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    Ushering in Singularity with HP Compaq nw8440, SuperPi 1:10s

    Discussion in 'HP' started by chelsel, May 5, 2006.

  1. chelsel

    chelsel Notebook Guru

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    I just received an HP Compaq nw8440 and I am thoroughly impressed. I will post a more detailed review over the weekend but wanted to let everyone know that I achieved a SuperPi 2M time of 1:10s!

    The configuration I have is Intel Core Duo T2600, 1GB 533 RAM, 80 GB 5400 HD, WSXGA+, ATI Mobility FireGL v5200. (Replacing HD with Hitachi 7K100 100GB 7200 and 2GB 667 RAM over weekend.)

    Look for my upcoming review...

    Cliff
    http://www.thesolutioncafe.com
     
    chelsel, May 5, 2006
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  2. Tommi

    Tommi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow, cool. Congratulations on your purchase!
     
    Tommi, May 5, 2006
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  3. NightStorm

    NightStorm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I saw this after posting a question about this very model over in the "Which notebook .." forum. I've been debating between this and the Lenovo T60p. Needless to say I will be anxious to read your review!

    On the plus side of the HP is the lower weight and one can get it with a higher res. display. It is however more expensive than is the T60p (which at the moment is on sale) and I've no idea about the build quality of HP business notebooks. On the plus side of the Lenovo Thinkpad is their reputation, high build quality, and I know that the keyboards are excellent on them. And it is on sale. :)
     
    NightStorm, May 7, 2006
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  4. mmakay

    mmakay Notebook Enthusiast

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    ... and it will take 2-3 months from the time you order it. (Otherwise I wouldn't be looking for reviews of the HP, just like you!)


    Chelsel,
    Hurry up with the review! There are several people who are wondering about that machine! In particular, please let us know about build quality, noise and heat.



    -Mickey
     
    mmakay, May 9, 2006
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  5. NightStorm

    NightStorm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Amen! Inquiring minds and all that!
     
    NightStorm, May 9, 2006
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    joshuasgto Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered a similar version of that laptop. Mine is the 8430 with the ATI X1600 graphics cards and T2600 processor. Mine will come with the 7200 RPM SATA HD and I will also likely replace the DDR533 with 667.
     
    joshuasgto, May 9, 2006
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  7. mmakay

    mmakay Notebook Enthusiast

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    By all means, please post a review also! When is it due to ship?
     
    mmakay, May 9, 2006
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  8. joshuasgto

    joshuasgto Notebook Enthusiast

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    It should ship this week. I will know more in the next day or so. I already received confirmation and my cc has already been charged so I expect it to ship very soon.
     
    joshuasgto, May 9, 2006
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  9. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    Congratulations on your purchase.

    Nightstorm: Out of those two, I myself would get the T60P, I'd say it has a better screen and it costs a bit less at the moment.
     
    Reize, May 9, 2006
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  10. NightStorm

    NightStorm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Reize,

    That is my inclination but I was kind-of-hoping to see a review of the nw8440 prior to the sale ending this week.
     
    NightStorm, May 9, 2006
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  11. kennsterdude

    kennsterdude Newbie

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    Sweet!!! I just got almost $2,000 refund check from old tax return ... seriously contemplating laying down the $$$'s to get this lappy (nc8430). Looking forward to your review !!!!

    Also, when you post your review, please of course run 3DMark05... lots of pictures, and your impression of BF2 performance :) ...

    Now, I think I am just waiting until I need this machine, considering I have superfast desktop machine with GF6800 gs 256mb graphics and a completely serviceable, usable Omnibook 6100 w/SXGA screen, gb of memory, and upgraded 60gb 5400 rpm hd. It's superpi sucks (~5 minutes) but it plays movies/TV shows great, and does a great job as a GPS unit, etc.
     
    kennsterdude, May 16, 2006
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  12. Enlighten

    Enlighten Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whats the screen like?.
     
    Enlighten, Jun 11, 2006
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