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    FORCE 3255 (Built on Compal FT00) Now Available

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Justin@XoticPC, Oct 11, 2007.

  1. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    We now have the Force 3255 (Compal FT00) in stock. This model is ready for shipment. I have attached some images of the machine. We will have some benchmarks up today on this system. :D
     

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    That's great news, looking forward to those benchmarks!
     
    Syntax Error, Oct 11, 2007
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  3. zfactor

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    wow that has a very similar resemblence to the inspirons
     
    zfactor, Oct 11, 2007
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  4. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Our assessment of the FT00
    The FT00 comes in a two tone white/black color, which looks nice in person. (I will try to take a couple pictures and post later) It comes with a glossy 14" WXGA (1280x800). The FT00 has a adjustable 2.0MP camera. It doesn't swivel but can adjust up or down. The fan noise is very minimal. The fans rarely kicked on, even during testing. The keyboard showed very little flex.

    Our unit consisted of the following:
    FT00
    T7500
    4GB DDR2
    160GB 7200RPM
    8400M GS 256MB
    Vista Ultimate 64

    3D Mark 06 1481
    3D Mark 05 2500
     

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    its a very nice looking system imo..
     
    zfactor, Oct 12, 2007
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    8600M GS 256MB with a 14.1"? Are you sure? Because I will order one RIGHT NOW
     
    SBHawk, Oct 14, 2007
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    Unfortunately, it's a typo. But you seem to be able to substitute the 8400GS with the Go 7600. Any comments on that?
     
    admlam, Oct 14, 2007
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    I thought it was a typo... goddamn, 8600M GT in US under $1500??? I wish....
     
    SBHawk, Oct 14, 2007
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    Sorry about that, it is a 8400M GS as you guys presumed :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Oct 14, 2007
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  10. icecubez189

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    looks good, had I not went for the NP2090, I probably would have gone with this lighter solution
     
    icecubez189, Oct 16, 2007
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