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    8600 or 2600 in 14"?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by McKillenstein, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. McKillenstein

    McKillenstein Notebook Consultant

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    So does anyone know if there are any plans or possibility to have the 8600gt or hd2600 card in a ~14" form factor? I'm wondering when they will finally release a <17" laptop that has all the bells and whistles...(i.e. bluetooth, hdmi port, Hd solution, 1400x900). I realize that Zepto has a model but I'm looking at something more local (North America). I also realize I'm basically asking for an Asus G1 to shrink an inch but that inch makes all the difference even if it excludes weight. Would the ati card be a bit cooler or are we still talking sunny side testis temperatures?

    Is there even sufficient demand for such a product? I recall the Asus W3j had similarly high specs back in the day and it was a rather popular machine. I think people would be willing to shell out a higher price for such a machine should it exist.
     
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The ASUS V2 and ASUS F8 are both something to keep an eye out for.
     
    coriolis, Aug 10, 2007
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    There is plenty of demand, don't worry about that. But the reason that they don't make 14 inchers with 8600 gpus is because it's a small case with a big powerful gpu inside. Not because theres no demand for it. They must first figure out how to cool such a monster in such a slim case.

    While I'm sure it can be done, there's nothing out right now with such a configuration. Like coriolis said, look out for those 2 machines in the near future.
     
    adinu, Aug 10, 2007
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