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    I've got my compal

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Arkel, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Specs:

    Informatique GTX90

    15,4" WSXGA+ NonGlare
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300
    NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT 512MB
    Seagate Momentus 7200.2, 120GB, 2.5", 8MB, SATA
    2 x Kingston SO-Dimm 1GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz, 200p
    Intel 4965 Wireless Lan Mini PCIe, 802.11a/g/n

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    1st impressions:

    - The top side is really reflective (see pictures above) which looks pretty cool
    - It's pretty quiet in my opinion

    I'm installing windows as we speak, but I can take more pictures later if you are interested?
     
    Arkel, Aug 1, 2007
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  2. ciq

    ciq Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey. congrats on the new notebook. Would you mind finding out the clocks for the 8600M GT you got in the notebook? Hope you enjoy it.
     
    ciq, Aug 1, 2007
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  3. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    And what would be the easiest way to find out?
     
    Arkel, Aug 1, 2007
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    :elvis: Thank ya thank ya very much ...uhh huh..
    Sorry..little Elvis bit.

    Looks very cool...Can't wait to get mine
     
    Jrog07, Aug 1, 2007
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  5. sco_fri

    sco_fri Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the pics!
     
    sco_fri, Aug 1, 2007
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  6. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Memory 399.06 DDR3
    GPU 513/1026 ? Don't know hich one you mean, but i got this from rivatuner
     
    Arkel, Aug 1, 2007
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  7. ciq

    ciq Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah, thanks bro. How is it performing? As you expected?
     
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  8. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, it's my 1st laptop and i like it so far. the screen quality is amazing. I havent gamed on it yet, just installing software and drivers etc. also it's my 1st vista install so i need to get used to that too.

    The speaker quality is very acceptable. Ok, your average 2.1 set will beat it, but i think it's pretty good for a laptop.
     
    Arkel, Aug 1, 2007
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  9. Mippoose

    Mippoose Notebook Deity

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    Wait..

    The memory in the IFL90's 512 8600gt is DDR3??

    :O!!!!!!!!!!!11
     
    Mippoose, Aug 1, 2007
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  10. Syntax Error

    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    RivaTuner said that a month ago too, it's been known to be wrong because it's mainly for desktop computers, not laptops, so likely, RivaTuner is wrong again about the IFL-90's 8600m GT having GDDR3.

    Nice pictures, your screen looks matte. Did you order WSXGA+? :)
     
    Syntax Error, Aug 1, 2007
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  11. greatpacha1

    greatpacha1 Notebook Evangelist

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    there have been many posts saying RivaTuner is wrong and that its not ddr3.
     
    greatpacha1, Aug 1, 2007
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  12. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it's a WSXGA+

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    Note that these pictures where taken by hand without using a flash, so they might have moved a bit making the screen appear fuzzy
     
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  13. Syntax Error

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    That is a beautiful screen. Thanks for the pictures! Can you post a black screen, to show for any light leakage? :)
     
    Syntax Error, Aug 1, 2007
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  14. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    But I must say that the camera makes it look worse then it is
     
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  15. Syntax Error

    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    I have to say I'm pretty impressed at the quality of the Compal's screen, the light leakage on that isn't as bad as some Dell Latitude or Inspiron pictures I've seen. :)
     
    Syntax Error, Aug 1, 2007
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  16. Ilovelamp

    Ilovelamp Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet pictures! Can't wait to get mine!
     
    Ilovelamp, Aug 1, 2007
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  17. Voodoofreak

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    Yea, the light leakage doesn't look all that bad...seems normal to me :)

    Congrats on your machine!!
     
    Voodoofreak, Aug 1, 2007
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  18. Helter Skelter

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    Those screen pics are extremely encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
     
    Helter Skelter, Aug 1, 2007
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  19. meh_cd

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    Good God that screen is beautiful. Hmmm.
     
    meh_cd, Aug 2, 2007
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  20. expo25kr

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    the angles are actually really good.
     
    expo25kr, Aug 2, 2007
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  21. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Congratulation on your purchase :smile:. I hope the Compal IFL90 serves you well and thx for the pictures(you can never have too many ;) )
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 2, 2007
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  22. Arkel

    Arkel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, i got some games on it now. Trackmania Nations, Toca Driver 3, UT2004, Battlefield 1942 and GTA San Andreas all play perfectly on it. I admit they aren't the newest and heaviest of games but they look great on the WSXGA+ screen :D
     
    Arkel, Aug 2, 2007
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