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    Are the A10's(Trinity) worth waiting for?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Saisei, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Saisei

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    As the title suggests, I want to know if I should wait for the A10's. I hear they have superb graphical capabilities compared to intel's i series, and they will probably be in notebooks under ~$500.
     
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    Check the previews such as the one at anandtech and decide for yourself.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 14, 2012
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    6 days until Sleekbooks ^_^

    I think the initial price makes it a hard sell, definitely some coupons/discounts would make it a easier choice.
     
    Helios22, Jun 14, 2012
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    if it overclocks well on both cpu and gpu sides, the A10-4600m could be a decent buy if you could find it at a correct price. 799 dollars is way too high in my opinion.
     
    Kallogan, Jun 14, 2012
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    Well, depends on what you're going to do with it.
     
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    If you want a basic notebook that can do gaming on occasion then yes. It should be significantly less expensive than comparable Intel slim notebooks.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 14, 2012
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    it looks like they will be too expensive to be worth while over intel + kepler
     
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    Kepler is irrelevant here since the user wants a $500 notebook capable of gaming which means IGP. Well unless there's another Asus K53TA miracle, but I doubt it.

    But as far as IGP goes, Trinity will be absolute winner over Intel. It is a fully capable gaming GPU at 720p.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 15, 2012
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    Agreed on the Trinity A10's power. But for $500, you're not going to find a computer using the A10. Maybe the A8, though (but still not at launch). HP has released a couple of Trinity-equipped versions of its Pavilion laptops, so that should give you a general idea of pricing (minus a bit with the eventual sales).
     
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    Those HP prices are surprisingly expensive. You can buy a Llano A8 MX machine with a 6750m for $750-800. But the point still stands that a Trinity notebook will have a significant advantage over Intel and likely even over any Intel + dedicated GPU machine in both power consumption and performance.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 15, 2012
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    yeah 15,6" is not enough since 16/9 became standard. I always go for 17" much more confortable for all usual tasks.

    imo a 17" with A10-4600M on board at 549 dollars = WIN
     
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    I think he's hoping smaller, as am I. I want 13" 1080p. The Asus UX31 zenbook is looking quite tasty, but it's Intel and over $1000! :eek:

    I'm hoping even the 17W Trinity in a 13" super thin notebook would even be great with 1600x900 screen.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 15, 2012
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    i'll never understand why you so like small screens especially with high res, it's an eye killer.
     
    Kallogan, Jun 15, 2012
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    Tons of people who prefer 13" and such. I never understood it either :rolleyes:
     
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    IMHO perfect size/resolution:
    11" - 12" = 1366x768
    13" - 14" = 1600x900
    15" - 17" = 1920x1080
    18"+ = 1920x1200 minimum, preferably 2048x1536 or 2560x1600.

    13" to me is perfect size for portability.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 15, 2012
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    absolutely, I'm a very mobile person and I'm always carrying my gear around so lightweight 13' would suit me perfectly
    although I'll always hope for a 16:10 ^_^
     
    Helios22, Jun 15, 2012
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    Well yeah 1680x1050 at 13" would be ideal but realistically that won't happen.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 15, 2012
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    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    That would be wonderful ;). Anyway I will be happy for any kind of 13", since Llano did not have a single one. I'm still with monstrous 15.6" near 1366X768 resolution.
     
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    Helios22, Jun 16, 2012
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