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    Making the switch from Dell to Compal

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by otacon, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. otacon

    otacon Notebook Evangelist

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    The IFL90 looks like an amazing machine so I finally think I'm ready to drop Dell. The nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT w/512MB looks like a beast. Think there will be a 17" version anytime soon?
     
    otacon, Jun 26, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    I know you're talking about dropping dell, but if you want a 17" 8600GT it looks like the best place right now is the e1720.
     
    odin243, Jun 26, 2007
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  3. otacon

    otacon Notebook Evangelist

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    I knew you were gonna say that...haha...decisions!
     
    otacon, Jun 26, 2007
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yeah i also doubt they will make a 17inch version. I really hope they put a 8600m GS or GT in their 14.1in version the IFT00 but they probably wont.

    But if you have budget the Clevo 570ru and Clevo D900c are great choices
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 26, 2007
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  5. Donsell

    Donsell Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If was shopping for a 17" I'd take a hard look at the Sagers.
     
    Donsell, Jun 26, 2007
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  6. pgatz11

    pgatz11 Notebook Consultant

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    Easy killer! The rest of us are still praying for an 8400 GT; it's looking like a GS at the moment. :p
     
    pgatz11, Jun 27, 2007
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  7. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    wooh there sparky, i am no pit bull but i would like to have the option even if it might be overkill. Currenty there is only one 14in laptop with a 8600m GT, the Zepto 6224w and i personally like to have my options open. I do admit that the 8400m GT is pretty powerful and a 14 in lappy will probably be better suited for 8400m GT then a 8600m GT but cant a "dawg" dream.


    Heres to dreaming :cool:
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 27, 2007
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  8. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    well even if you got one of those, they'd still be prolly grossly underclocked so the actual gain besides the placebo effect that might bring with it wouldn't be that much, would it?

    personally, I'd like to have a good balance betweeen heat and performance, especially on a notebook which I'd keep reasonably close to me at most times be it or not a desktop replacement, eh.

    chers
     
    imachine, Jun 28, 2007
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