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    GamePC GPN-A64B

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by brianstretch, Jun 17, 2004.

  1. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is this new? I don't remember seeing it anywhere

    http://www.gamepc.com/shop/systemfamily.asp?family=noteb4

    # SiS 755 Chipset, 800 MHz HyperTransport Connected
    # Supports up to 2GB DDR-400 Memory, 2 SO-DIMM Slots
    # ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 Graphics with 128 MB of DDR Memory
    # 15.0" WXGA TFT LCD Widescreen Display, Up to 1280 x 800
    # 88-Key Keyboard with Two Button Touchpad and Scrollbar
    # Integrated 10/100 Ethernet and V.92 56k Modem Connectivity
    # Integrated Memory Card Reader (SD/SM/MMC)
    # One Type II PCI CardBus PCMCIA Socket
    # Three USB 2.0 Ports, Firewire 400, Infrared
    # External HD-15 Monitor and S-Video TV Output
    # Realtek 6-Channel Analog/Digital Audio Outputs
    # Integrated Speakers, Headphone and Microphone Connectors
    # 14.09" (W) x 10.5" (D) x 1.44" (H), 7.7 Pounds Average Weight
    # Includes AC Adapter, Deluxe Carrying Case, Driver Discs

    # Please Note : GamePC no longer offers barebones notebook configurations.

    Who's the OEM? This looks very interesting. It looks like a Fujitsu Amilio A1630, who's the OEM for that?
     
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    I believe that's a Mitac, and the same one that Voodoo sells as the M:860 for a much higher price. If they'd stick a WSXGA screen on it, I think it would be fantastic (although I think the 9700 is heavily underclocked).

    -Joshua

    P.S. Here's a thread about it.
     
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    Thanks! I'm not so sure it's a Mitac, but regardless, is there an American distributor with a barebones version of this notebook?
     
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    I don't know of one, but the Clevo D470k should be comparable when it comes out this summer.

    -Joshua
     
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    It's supposed to be a Uniwill 258KA0:

    http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?p=288510#post288510

    The Clevo is a 17" widescreen monster (I want one [ :D]), quite a bit bigger than the Uniwill. Actually, what I really want is an Athlon 64 notebook with a nVidia GeForce 5700 (for 64-bit Linux compatibility) but no one seems to build those.
     
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    HPShopping.com is about to come out with a CTO with the 5700 GPU and up to a 17" screen...wait for it!
     
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    They are?!?! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ :D][ :D][ :D][ :D][ :D][ :D][ :D]

    Maybe my *****ing at them about the weaknesses of the zv5000z had some effect. I'd like to think so [ :D]. When's it coming out? I am sooooo there.
     
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    Umm, you do mean an Athlon 64 notebook, right?
     
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    That is what I have read...they have already come out with a zd7000 with the nVidia 5700, shipping now.

    If HP history has been any indicator, most options trickle down from the zd7000 series, so I think there is validity to the articles I have been reading.
     
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    This month in Laptop Magazine (they do not put their articles online). They have a head-to-head ATI vs. nVidia. It is in this article that states HP's plans.

    I am trying to find corroborating evidence online.

    GN
     
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    Can you provide a link to the article(s)?
     
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    These guys?

    http://www.techworthy.com/Laptop/index.htm

    In the June or July (not shown online) issue? I didn't see the relevant article in the June issue's table of contents. I'll have to walk up to CompUSA tomorrow and check out the mag.
     
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    I cannot find any corroborating articles...the mag might have been mistaken...SHAME!
     
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