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    The Ultimate AMD Trinity Notebook List

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by davidricardo86, Jul 10, 2012.

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    First some sales/deals on Trinity laptops...

    Check this puppy out, maybe close to its USA debut:
    $876.99 ASUS N56DP-DH11 - A series A10-4600M / 2.3 GHz - Windows 8 64-bit - 8 GB RAM - 1 TB HDD - DVD-Writer - 15.6" wide 1920 x 1080 / Full HD - AMD Radeon HD 7730M - black

    Sleekbook coupon, with this you can configure it with the A10-4655M, backlit KB and BT 4.0 for under $697.10 shipped:
    Deal Description: HP ENVY 6z AMD 15.6" Sleekbook
    $100 coupon code: NB912301


    Amazon.com Samsung NP535U4C (A10-4655M) is currently on sale for $649.99 shipped:
    Samsung Series 5 NP535U4C-A01US 14-Inch Laptop (Silver)

    $399.99 15.6" ASUS K55N-BA8094C with QC AMD A8-4500M (7640G) APU Processor (bestbuy.com)

    $429.99 15.6" Acer V3-551-8887 with QC AMD A8-4500M (7640G) APU Processor (bestbuy.com)

    $499.99 15.6" Lenovo Z585-261729U with QC AMD A10-4600M (7660G) APU Processor (frys.com)

    I've posted some of these current Trinity laptop deals in the "bargains" forum. If anyone finds any other good ones, post them there or here.


    In other news...

    I am looking forward to the new 14" HP Pavilion Sleekbook but this HP blog made me question what AMD APU HP is planning on using in these.

    Best Budget Bets for Laptops from HP: ENVY m4, Pavilion Sleekbooks Unveiled
    by GizmoGladstone 2 weeks ago


    Ultrathin style and a variety of configurable options are what the Sleekbooks are all about. It’s more than just being able to choose the flavor of processor (you can go for AMD E1-1200 with 4GB of Ram and a 500GB hard drive for $499.99), it’s about picking a setup that meets all your needs.

    I'm hoping that blog is simply incorrect or at least partially correct because most of the other tech sites I've seen say it'll be an A-series APU.

    HP updates its Sleekbook line of thin and light notebooks
    Posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 12:02 am by Brad Linder


    The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 is a model with a 14 inch display and a starting price of $500.

    The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15.6 has a larger 15.6 inch display and a starting price of $560. Since the laptop is larger, HP also takes advantage of the extra space to include a numeric keypad next to the keyboard.

    Otherwise, the two computers are pretty much the same. Both are available with:

    AMD A-Series, Intel Pentium dual core, Core i3, or Core i5 processor options
    Optional NVIDIA GT630M discrete graphics
    A choice of a 1366 x 768 pixel display or a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel screen
    Windows 8 operating system
    4 cell, user replaceable batteries for up to 6 hours of run time
    Multitouch touchpad with support for Windows 8 gestures
    Black or red color options
    HP will offer the base models with 4GB of RAM and 320GB hard drives. You can pay extra for more — but HP won’t be offering a solid state storage option, at least not in the US.

    The idea is to keep the prices on these models relatively low.

    The HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15.6 weighs about 4.5 pounds, while the 14 inch model weighs less than 4 pounds.

    I also found these videos showing off the Lenovo IdeaPad S400 (S405, same difference). They are very informative and show the exterior of the notebook quite nicely (as well as a hot chick :D). I am looking forward to a full review of the S405:




    With the release of Windows 8 quickly approaching, I am expecting a few more Trinity models to trickle out. As always, I'll update the list and any relevant information in the OP. Thanks again, lets keep the ball rolling.

    EDIT: Updated OPs; APU table and top most wanted (missing Toshiba and Sony data, not finished).

    top most wanted draft, whats missing?
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    AMD Trinity APUs_Bulldozer-Piledriver_TOP by davidc646, on Flickr
     
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    Old video ALERT! Here's something cool i just noticed. This Compal prototype is the same design now being used by Lenovo for the S405 or the HP Sleekbook. The S405 is not that shiny! Just notice the case resemblance!

    Also, notice how this laptop is connect via one cable to a white and black box thats connected to 3 displays? That's an awful like that LightingBolt (ThunderBolt competitor) solution AMD showed us not to long ago! Haha, I love how I just notice this now.

     
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    A 14 or 15 inch 1920x1080 model, in a slim chassis/no optical drive. With the a10/apu quad setup, no dedicated card. And a large lithium polymer battery pack. :)
     
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    terrific work, David. i'm impressed.

    I still like that $500 lenovo deal [fry's] you posted in the 'which' thread - that is for budget....

    Let me ask the collective a question that seems mundane, but I still see threads about cursing AMD/ATI for Netflix fails. its always complicated by processes running in background, bad old drivers, etc etc, but the fact remains that not all owners are going to be tech-nerds and one should not expect such. So with that as backdrop, the question:
    WHAT is the Minimum spec for a Trinity rig to be able to run Netflix in full 1080p [onboard if the display supports, and via HDMI-out to big Monitor/HDTV] with no questions asked, no excuses?????

    I'd like to have one crisp answer for those who cast a shadow over the whole ati lineup just because of an under-spec experience
     
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    That's a great question cognus. My E-350 can't touch HD Netflix. I hear it's Silverlight's fault, yadda yadda yadda, but it still remains the fact that it can't play HD video at Netflix.
     
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    You can use ma table if u want. Last update: august 2012.
    Color marks - my own preferences.

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    I know this isn't a Trinity based product but hear me out. Being a ThinkPad Edge user myself, this new Edge Twist convertible laptop/tablet (whatever) caught my attention. There's a lot to like about this model and what I'm hoping is that Lenovo wises up and releases a version with an AMD A10 APU! The Edge ThinkPads are and have been available with AMD APUs so I'm crossing my fingers that this model will too. I am happy with my Edge E425 but this would definitely be worth an upgrade for me. C'mon Lenovo, build this Edge Twist with some Trinity-infused flavor!

    :D

    Lenovo announces ThinkPad Edge Twist, a business-oriented convertible coming this month for $849
    [​IMG]

    Lenovo was first out of the gate with a form-shifting Windows 8 machine when it unveiled the IdeaPad Yoga at CES. Now the company's back with a convertible for its business customers, the ThinkPad Edge Twist. In many ways, it's a convertible in the most conventional sense of the word: unlike the Yoga, whose screen folds all the way back, the Twist has a 12.5-inch display that can swivel all the way around and fold down into tablet mode. As a member of the Edge family, in particular, it blends design elements from Lenovo's business and consumer lines, with metal accents, rounded edges, an island-style keyboard, a magnesium frame and, of course, that signature soft-touch finish.

    Stealing the show is that 12.5-inch, 350-nit, Gorilla Glass-coated display, which uses IPS technology for wider angles. On the inside, the Twist runs your choice of a Core i5 or i7 processor, with up to 8GB of RAM and either a 128GB SSD or a 7,200RPM hard drive (320GB or 500GB). Battery life, meanwhile, is rated at up to seven hours. At 3.48 pounds, it's heavier than some larger-screened Ultrabooks, but at least that 0.79-inch frame makes room for a full-sized Ethernet jack. (It also has a memory card reader, two USB 3.0 ports, mini-HDMI output and a mini-DisplayPort.) As for business-friendly features, the laptop offers TPM and can be configured with an optional 3G radio. Look for it on October 26th, starting at $849. Until then, enjoy those hands-on shots below.

    Lenovo ThinkPad Twist: A New Spin On Convertible Ultrabooks
    [​IMG]

    Lenovo today announced its take on a modern Windows 8 convertible notebook with the all new ThinkPad Twist. The Twist is being marketed as an all-in-one mobile PC designed to simplify the purchasing process for businesses that have trouble deciding if they should invest in notebooks or tablets.



    The Twist can be used as a standard, full performance Ultrabook, but with a simple twist of the screen the PC switches to a convertible tablet. The 12.5-inch screen gives working professionals the workspace they need for serious computing and the ThinkPad Twist is likewise loaded with business features like up to 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors, up to Windows 8 Pro, optional 3G, large storage up to 500GB HDD or 128GB SSD and the ThinkPad-brand's legendary keyboard, quality and reliability features. Users can work for hours with "nearly all-day battery life" (7 hours) and tablet-like quick resume from standby. The Twist also includes dedicated software tools specifically for small business.

    ThinkPad Twist's extra-bright 350nit HD display and Dolby Home Theatre should deliver an impressive multimedia experience for everything from video presentations to playing your favorite movie on a flight. You can also connect the Twist to a HDTV or projector with the Twist's mini-HDMI or DisplayPort jack. Like the new IdeaPad Yoga, you can convert the Twist into a "stand" for presentations or collaboration with others while taking advantage of the multitouch screen.



    The ThinkPad Twist will be available starting on Oct. 26 via Staples and other retailers, business partners and Laptops, Tablet PCs, Netbooks, Desktops, PCs, Computers and Accessories | Lenovo | US. MSRP starts at $849.

    Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Specs:

    Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core processors up to i7
    Operating System: Windows 8 Standard or Windows 8 Pro
    Windows 8 multi touch-enabled Display/Resolution: 12.5-inch HD IPS Display w/ Touch Sensor (1366 x 768) 350 nit; Gorilla glass with anti smudge coating
    Video Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
    Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz
    Storage: 320/500 7200RPM (7mm) HDD ; 128GB SSD
    Sound: Dolby Home Theater v4; stereo speakers; built-in dual array microphone (combo jack)
    Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 ports; RJ45 connector; 4-in-1 slot; mini-DisplayPort; mini-HDMI
    Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet; Bluetooth 4.0 + ABGN WLAN; WWAN Optional; USB 3.0; HDMI
    Camera: 720p high definition camera
    Battery: 7 hour "all day" battery life
    Weight: 3.48 pounds (1.58 kg)
    Thickness: 0.79 inches thin (20 mm thin)
    Software: Lenovo Solutions for Small Business powered by Intel Small Business Advantage; Lenovo Cloud Storage by SugarSync
    Price: Starting at $849
     
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    dude, you totally described the device i am looking for :)
     
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    AMD apu's seem to be best suited for tablets and smartphones.
    The top models used in notebooks on CPU level are comparable to Intel's i3's, (even in multi-threaded software sadly), and that kind of level of 'power' would be pretty good for portable tech today.

    Its' actually very disconcerting to see limited implementation of such products in those markets.
     
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    Right. I've heard that a few times as well. "I don't need that huge hulk, I don't want a Mac it's too expensive - I want something that fits in a bag with a large screen and a good keyboard I can write on".

    And the answer people get is usually something like this: "Duuh. No, you want this 10 cm thick plank that weighs 5kg!".

    I see that comparison a lot. But it's, you know.. false. You can find a single-threaded application example where an i3 clocked at 3.2Ghz will outperform any apu, yes. But it will draw more power. So you get into a situation where a dual core i3 isn't much to brag about if you wanted high performance. And where it also uses much more power under load than a similar apu setup.

    You had a good example with the u32 Asus had. One model came with an i3+an nvidia card, the other with a e450 chipset. They both perform in the same range. And they're used for the same office-tasks. Neither can be used as a mediaserver, or to compile huge projects.

    But the apu setup was actually able to run some CS programs thanks to the OpenCL acceleration, it is able to run 1080 video when accelerated on the gpu (with good margin). The intel system can't do that. And it literally had twice the battery-life.

    So for that role it's a good fit. While the other option is essentially an expensive laptop you can use on facebook.

    Of course, since it's still meant to be executing generic instructions, and have x86 compatibility and so on, it's always going to be too complex and too heavy to run effectively for smartphones (not that that stops intel from trying something like that, of course) - but for a small laptop that's supposed to run some video and office tasks - laptop stuff+ - for as little power as possible. Then you can.. do a lot worse than picking an apu.
     
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    Now that you mentioned the Asus U32U I just don't understand why the hell Asus doesn't use that chassis to release a cheapo Trinity ultrathin with the A10-4655M or the new A8-4555M.
     
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    Specially the last revision of the chassis was very solid for being ultra-cheaply built.. That chassis with an IPS-panel...

    But Asus wants to be like Apple, I hear. So.. they need an overpriced aluminum covered chassis with an intel chipset, that can double as a bedpan heater in the winter.. and a mirror when used outside..? What would I know.
     
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    That would be awesome.

    I remember Sony showing a small Trinity demo/prototype but so far they haven't announced a single product. Nothing, not a peep. I think this is as good as it'll get for now. Sad.

    Days, weeks, months after the launch of Win8 we might start seeing those laptops we want now. :rolleyes:
     
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    LOL - that's terrific... love it.

    asus needs to figure out what QA means. They and samsung both - such huge variability from one model to next. I'm amazed at how many nexus 7's have been sold despite big variance in quality from one run to the next - I've worked on asus notebooks diseased for various reasons - there's just no excuse for it and I gotta wonder what their profitability picture actually is.

    this is a diversion:
    its interesting to see these two articles side by side:
    Google in industry's "defining fight" with Apple, Schmidt says - Yahoo! Finance
    PC Sales Collapse: Is the Personal Computer Dead? | Daily Ticker - Yahoo! Finance

    the second is poorly-titled: the DESKTOP market is beyond dead from a biz standpoint. the notebook market is being redefined as a niche and will persist. nobody knows the size of it imho. too many moving parts - the qa issues on any side [handset, tablet, notebook] can swing a percentage point here and there which could prove crucial.

    I remain amazed that intel has not found a way to buy ati from amd, which would likely kill off amd...
    AMD on the other hand should thank God that Intel has executed so poorly on their GPU's
     
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    Yet another "PC is dead" article. Stack it up on top of the other billion written over the last 25 years.
     
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    throughout all of history, people have always succeeded what "professionals" or public opinions think.

    but back on topic, AMD seem to be gaining momentum with Hondo and Jaguar and I've seen many llano and Trinity laptops on sale so they must be getting somewhere with OEMs.
     
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    If you've worked on Asus notebooks then you must have a good evidence of that variability but from the Asus notebooks me and my family had (and it's been a bunch) only the notebook from my brother has some issues (overheating - and since he games a lot it gets significant after a few hous).

    However, Asus has one of the lowest failure rate of OEMs.
    They have a worldwide 2-year warranty and that's unique since no other manufacturer offers such a deal.
    And also they usually price their notebooks very competitively and offer great bang for the buck.

    I know that the global warranty works since I bought a gaming notebook in 08 in the US and had to send it for repair with them in Portugal in 10 (curiously because the Nvidia graphics card crapped out).

    As for the QA issues with their products, including tablets I would say that it's due to some growth pains. They were a small player and are now growing a lot so somethings are going to slip when there's increased demand for their products. Don't forget that they started as a motherboard manufacturer.

    (Disclaimer: I'm a bit of an Asus fanboy. :p)
     
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    Double post? Mods please delete this extra post, i wish i could. Thank you.
     
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    Yea let me get right on that! :p I'll let my sources know.


    Thanks!

    My best guess would be that at the very minimum a Llano A4-3300M/E2-3000M or Trinity A4-4300M/A4-4355M is needed since the Brazos/2.0 doesn't quite do it. Of course I have no way of verifying this but that would be a good starting point.

    Note: I do have a spare A4-3300M I could use to verify but not the others.


    In a way I already have. Your table is what inspired me to create my own. Thank you!


    I hope someone from AMD or at the OEMs is reading these comments. Public interest definitely exists and people want options. I wonder if there are any sales figures on Llano or Trinity laptops? Like how many sold in the quarter, per month, per year type statistics?
     
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    The acer aspire v5 that's coming out with windows 8 would make a nice platform for the 2nd gen apus I think.

    Acer Aspire V5 Series Notebooks detailed in three sizes for Windows 8 - SlashGear
     
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    Well it is not surprising you can run BF3 near low details on A10-4600M. Why do not you run this benchmarks with these settings to see if overclocking really does something?


    For David, I'd like to show few new (renamed) models at Staple;

    -HP Pavilion g6-2235us 15.6"
    -HP ENVY dv6-7210us 15.6"
    -Toshiba L875D-S7332 17.3"

    And more models at Newegg and Bestbuy:
    Interesting some of these monstrous laptops are equipped with 17W and 19W APUs, but the thin 13-14" ones are still missing :eek2:.

    The good news; the successor of the very successful Pavilion M6-1035dx is coming back to BestBuy under HP Envy m6-1105dx name:hi2:.
     
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    Thanks, I just did. Doesn't seem to make much difference. But that doesn't surprise me. In benches it's TDP limited. But I've found when you actually play games the OC makes it smoother because it gives any extra thermal headroom to the iGPU if the CPU isn't going flat out (which happens now and then in non-benchmark situations). It does this on the fly, and the end result (in my experience) is a smoother game. But it's still limited overall by the TDP.

    This is why I generally distrust benchmarks. Because the raw figures very rarely tell you the full story. I prefer to just play the games and see how they feel. As such I can honestly say BF3 feels better with the iGPU overclocked slightly. Even if I can't produce concrete figures to back it up.

    People will need to try it for themselves. :)
     
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    Too bad news that we cannot expect AMD Tablets from 26th October! Maybe from mid-november from Acer and Fujitsu in limited numbers, but nothing from other manufacturers. Why? Because AMD Hondo chips are too good; How would look like an AMD tablet which supports all the windows 8 features and 6x faster in directX applications than Intel Atom Z2760?
     
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    If anyone cares, it looks like the MSI GX60 (A10-4600m/7970m combo) is up for preorder at places like GenTech. For $1200 USD you get a 1080p matte screen, a blu ray drive, 8GB 1600MHz DDR3, and a 750GB HDD. It just needs a backlit keyboard to be absolutely awesomesauce.

    I know it'll be a beastly gamer. I'd like to see how it performs in non-gamer tasks though. I like to encode video, so x264 encoding performance will be something I play close attention to.
     
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    I thought the MSI Steelseries keyboards are backlit? If this one's not, that's a really stupid oversight.

    edit: GenTech's site lists the GX60 with the full color backlight.
    GenTech PC - Systems
     
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    Thanks Atom Ant, I've gone ahead and added those to the list. Most are just the same Trinity notebooks but with "Windows 8." I also updated the top most wanted table with those cool thin Toshiba L955/S955 17W/19W notebooks and added a 17.3" Desktop Replacement category. The prices are up-to-date and most of the information is pretty accurate.


    Also, the HP ENVY Sleekbook is now available for pre-order with the A8-4555M and Windows 8. Price is not too bad ($685) but it'll go down in a few weeks/months so I'd recommend waiting till after the Windows 8 launch for this. :thumbsup:

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    AMD Trinity APUs_Bulldozer-Piledriver_TOP by davidc646, on Flickr



    Awesome! I've gone ahead and added this information to the OP.
     
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    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    Very nice list David! +Rep ;).
     
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    Guys brace yourselves for the most exciting Trinity notebook - the one we've all been waiting for if it comes with an A8/A10, courtesy of Asus!



    Go the minute 1:26 mark. The Asus U38, a 13,3'' AMD notebook with a touchscreen!!!

    Oh, and a Notebookcheck.net review of the HP Pavilion m6-1050sg. Good review, but the notebook is a bit expensive.
     
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    and on the 400th day, a OEM built something the customer want!
     
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    Holy curry-flavoured bamboo-sprouts, man - and it got a 1 second screen-time!
     
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    I do not know you guys, but I do not really get excited touching my laptop screen. Actually I prefer never to touch and keep fingerprint free. I'd like better matte 1600X900 resolution.
     
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    For Windows 8, maybe casual internet browsing and for Android emulator like Bluestacks I would not mind having a touch screen. For me it is not a necessity, yet, but the transition to touch screens will hopefully mean better displays than the average 1366x768 display we see so much in notebooks today. The tablet and smartphone markets are helping this become a reality, and notebooks won't be left behind.


    Thanks for pointing this out Guagamela! This came out back at IFA 2012 but no one noticed it was powered by an AMD APU. The Asus U38 will be one of the best Trinity notebooks thus far and one to look out for sure. It gives us the best combination of everything we'd want in a notebook (except for few things like high-performance discrete GPU, any mention of backlit keyboard, or the battery life expectancy). As always, if anyone finds any new Trinity notebooks post them here. Same goes for mobile Trinity related stuff. Thanks all!

    ASUS U38, ultraportatile Full HD con Windows 8 - Notebook Italia
    --ASUS U38 is a notebook of the size of a ultrabook, and possesses a chassis entirely in aluminum . It has a simple design , but not exclusive, however thin and light.
    --frameless touch panel (so no frame) type with IPS Full HD resolution and viewing angles up to 178 degrees
    --This ASUS notebook has been designed and engineered for the Windows 8 UI
    --Turning to the audio sector, the U38 has (as all laptops and ultrabook Taiwanese company) of altoparlati Band & Olufsen ICEpower technology and ASUS SonicMaster , for a perfect sound
    --It will be available on the market for October in several versions, with Intel Ivy Bridge and the AMD APU future , with touch or with standard display. ASUS U38 is mainly aimed mainstream user, allowing to perform all the multimedia tasks and working on the move.
    --13.3" form factor


    Asus U38 får AMD-processor och pekskärm i Full HD-upplösning - www.NHW.se
    --low-power AMD processor and a 1920 x 1080 pixel touchscreen with IPS panel
    --similar chassis to the Asus UX32VD
    --Posting can now reveal that Asus U38 will be equipped with a low-power processor from AMD. We find it not unlikely that their A10-4655M at 25 watts TDP could be cooled in this chassis design, but from what we've heard from our sources, it is about the power-efficient model A6-4455M with 17 watts TDP
    --We lack the time of writing no prices for Asus U38 but we know it will be one of the Asus cheapest models in the ultra-thin segment with a touchscreen. The launch takes place later this year, which we assume is related to the launch of Windows 8, or shortly thereafter.
     
  36. Gaugamela

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    They won't release it with the A10-4655 APU? Damn it! It's almost perfect. Great screen, nice design and chassis. At least I hope they consider the new A8-4555M APU.
     
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    On the brightside, this hasn't yet been confirmed by ASUS. I would take what this article said with a grain of salt. I'm optimistic so at the very minimum I would hope they use the 19W Quad-Core A8-4555M too. I agree though, the A10-4655M would make this the almost perfect Trinity ultraportable we all would want.
     
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    I'm bugging Ken to test the GX60 when GenTech gets the test units in. I linked him to an x264 benchmark so we can see relative values.
     
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    I really want to see if the A10-4655M can be overclocked on the IGP. Does anyone have one? I may be buying a Sleekbook 6z soon, dropping 8GB 1600MHz in it with an A10 and seeing what I can get out of it.
     
  40. Atom Ant

    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    I hope Asus U38 will be available with A10-4655M, in aluminium case cannot be problem to cool down an 25W APU whatever how thin is that.

    As I tested A10-4600M is clearly slower in x264 encoding than overclocked 4 core Llano. That means you will have to wait for OpenCL accelerated Handbrake to achieve Core i5 speed with A10 or better to buy Core i7.
     
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    Or you could just find a copy of A's Video Converter and run that as the front end to AMD's OpenCL transcoding engine ? Download A's Video Converter 4.2.2 Free - A video converter using the same encoder as the AMD Video Converter. - Softpedia

    It works quite nicely on my A10 laptop. Even if my OEM drivers don't support the official AMD video converter. ;)
     
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    I transcoded a 716mb AVI to WMV in about 7 mins if I recall correctly. Is that good ? I don't do transcoding myself so I have no idea ? I just wanted to try it out.
     
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    Who is Ken? Should we all bug him so he does the test? Maybe if more people put the pressure on him...
     
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    Even if it has a touchscreen. Because I agree with Atom Ant. I don't see the point of touchscreens in notebooks. I don't want my screen filled with smudges.
     
  45. Atom Ant

    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    Haawser, I'll see later what is this video encoder.

    Samsung Series 5 535U3C Reviewed with Dual Channel memory at notebookcheck. David you might can use their 3DMark11 score (P638) to update our 3DMark11 table. I really like the fan can remain completely disabled in this lappy... Why do not they do X264 encoding tests instead Chinebench crap?
     
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    It was a decent review but they are a bit Intel biased. Just go read the CPU portion of the review. They're comparing the A6 APU with the Intel Core i5!
    However, they did admit that for the price it is a great product. And it's impressive that the GPU is as powerful as the HD4000.
     
  47. Atom Ant

    Atom Ant Hello, here I go again

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    Gaugamela, I'm sure nobody allowed rate AMD Ultrathin for better than Intel Ultrabook. That is why you have never seen review with A10-4655M or if so only with single-channel memory. I think notebookreview also dropped their Review.
     
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    I specifically wonder about x264 since that's how I encode my h264 videos.

    Ken Lee, sales rep of GentechPC and god among mortals.
     
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    Looks like a decent offering. At least it looks nicer than other budget offerings but i'm pretty sure that it won't have a decente display.
     
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