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    Wait to order?

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by Gotcha, Jan 10, 2005.

  1. Gotcha

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    Hey,

    I was wondering whether it would be wise to wait and order a laptop after February, when Sonoma Debuts.

    Also, any ideas if Fujitsu is going to upgrade their line with this technology anytime soon?

    I am in the market for a new laptop and I am really anxious to replace my Inspiron 8200.

    Im pretty much debating between Fujitsu (6231), IBM (T42), dell, and possibly a Mac (powerbook)

    Fujitsui has the lead as this laptop is for school and its lighter then the rest but equivilent or greater for what I need. (except maby video editing, powerbook has some nice software)
    Any ideas or word of upgrades?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Brian

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    The Alviso update is more immediate and the Fujitsu S should have that in March from what I understand.

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    What is the Alviso Update?
     
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    What are the improvements with the Alviso chip? also how much of a price decrease so we expect with current dothan chips?

    ~RaNDoM
     
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    @ gotcha

    Here are my personal reasons for picking the Fujitsu above the others.

    the IBM and ibook/powerbooks have really dull screens. IMO they are on par with generic LCDs.

    The only Dell i like is the Dell 700M and the S6231is better in every way but price. it is lighter, has longer battery and a better screen. plus it has a full size keyboard.

    ~RaNDoM
     
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  6. Brian

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    Alviso supports a 533 FSB and PCI Express. Those are the big things...

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    i just ordered a S6231. i'm still sticking with it. i'm just curious how much more would an S6XXX series with the new Alviso cost?

    you can only wait for the latest and greatest for so long right?[ :D]
     
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  8. RaNDoMMAI

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by jr711
     
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    yeah i agree on the books. luckily i only needed 2 books this quarter(still $200). but i'm able to borrow the rest from friends that have taken the classes already.
     
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    sell ur books on amazon or half.com
     
    inycaznkid, Jan 11, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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  12. Gotcha

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    So it is really unknown whether Alviso will be taken advantage of by Fujitsu? I understand the upgrades - but will the technology be in the new computers?

    So far it seems like no - can anyone contradict this?

    Thanks.
     
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  13. Brian

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    They will use it, just a matter of when. And it is real, we saw several notebooks with it at the CES.

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  14. Gotcha

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    So your guesstimate is that they will use the technology in March?

    So i would take it that you would suggest to wait in that case?

    Thanks, sorry for pushing this I just really want to make sure its money well spent [8D]
     
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    but price drops are also something that may be worth waiting for.

    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by qwester
     
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    According to xbitlabs.com, the 533 fsb pm chips are already selling in japan http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20050111091727.html

    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by qwester
     
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  17. Brian

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    Well, I would probably jump on that NewEgg deal that is about to expire to be honest with you. Aside from that though, I think it makes sense to wait to see how it impacts pricing of the current models. Given the info we're getting from more than one source I feel very confident that Fujitsu will announce new P and S units in Feb and ship in March.

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  18. Gotcha

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    Yeah that New Egg deal does look damned tempting - but I can hold out until February..

    Just out of curiosity - what do you do with your 'old' laptops?

    my Inspirion 8200 is working fine because of the upgrades i've put in...but I still want the lighter,sleeker etc etc fujitsu.

    I don't think it would be worth selling it...probably donate it to family - but anyone have other ideas?
     
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  19. Brian

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    We sell our notebooks on eBay...easiest way to go.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by supersonic
     
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