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    Compal IFL90 Unpacking Photos/Benchmarks [56k Warning]

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by GiffE, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    I took a bunch of photos while unpacking, thought I might show you guys.
    I bought mine from IbuyPower.com (big mistake i know, I'm just glad it finally shipped)
    Hopefully this can make your wait a little more bearable... I know I was going nuts while I waited 25 days for mine.
    So without further ado...

    Specs:
    • WXGA 1280x800
    • Intel® Core 2 Duo Mobile T7500 Dual-Core Processor (2x 2.2GHz/4MB Cache/800FSB)
    • 1024MB(1024MB X1) DDR2-667 PC5300
    • Mobility 512MB NVIDIA GeForce GO 8600GT PCI-Express 3D Video
    • 80 GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA-150
    • Creative XFI Notebook Soundcard (ExpressCard/54)
    • Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse
    • Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Keyboard
    • MS Windows XP Media Center 2005 Edition
    • Wireless 802.11 a/b/g 3945

    Also It came with absolutely NO bloatware, only a fresh install of windows.
    It runs silent and very low temps.

    Benchmarks - Will Update as I get them
    Right at the first Boot this was taken:
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    (that says 40.93fps if you couldnt read it)

    Unpacking
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    GiffE, Aug 16, 2007
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  2. Jubalint

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    Wow, looks great! Thanks a bunch for the nice pics.
     
    Jubalint, Aug 16, 2007
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  3. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried the COH stress test (forgot to save the pic) but it didnt do aswell in there. It was around 20-30 fps average.
    But I played a round on med-high settings, it was pretty good, I kinda need another gig of ram though.
     
    GiffE, Aug 16, 2007
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  4. vitalik

    vitalik Notebook Geek

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    Very nice, but that white and red IBUYPOWER sticker is just plain ugly and huge.
     
    vitalik, Aug 16, 2007
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  5. Onimun

    Onimun Notebook Consultant

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    Wtf is up with that Logo?

    Did u pay extra for the Mouse and Keyboard?

    Hows the Battery Life?
     
    Onimun, Aug 16, 2007
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  6. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    thats my hideous ibuypower logo :p but i dont care i spend most of the time with that not in sight.

    I've never tried the battery life, Its never been unplugged.

    Yea I had to pay extra for keyboard, mouse, and soundcard :p
     
    GiffE, Aug 16, 2007
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  7. Onimun

    Onimun Notebook Consultant

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    Does your IFL not have N- Wireless?
     
    Onimun, Aug 17, 2007
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  8. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    unfortunately not, even though I have an N network... ibp didn't offer an n wireless. I will have to buy a usb one.
     
    GiffE, Aug 17, 2007
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  9. Slicjay

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    Thanx for the excellent photos. I'm thinking about getting one too. I was wondering if you could give me any input on the keyboard. I saw a Youtube clip presumably of the IFL90 and it seemed to have a terrible keyboard flex. Is that correct/true?
     
    Slicjay, Aug 17, 2007
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  10. thewalrus

    thewalrus Notebook Guru

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    the flex on my ifl90 is not a problem at all. there are some areas of the keyboard (mostly the upper right corner) where if you push much harder than normal, there will be some flex, but that is about it.
     
    thewalrus, Aug 17, 2007
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    yeah i've seen that video before too. i just went over my keyboard. pushing harder than i normally would, i get noticeable flex around f10 and f11, and the upper right of they keyboard (home, stuff like that). also, there is some flex around the upper left of the keyboard, but not as bad. when pushing as if i was typing normally, i really can't notice any flex anywhere, perhaps very very slightly in the first 2 areas mentioned above.
     
    thewalrus, Aug 18, 2007
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  13. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    GiffE, Aug 18, 2007
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  14. Onimun

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    Did you get Bluetooth? I want to know how well it works.

    Did you have to install anything before out of the box? or was the OS allready installed? Thanks you da man GIFFE
     
    Onimun, Aug 19, 2007
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  15. GiffE

    GiffE Notebook Enthusiast

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    no bluetooth, all drivers were installed, all i had to do was activate windows with the product key on the bottom.
     
    GiffE, Aug 19, 2007
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  16. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    that flex stuff is some ridiculous issues. I have put double-sided tape on my EL80 and it works reasonably nice, but the IFL90 I have had my mits on tonight was top notch - it had zero to non flex, better than my taped EL80, and it was stock or so the salesman claimed at least, tho not sure ofcourse as they don't assemble the units themselves so he wasn't 100% on it.

    The brand was California Access, 160i. The matte version. Absolute kick-arse if I may add my opinion as well ;-) So I guess it really just depends whether your reseller is a bunch of muppets or if they do it proper as I suppose it has to do with the actual assembly on the resellers side. Unless it's compal who sorts them proper- in which case, I have no idea and you're best trying them out before buying ;-)
     
    imachine, Aug 20, 2007
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  17. Fusionburn

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    What settings are you running that stress test at?
     
    Fusionburn, Aug 21, 2007
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