Many vendors still have them in stock (Amazon, AVA Direct). Newegg is blowing them out at the minute.
They had the single card, Blu-Ray model they listed Friday for $999.99 and while contemplating whether to snag one (A single 3870 isn't exactly sexy....) it sold out in 48hrs so there went that option.
So I said, "bummer...."
I was contemplating picking up a NP5797 barebones to tide me over, then
They have a few Crossfire models with DVDRW for $1199. Cheaper than a N5797 barebones w/ GTX280M ($1429) and faster.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856172007
I couldn't help myself and snagged one since I have an OEM QX9300 (soon to most likely have a spare in a few days to go along with it if anyone is looking for a OEM QX9300), 4gb, a few 320GB WD's 7200rpms and 3x Intel 5350's sitting on the shelf and ordered one to tide me over till I sort out my current laptop dilemma and get a better picture of the M98 vs. W90Vp vs. NP5797 debacle or if it works out, keep it.
The NP5797 w/ GTX280M scores were about what I expected. I know the 3870 Xfire will do much better.
The W90Vp scores are nice and I was leaning towards it, but $3000+ w/ CPU upgrade was getting a smidge steep with the M98 on the horizon (albeit the GTX 280M scores are, again, not earth shattering...
But the litmus test is to play WoW at full tilt to see how it handles at 1900x1200, everything to max, AA/AF max and shadows off....WoW is my ultimate benchmark).
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wow is the ultimate benchmark! To be more specific, Wintergrasp is....ugh
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The prices vary for the QX9300's.
If you can get an OEM for under $700 or a Engineering Sample for under $500, you're getting a really good deal, IMHO.
The one extra I had (I had a total of 3 in the last 10 days. One went to a bud who wanted a Quad for his GT725 (albeit it doesn't OC worth a darn in it), another to a forums bud (Striker), and the last is in my Whitebook.
As for WoW, yeah, this thing does 1920x1200, everything to max (except shadows of course), max AA/AF and 60fps pretty much everywhere including Wintergrasp. I am loving it. I'm finally able to crank everything up like on my desktop and not have places in Northrend bring it to s slide show esque experience. -
I'm sure this has been answered before but I can't find it. Is the case/plastics glossy or more of a matte finish like Thinkpad or Alienware?
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Glossy.Only AW has the matte case.
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Yeah, you can see in the pic. They are basically identical. I'm more interested in the BIOS/Driver support end of the equation. Any idea of a price point?
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they are the same exact system electrosoft
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Just to reinforce zfactor's statement, these notebooks are exactly the same as the OCZ ones.
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and you know whats funny these are below the original dealer cost.. yes you read that right
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Thanks for the replies. I have both matte and glossy notebooks at home. I hate having to grab the micro-fiber cloth just to wipe away fingerprints. Is the whitebook close enough to the M17 that the plastics can be replaced? The whitebook is obviously much cheaper.
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yes its the exact same. all the m17 parts fit on the ocz and visa versa
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very much so. aw doesnt even sell them unless you have a unit with a serial number from my experiences. though i had someone i know with a aw unit call up and order the stuff for me and it worked fine.
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The design seems to go as far back as the M9700i. Not sure if this is worth pursuing but is that a correct statement?
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ah, a little 800 grit sandpaper and you will never have to worry about gloss again
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I'm one of those people who couldn't care less about finger prints. I'm here to use the darn thing....not worry about it being shiny and clean, heh.
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Newegg now has the OCZ Whitebook with blu-ray for 1299.99
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
i want a blueray drive soooooooooooooo badly.(i prefer a writer. come on 25gb!!!!)
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Anyone selling their OCZ??? pm me!!
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lol so random and pm'd
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I have an extra whitebook keyboard if anyone wants it. Its in my for sale thread.
Its in the same condition it was when I bought it from ichime
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Electrosoft how come you are selling a new ocz on ebay for that cheap? Whats the catch. Saw it in your sig.
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
For those who are seeking new OCZ 17" Whitebooks....
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I can't justify a W90Vp AND Whitebook. I tried every excuse to hold onto it (I even offered it to my daughter, but she's content with her smaller/lighter MSI 1722), and at the end of the day, it had no use in the Electrosoft household, thus it sadly had to go bye bye.
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Newegg is sold out of the BR model already, heh.
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the one that i wanted to get is deactivated!!!! OH and would the p9600 wirk in these?
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
you dont have enough post to pm me. how much you looking to spend. look in sig.
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is there a TV tuner card that fits the Whitebook? and where can i get the Intel Ultimate N 5300 Draft N 450 Mbps wireless card?
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I search a blu ray drive, I need to know, if I need the model with Sata or IDE connector ?
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are you intrested in buying a whitebook.
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yes i realy would liek one i love making computers, you probably seen me post on the other thread. and i missed the super deals darn!
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
Lol. well you have 2 more post. just post hear. about how you feel. it will be heard
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i got the post but no pm how or whre do i pm srry for the off topicc
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
they maybe changed there rules. i posted what to do on the other thread.
For those who are seeking new OCZ 17" Whitebooks....
Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by electrosoft, Apr 8, 2009.