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    Difference IFL90 VBI and non-VBI

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Joossie, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. Joossie

    Joossie Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've just ordered an IFL 90 ;-) at laptops4u.nl
    They also have a VBI (Verified By Intel) version, but theonly difference I (and they) could find was the screen resolution and, of course, the price. The one I ordered has the WSXGA+ (1680x1050) resolution, the VBI version was WXGA+(1440x900). I can't imagine that Intel cares about the screen resolution since that's one of the few parts they have no alternative for...

    Does anybody know what else could be different?
     
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  2. JasonO

    JasonO Notebook Guru

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    Hi The VBI version is different in the following ways:

    1. WXGA+ Screen 1440 x 900
    2. LCD Back Cover has a placeholder for Customisable notebook panels.
    3. No TV tuner option
    4. Bluetooth is an option, not standard.
    5. Only ships with 6 Cell Battery.
    6. The Power and multimedia buttons are different.

    Still a great system though.
     
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  3. AcidDeath

    AcidDeath Newbie

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    Does that mean that there's no piano painted cover?
     
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  4. JasonO

    JasonO Notebook Guru

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    Dont think so...what would be the point if they're expecting it to be covered?
     
    JasonO, Jun 21, 2007
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  5. Joossie

    Joossie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanx,

    so there are no pro's for the VBI version, except for the price.
    I think I'll stick to the version I ordered :smile:
    • C2D T7300
    • 2 x 1GB Ram
    • 160 GB 7200 rpm hd
    • 1GB Robson
    • TV tuner + remote
    • WSXGA+ screen
    • 8600m GT 512 MB
    • 9 cell battery

    You guys think I can play solitaire on that? :yes:
     
    Joossie, Jun 21, 2007
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  6. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you stick to 4 decks or less you should be fine. Hopefully the frame rate wont drop too much at the end when you win and all the cards start flying around.

    :wub:
     
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  7. AcidDeath

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    So they really want other companies to put their own logo on the cover?
     
    AcidDeath, Jun 21, 2007
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  8. JasonO

    JasonO Notebook Guru

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    what do you mean like the customer? or the manufacturer/reseller?

    The laptops still look good without the covers but if the customer wants their own graphic on it then some people might find that appealing.

    I have a VBI HGL30 but I didn't opt in for the cover and its fine...still looks smart.

    I think they're aiming it at more corporate environments where u could offer these laptops and say...your corporate logo on it if you wanted...I dont know how many people actually take it up though.
     
    JasonO, Jun 21, 2007
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