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    Buying my MS-1036

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by bazurk, Mar 14, 2006.

  1. bazurk

    bazurk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im finally getting my MS-1036 Tomorrow from Rawpowerpc.com and im excited as hell! The specs are as follows.


    Turion MT-40 2.2GHz 25W - 1MB Cache
    2GB DDR 400 - 2 x 1GB
    100GB 7200RPM HD - 8MB Cache
    MSI 802.11b/g + Bluetooth
    ATI Mobility Radeon x700 w/ 256MB VRAM
    17" TFT WSXGA+ (Glare Type 1680x1050) w/ 1.3MP Camera
    Dual Layer/Format DVD Burner

    and the rest of the fun stuff on the 1036.

    Paying about 2k for it all. Decent machine my friends?
     
    bazurk, Mar 14, 2006
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  2. Passive Matrix

    Passive Matrix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Similar to what I got:
    > Memory : 2GB DDR 400 - 2 x 1GB
    > Hard Drive : 100GB 5400RPM HD - 8MB Cache
    > Processor : Turion MT-37 2.0GHz 25W - 1MB Cache
    > WiFi : Intel Pro Wireless 2915a/b/g
    > Dual Layer DVD burner
    > 17" TFT WSXGA+ (Glare Type 1680x1050) w/ 1.3MP Camera

    You may want to download this program.

    Notebook Hardware Control (NHC) for monitoring
    http://www.pbus-167.com/chc.htm

    Some will argue you could have had a Dell with better game performance. I chose mine mainly for 64 bit, decent game performance, and good looks IMO :D .
     
    Passive Matrix, Mar 14, 2006
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  3. bazurk

    bazurk Notebook Enthusiast

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    So you think i should get a dell? wich one? i want a gameing laptop. what dell would be better for 2k?
     
    bazurk, Mar 14, 2006
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  4. cycloneguy2618

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    No dell is faster AT THIS MOMENT for under $2000. That's a fine setup, no reason why it couldn't play any games. Just wondering why you didnt wait for the 1039, but that's still a good laptop. Don't worry. That one will be great.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Mar 14, 2006
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  5. bazurk

    bazurk Notebook Enthusiast

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    i checked. isnt the dell E1705 with the ATI Mobility x1400 and a core duo 2.0ghtz with 2 gigs of ddr2 667mhtz ram .. the same price after coupon. thats not faster?
     
    bazurk, Mar 14, 2006
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  6. cycloneguy2618

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    Eh, it's a bit faster yes. If you could wait until the MSI 1039 comes out, i dont know how much it will be, but it's dual core, and has an x1600 video card.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Mar 14, 2006
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  7. Iskander

    Iskander Notebook Evangelist

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    i think it would be released in april rawpowerpc service told me that.
     
    Iskander, Mar 14, 2006
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  8. paz

    paz Notebook Geek

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    It wont be a dual, it will be a Turion 64, (64 Bit )

    :)

    http://www.xmeld.com/html/msi1039.html

    WAit , wait, wait .... trust me , you will always find a good reason to wait for a new PC.... Dont waist your time :D

    Im waiting since 4 months now to buy a LAptop, now Iam waiting for the 1039 and I WILL BUY IT .............
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    Maybe should I wait 5-6 months for the new MSi DUAL 64 bit core :rolleyes:

    ......wait or not to wait , that is the question !
     
    paz, Mar 14, 2006
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  9. bazurk

    bazurk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im buying a dell with the above config. I figure its a better deal and they threw in a free tv tunner.
     
    bazurk, Mar 15, 2006
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  10. cycloneguy2618

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    The x1400 video card is not as good as the x1600 at all, or the x700 for that matter, just to let you know.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Mar 15, 2006
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  11. bazurk

    bazurk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh really? it isnt? well to late. placed the order eailer today. I would think the x1400 would be better then the x700.
     
    bazurk, Mar 15, 2006
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  12. huey

    huey Newbie

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    Yeah, the way ATI labels their vid cards is not intuitive at all! :rolleyes: Here's a great post I found useful on this site for comparing cards. The 1400 is middle of the road and the 700 and 800 are better. The 1600 is more of a successor to the 700 and 800 than the 1400. I'm a noob and I found the post really helpful.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=39568

    :turion:
     
    huey, Mar 16, 2006
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  13. gaming_zedman

    gaming_zedman Notebook Evangelist

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    wow thanks dude, this helps
     
    gaming_zedman, Mar 16, 2006
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