So does the Meorum fit in the Core Duo?

HEY! About to purchase an Aviator CX7 Duo from Hypersonic. Saw it has the new Duo processor....i had this problem earlier in regards to processor future. Will the merom fit in this slot if i wish to upgrade? This is all i need to know....processing future...otherwise, its the perfect computer for me...and if there are other clevo models of this laptop...let me know if they are cheaper

-Attila

http://secure.hypersonic-pc.com/scripts/custom_sys.aspx?sysid=Aviator_CX7

 

Yes, it will be pin compatible with existing Core Duo socket. The current chipsets(945) should also be compatible. At most the laptop manufacturer will have to update the BIOS to support Merom.

 

is the current Core Duo 64 bit?

 

nope. only 32bit

core duo = dual core + 32bit
Merom (Core 2 duo) = dual core + 64bit

 

sweet!!! so i dont need to worry about the core 2 duo until i need it cause i have that upgrade option....thanks a lot guys! Ill let you know how it turns out!

-Attila

 

you should double check with hypersonic to make sure that this is not a preorder. b/c this clevo model doesn't seem to be completely available in the states.

as for your merom question, we know that it will fit and that you will get a performance boost. however, i don't know if there will be 64-bit capability without a bios update.

 

Provided your notebook manufacturer releases a BIOS update that supports/recognizes Merom (as miner stated earlier). I'm willing to bet that most will not because they are, after all, in the business of selling notebooks and they would certainly rather have you buy a new one as opposed to upgrading it yourself. So I wouldn't count your chickens just yet.....

 

ok i will ask them.

I already ordered a laptop but ill be willing to cancel if all this is true, because i do want everything that this Aviator has because of its upgradable future...and it seems to be more for cheaper than the laptop i ordered.

Here is the lappy i ordered from XoticPC.com:

Sager NP9750

Display: 17" WUXGA Screen 1920x1200
- Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual-Core
- Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- Video Card: 256MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 7800GTX
- Ram: 2048MB Dual Channel PC3200 (2x1G
- Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
- Bay 1 Media Drive: 8X DVD +/- R/RW /CDRW Dual Layer
- Bay 2 Media Drive: NO BAY 2 DRIVE
- Primary Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA)
- Secondary Hard Drive: NO Bay 2 Hard Drive
- Raid: NO RAID
- Floppy Drive: External USB Floppy Drive
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (SD/
- Camera: Integrated Digital Video Camera
- TV Tuner: NO TV Tuner
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- Speaker Systems: Integrated System Speakers - Inc
- Modem: 56K RJ11 Phone Modem
- Network Card: 10/100/1000 NIC
- Wireless Network: Internal 802.11 A/B/G WIFI
- Wireless Network Accessories: Wireless Router Optional (Select
- Bluetooth: NO Bluetooth
- Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
- Battery: Additional Standard Battery
- AC Adapter: 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC
- Port Replicator: Port Replicator Optional (Select
- Fingerprint Reader: NO Fingerprint Reader (Fingerpri
- Security Lock: Security Lock Optional (Select i
- External Monitor: External Monitor Optional (Selec
- Notebook Cooler: Notebook Cooler Optional (Select
- Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP2 with Drivers
- Software Bundle: No Software Bundle
- Office Software: No Office Software (Select if de
- Warranty: 1 Year Warranty Lifetime Tech Su


I thought it was a good buy for $3735. HAHA

 

For what you're getting, the CX7 Duo is overpriced. Sager just released their version of it, the NP5760, and it is considerably less. Right now if you place a pre order, there is a $100 discount. I recommend www.powernotebooks.com as a dealer for Sager notebooks. See their page for the specs here:
http://powernotebooks.com/specs/Sager/5760specs.php

Chaz

 

stupid question, whats a front side bus? haha

 

See here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_side_bus

 

better question, when is this shipped? i need a computer by the 25th of june before i head to europe.

Sorry if this is getting annoying everybody...if you read my last topics ive ran into several issues before haha. thanks for all ur help

 

Hard to guess, but they should be out by then especially since Sager has been late to the Core Duo party.

Will they ship by the 25th?? Maybe maybe not.