Any "High-End" AMD notebooks out there?

I do not think I have seen any high-end AMD notebooks, ones with premium features such as slot-loading optical drives, back-lit keyboards, higher resolutions than 1440x900 (and only on 17" AMD notebooks), LED backlit screens, etc.

It seems AMD processors are just not put in premium notebooks, they just can't compete with Intel in the higher end notebook market.

I would rather pay the premium for a Core 2 Duo for the better performance and battery life it offers over the Turion X2. The only reason I am contemplating an AMD notebook as my next one is because of ATI's XGP technology that when released, will only be for select AMD Puma notebooks with a special port.

http://ati.amd.com/technology/xgp/index.html

I think this is a technology that may sell a lot of AMD notebooks but its too bad none of them currently have features in many Intel notebooks like LED backlit screens which I would want in my next notebook.

 

I think you can get an LED backlit 1440x900 screen on the HP dv5z, which is based on Puma, but thats aboooooooout it. I think the dv5z also has the slot loading drive, too. I'd take the dv5t over that any day though - same premium features, plus dedicated graphics options and Centrino 2 at only $100 more than the AMD alternate.

 

I think you answered your own question as highlighted by the underlined sentence.
It's a pity, I think AMD's IGP is great for those looking for a low-cost higher performing integrated graphics system. It's a pity AMD isn't included in high-end systems.
I think AMD is very competitive with their new dedicated cards as well.

If you're going to state "facts", please be accurate. The dv5z base model is listed at $579.99, whereas the dv5t base model is $799.99 at HP's site. That's more than $200 more. That's significant for those on a budget.

 

I briefly checked out the link in your post, but personally I would rather see GPU technology develop with internal laptop cards as opposed to external.

 

the turion processors and even the puma platform are not the fastest amd laptop. Gophn and I have the fastest AMD laptops. The opteron 185 I have and the FX60 he just upgraded to are by far, faster than any of the Intel or AMD mobile solutions. So basically the fastest AMD laptop is the good ole Clevo D900K.

If you want a laptop which is portable and than powerful, than that would be the Puma platform. Unfortunately the Turion ultra's cant keep up with the core 2 mobile processors, but the puma line offers a much better hybrid graphics platform, which beats out any intel integrated graphics solution.

K-TRON

 

Even the ATI x3200 beats any intel integrated graphics solution thus far.
I personally wouldn't want to run any desktop processor in a laptop. Kind of defeats the purpose of "energy efficiency" and low thermal profile doesn't it? Besides, the powerbricks for those are HUGE.

 

Somehow I doubt the FX60 can stand up to the fastest T-series Core 2 Duo procesors.

Not to mention you have a desktop replacement with real desktop parts...which means you have a bigger laptop and a shorter battery life. If you got a desktop replacement with Intel parts, and used real desktop parts like a quad core processor, then I'm sure Intel would still win in the performance department.

I think the main reason we don't see AMD processors in most "high-end" notebooks is that people who want said "high-end" notebooks do not want a lesser performing part. They don't want AMD when you can get Intel for the same price or less, and it still perform better is most respects.

AMD needs to get back into the game...

 

I think HP seems to do the most with AMD CPUs. The dv5z or some of their business class notebooks are close to their Intel based counterparts specs wise.

 

Show me a mobile Core 2 Duo Txxxx that can match this... without OC.



Enough said.

 

lol,tha is .....!

 

I guess I should update my sig... too lazy.

But for a notebook that's 2.5 years old, its still spanking newer systems.... LOL.

Gotta love Clevo's desktop platform notebooks.

 

tho u need a new video card

 

Ok maybe not really what the OP is looking for but still worth mentioning:

MSI PX211 a 1.8kg 12" laptop with ATI Radeon HD3450 Hybrid CrossFire with 256MB DDR3 VRAM.
http://www.memobility.net/2008/09/msi-launches-px211/

 

The reason I am interesting is because this allows me to have a 12-13" laptop to easily take around but when at home, I hook it up to my HDTV along with an external graphics card and its a gaming desktop. I no longer need a 15"+ laptop for high-end gaming.

Along with that, my laptop will be much cooler when gaming because the GPU is external, I could even overclock it and there is possibilities of even hooking up two videocards in SLI/CrossFire and swapping out the GPU for a more powerful one.

I am very excited about this technology and its only been announced, I hope it comes to fruition by the end of this year!

 

i can get under 28, at 3.0 anyways you win!

 

Thats one way to skin the cat.

 

I know.... wish Clevo would have started making their notebooks with MXM Type IV slots when I decided to build my D900K back in March 2006.

Oh well... my system is still solid, the 7800GTX still outperforms current midrange cards.

 

thats a two year old card, you should sitll get another year at simliar settings your getting now.

 

Updated my Avatar and Sig.

nice way to have a 10,000th post. :wink:

 

Anyone who wants to tote around a notebook with a desktop CPU, raise your hand?

 

every1 with a D900T/D900K and the new D901C...

I forgot to mention the ASUS C90 owners.

 

[raises hand]
If I could break off 5k to buy a top end sager I would in a heart beat, unfortunatly with all of lifes many constraints I am no longer a 5k spending bachelor so its out of reach for me right now.

 

*Raises hand*

*halfway*