert und einen leiseren und schnelleren Betrieb bei niedrigeren Temperaturen verspricht – unter Umgehung der physikalischen Grenzen herkömmlicher Laptop-Kühlsysteme.
Project V - Offline Events enabled by XMG
XMG considers itself a pioneer in supporting new and promising esports scenes. For this reason, the Leipzig-based company commits to a long-term partnership – founding the D-A-CH scene of the new shooter VALORANT. At the same time, the company is celebrating the reunion with its long-time partner TAKE TV.
XMG NEO 15 (E22) Gaming-Laptop
Das XMG NEO 15 (E22) ist die neueste Generation des auf mobile Höchstleistung getrimmten Gaming-Laptops. Das 15,6-Zoll-Gerät tritt allerdings mit mehr als nur einem Update auf Intels Core i7-12700H und Grafikkarten bis zur NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti an: Die XMG OASIS ist eine optional externe Wasserkühlung, welche die Kühlressourcen deutlich erweitert und einen leiseren und schnelleren Betrieb bei niedrigeren Temperaturen verspricht – unter Umgehung der physikalischen Grenzen herkömmlicher Laptop-Kühlsysteme.
Project V - Offline Events enabled by XMG
XMG considers itself a pioneer in supporting new and promising esports scenes. For this reason, the Leipzig-based company commits to a long-term partnership – founding the D-A-CH scene of the new shooter VALORANT. At the same time, the company is celebrating the reunion with its long-time partner TAKE TV.
