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    HP zv5000z with AMD64 3700+

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ndxp, Oct 11, 2004.

  1. ndxp

    ndxp Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm planning to buy this laptop. Can somebody tell how this
    laptop will be in terms performance. (I play 3D games once in
    a while)
    Also, are there any other vendors who offer the same processor
    AMD64 3700+ (emachines is one, but their web site does not show
    3700+)

    t
     
    ndxp, Oct 11, 2004
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  2. brianstretch

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    It'll be great on everything except 3D games. The top-of-the-line CPU can't make up for the 3-year-old GPU. For getting work done, you can't beat it. HP should have new notebooks out soon though, the people who know precisely what they'll be aren't talking.

    eMachines uses the Mobile-class Athlon 64 CPUs (62W max), which currently top out at 3400+. HP is using the DTR-class CPUs (81W max). In the HP's case you can use ClockGen to force lower core voltages, effectively making it a Low-Voltage class CPU. Full speed at 1.3V and 1.4GHz at 1V work very well for me. The current 3700+ cores are reported to do even better.
     
    brianstretch, Oct 11, 2004
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  3. ndxp

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    Any Idea when HP is going to release new notebooks ?
    Even if they do it tom'row, don't know if they will throw in
    the option of having a 7200rpm drive or a decent graphics chip.

    t
     
    ndxp, Oct 12, 2004
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    I've found your answer my friend. What you need is a Sager 4750/ ProStar 4764. These are the absolute finest notebooks on the market.

    http://www.xtremenotebooks.com/index.php?section=catagory&include_type=14_inch

    M-Tech D470K (Sager 4750-V) | 17" WSXGA+ GlassView | Athlon 64 3400+ | 1GB ram | ATI 9700 128meg | 60G 7200rpm HD | DVD±R/RW DL |Wireless | Bluetooth |
     
    ResOGlas, Oct 13, 2004
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    Unless Sager has changed their displays recently, you may be dissatisfied with their displays. This was the major complain about Sager from what I know (plus some people were mentioning heat issues).

    HP's LCD displays are top notch. I have WSXGA+, and it is terrific in terms of sharpness and colors. To get an idea about very bad LCDs check out latest Toshibas at Office Depot.
     
    alekkh, Oct 14, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by alekkh
     
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    Wonder why nobody offers MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9800 in their notebook ?
    I know dell offers MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9800 in XPS and 9100.


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    ndxp, Oct 14, 2004
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    Dell got a 1 month exclusive on the Mobility 9800. I suspect (hope!) HP is also waiting for ATI's Athlon 64 PCI-Express chipset, due to be announced shortly for desktops and hopefully useful for notebooks as well.
     
    brianstretch, Oct 14, 2004
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    are there any laptops that have AMD64 3700+ with MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9800 ?

    t
     
    ndxp, Oct 14, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by ndxp
     
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    AMD is going to release 4000+ this week. Wonder if
    HP is going to offer this ?

    t
     
    ndxp, Oct 16, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by ndxp
     
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