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    Well.....only a few more hours until Penryn.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SkeeteRX8, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    Anyone else going to upgrade their computers, feel regretful that they bought Merom, or just don't care?
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 5, 2008
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  2. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    I don't care.
     
    Crimsonman, Jan 5, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It's not that big of an update, and like in most cases, it's not worth the money or effort to upgrade a notebook processor.

    But, all the power to the people who do update. Drop me a line on performance, since I have to update the guide.
     
    Lithus, Jan 5, 2008
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  4. enzoshadow

    enzoshadow Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't really care about the tiny performance increase, but if there's a significant increase in battery life, then I might regret my purchase.
     
    enzoshadow, Jan 5, 2008
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  5. optomos

    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    For the laptop I could care less, but I will upgrade for my desktop.
     
    optomos, Jan 5, 2008
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  6. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I couldn't care less.
     
    pixelot, Jan 5, 2008
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    If it made a huge differences I'd consider it.. otherwise.. meh
     
    B2TheEYo, Jan 5, 2008
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    iratecargo Notebook Enthusiast

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    669 off a m1530, you probably will not see those deals around when Penryn is out so no regrets here.
     
    iratecargo, Jan 5, 2008
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  9. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    meh, i'm running a pentium m; but i'm way too poor right now..
     
    namaiki, Jan 5, 2008
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  10. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    I am happy that Penryn is here, it means that Nehalem is fast approaching!
     
    Jayayess1190, Jan 5, 2008
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  11. ChaosSpear

    ChaosSpear Notebook Consultant

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    yea, Im holding off til '09. by then I will need a new computer.
     
    ChaosSpear, Jan 5, 2008
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  12. admlam

    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Since it lasts until 1/31/08... yes you will.
     
    admlam, Jan 6, 2008
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  13. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    My upgrade plans are pretty similar to yours (admlam). But I figure that is at least half a year off.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Jan 6, 2008
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  14. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    I don't really care.

    New platform > New processor

    I'll just wait for the Santa Rosa replacement. DDR3 RAM w00t.
     
    scythie, Jan 6, 2008
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  15. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    Me too. Montevina will kick ass :)
    DDR-3
    More battery saving features
    and 25-30% smaller mobo = smaller, thinner notbooks
     
    n0elia, Jan 6, 2008
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    First, you dont know that Penryn will be in Dell laptops before 1/31

    Second, you dont know that it will be a option that is offered with that deal

    Third, assuming that it is a option before 1/31 they could pull the deal before then.

    So I say dont wait just my 2 cents worth...
     
    iratecargo, Jan 6, 2008
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