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    LG P310 - 13" - 9600GT 512mb ddr3

    Discussion in 'LG' started by Fabians, Sep 1, 2008.

  1. Czez

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    Is S.CBRAG the only model? no 2.8ghz cpu? :(
     
    Czez, Sep 20, 2008
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    In the description of some shops stands that vista comes pre-installed and LG includes a xp pro medium.
     
    PowerPaul86, Sep 20, 2008
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  3. Neo69

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    keep in mind those german prices have 20% VAT included. Availability is listed for next week so user impressions should come in soon!
     
    Neo69, Sep 20, 2008
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  4. Phil

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    Phil, Sep 23, 2008
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  5. Neo69

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    No, it says they will get a P310 in the next weeks and then review it, which takes them 2-3 weeks normally.
     
    Neo69, Sep 23, 2008
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    note of caution:

    people are getting all excited about the 9600M GT as if it were a great step up from the previous 8600M GT.

    the 8600M GT has 32 shader and a 128bit memory bus like its desktop cousin
    the 9600 GT desktop part has 64 shaders and a 256bit memory bus
    the 9600M GT is just a .065u die shrink version of the 8600M GT

    so yes, it is a bit cooler and possibly marginally faster, but in no way can it be compared to the desktop part of the same name.
     
    REMF, Sep 23, 2008
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  7. Neo69

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    No, 9600M GT is also significantly higher clocked than 8600M GT and benchmarks of laptops that already have it show a good deal of improvement.

    The LG P300 also had 8600M GS with 16 shaders so in the 13'' segment, this graphics card is a huge upgrade and something to get excited about.

    That said, it's nowhere near the 9600 GT desktop part, true.
     
    Neo69, Sep 23, 2008
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  8. REMF

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    my mistake, reading this thread i didn't realise the old model shipped with the 8600M GS rather than GT.
     
    REMF, Sep 23, 2008
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  9. PowerPaul86

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    They got information from the LG product manager, that they won't get it until the end of october.

    Source @ notebookjournal-forum
     
    PowerPaul86, Sep 25, 2008
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  10. impreZzA

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    Hi,

    one member of the notebookjournal.de forum asked Lg for further information.
    The answer of LG Germany contained among other things the MSRP which is 1500 €. As usual I think the price will be less than 1500 €. I am really excited about this mobile computer and cannot expect the launch :)

    Happy Waiting ^^
     
    impreZzA, Sep 25, 2008
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  11. Arngrihm

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    I really hope they sell this in Canada to knock the current p300's price down a few hundred bucks.
     
    Arngrihm, Sep 25, 2008
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  12. vinz

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    a pity neither P300 nor P310 is sold with anything else than a german keyboard atm on german marchants. Even notebook.de fails to propose alternative keyboard layouts through one of their (expensive) options.
     
    vinz, Sep 26, 2008
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  13. skane

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    i emailed notebook.de and they said they could provide it with english keyboard, delivery time of about 2 weeks.
     
    skane, Sep 27, 2008
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  14. vinz

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    This morning I emailed them too about qwerty and other keyboards layout on the P310 model and here is their answer :

     
    vinz, Sep 29, 2008
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  15. Red_Dragon

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    ding ding ding exactly what i was saying/thinking.
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 1, 2008
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  16. Jonathan987

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    man, this looks like it will be an epic notebook...I can't wait...does anyone know if it will have XP driver support like the p300?
     
    Jonathan987, Oct 5, 2008
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  17. igby

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    it comes with XP, so it should have driver support. i've ordered it, hope to get it this week.
     
    igby, Oct 5, 2008
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  18. Reverence

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    How can you order it if LG didnt even release information on the global site ? :p
     
    Reverence, Oct 5, 2008
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  19. Phil

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    It's available for order in Germany.
     
    Phil, Oct 5, 2008
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  20. tdx

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    Can you tell which site you've ordered it from? Do they really have stock?
     
    tdx, Oct 5, 2008
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  21. igby

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    Ordered the notebook from actebis its a B2B it-distributor. the shipment is expected for tomorrow, they are usally very reliable.
     
    igby, Oct 5, 2008
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  22. tdx

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    Cool, thanks. let us know when you get it and of course how it is. Do you also have a link to the product page on their website by any chance? i couldnt find it on the web.
     
    tdx, Oct 5, 2008
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    lol dude :D

    This p310 sounds awesome, I hope it's priced right though, but I doubt it will be considering what I saw at futureshop here in Canada in store for the 8400M model ($1500ish). That is M860TU Money!!! :mad:, are they mad? If it were $1200ish, I'd grab one for the short term and build a desktop and such down the road :)
     
    ARom, Oct 8, 2008
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  24. foosa123

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    well thats not really surprising since future shop over prices the majority of their laptops/computers (they have a bad price : performance ratio)
     
    foosa123, Oct 8, 2008
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  25. McKillenstein

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    true but price also comes from the size, smaller laptops are often more costly than equally spec'd 15" laptops. That and LG always seems to be higher priced than the competition.

    However after comparing the p300 to the other laptops at Futureshop, I think the p310 looks like a $1799 kind of computer but it would be worth it, in my humble opinion of course.
     
    McKillenstein, Oct 8, 2008
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  26. thomaskc.dk

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    If the new P310 is anything like the P300 it will be worth EVERY penny... dont worry :)
     
    thomaskc.dk, Oct 8, 2008
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  27. glasszon

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    glasszon, Oct 9, 2008
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  28. Neo69

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    graphics will have full speed gddr3 :)
     
    Neo69, Oct 9, 2008
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  29. Red_Dragon

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    i honestly doubt this, i REALLY think this laptop will cost about 2 grand we will have to wait and see.
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 9, 2008
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    wedge_oli, Oct 9, 2008
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  31. Neo69

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    We have discussed this issue in the german forum and are certain it will be black, at least the one released in germany. The official LG pricelist for germany confirmed it.
     
    Neo69, Oct 9, 2008
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  32. igby

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    The german version will be black, found some pics on cyberport.de

    My delivery was postponed to next week, hope to get it then.
     
    igby, Oct 9, 2008
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  33. glasszon

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    Am I the only one to notice the german version comes with ddr2 ram and the one listed on the LG korea website seems to indicate it uses ddr3-1066 ram?
     
    glasszon, Oct 9, 2008
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  34. kbear99

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    LG's own website seems very unreliable. For the lower end model, they indicate a 'T8600' CPU. AFAIK, only the P8600 exists.

    Also, the higher end model shows a T9400 but the more likely CPU is the P9500.

    The shiny black lid you lucky folks in Germany get looks really nice.


    Edit: The higher end model number is P310-SP 94K, so maybe it really is a T9400? However, Cyberport.de indicates a P9500. Confusing.
     
    kbear99, Oct 9, 2008
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  35. kbear99

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    Anyone know if the P310 has an internal mini PCI slot to accommodate a mobile wireless wan card?
     
    kbear99, Oct 9, 2008
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  36. igby

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    I think it's a mistake on the shops webpage. Lg mentions DDR3 and GDDR3 in the their price list at least for the model they offer in germany.
     
    igby, Oct 10, 2008
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    o_O , Surley thats going to get pretty hot, do you think they're just going to underclock the GPU to keep it cool?
    Thats freaky insane power in a tiny shell... I agree its lunacy :D
     
    Manic Penguins, Oct 10, 2008
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  38. Benlehot

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    can't wait to get one

    I don't really like my Sony Z
     
    Benlehot, Oct 11, 2008
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  39. kbear99

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    What don't you like about your Z?
     
    kbear99, Oct 12, 2008
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  40. Sadie48

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    Highly recommend the LG - very sturdy product.
     
    Sadie48, Oct 12, 2008
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  41. johannes140

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    Can you give some detailed information? Thanks! :D
     
    johannes140, Oct 13, 2008
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  42. hopelovebeauty

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    What are the chances of getting one of these if you live in the states? With the English keyboard?
     
    hopelovebeauty, Oct 14, 2008
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  43. sgogeta4

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    Probably will hit Canada first.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 14, 2008
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    Does this have a TPM chip?
     
    LakerFan, Oct 15, 2008
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  45. sgogeta4

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    LakerFan, who's the girl in your avatar? LoL sorry to get off topic :p I want that picture
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 16, 2008
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  46. jketzetera

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    I thought that it was a picture of LakerFan :D ... or a projection of how LakerFan wants to look ;)
     
    jketzetera, Oct 16, 2008
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  47. Red_Dragon

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    thats me :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 16, 2008
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  48. jketzetera

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    If you surf these forums wearing nothing but high heels and sexy underwear, you truly deserve more rep points... :D

    Back on topic: Lower specced version of LG P310 (with GeForce 9300M GS 256MB) is starting to show up at Swedish online retailers but is not available yet.

    http://www.dustinhome.se/pd_5010186343.aspx
     
    jketzetera, Oct 16, 2008
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  49. ImprezaSTi

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    I'm a little hesitant with the LG brand. Not sure about laptops, but I've had nothing but frustration with LG phones.
     
    ImprezaSTi, Oct 17, 2008
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  50. McKillenstein

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    so when was the eta on this laptop again?
     
    McKillenstein, Oct 23, 2008
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