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    My Custom Cover Zepto 6214w has arrived!

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Juan Ker, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. asdfasdf

    asdfasdf Notebook Consultant

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    K, thanks mate. ;) Just a quick question - is it the version with a glossy display?
     
    asdfasdf, Jul 24, 2006
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  2. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    To be honest, I have no clue :D I suppose we'll see shortly, won't we?

    I do have the specs of the review unit, though:

    • 14″ WXGA (1280×768)
    • Geforce GO7600 512MB
    • T2500 2.0Ghz Dual Core
    • 2048MB DDR2 PC5300
    • 80GB 7200rpm
    • DVDRW Super multi Slot in drive
    • WLAN (Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG)
    • Bluetooth
     
    ma401, Jul 24, 2006
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  3. asdfasdf

    asdfasdf Notebook Consultant

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    You are the master of suspense! :p
     
    asdfasdf, Jul 24, 2006
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  4. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Thank you, I try!

    The screen is matte, not glossy.
     
    ma401, Jul 26, 2006
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  5. LFC

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    You are the master of suspense! :p

    Sorry but you are!

    Shame it's not the glossy. Not sure I want to be the guinea pig :D I'm sure you've seen the thread about problems in BF2. The Zepto rep admitted it also happens in others...care to try Oblivion on it (one of the games)? Shame really...
     
    LFC, Jul 26, 2006
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  6. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I'll be trying WoW, CSS/HL2, Oblivion, F.E.A.R., Prey, Quake 4, and anything else I can think of on it. I only have BF1 on me, but I'll snag the demo for BF2 and give it a try too. This is definitely a portable gamer's notebook, so I'm going to make sure it's put through its paces.

    If anyone wants to make sure anything is covered, please feel free to ask.
     
    ma401, Jul 26, 2006
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  7. Juan Ker

    Juan Ker Notebook Consultant

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    LFC i think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill, nvidia are fixing the problem they dont have any choice as it would render their 512 mb 7600 as a turkey if it cant play 3 of the biggest games out there ;)
     
    Juan Ker, Jul 27, 2006
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  8. LFC

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    Thank you for the slap in the face. Needed it. Sound logic. This 1000 is burning a hole. Must spend it... :p
     
    LFC, Jul 27, 2006
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    I'm getting my 6214 next week hopefully. Same specs as the review model mentioned in this thread so won't be doing a review, but mine's got the glossy screen so will report on that. Never had one though so don't know quite how to judge...
     
    whorse, Jul 27, 2006
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  10. asdfasdf

    asdfasdf Notebook Consultant

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    Did the thing explode? ^^

    ;)
     
    asdfasdf, Aug 6, 2006
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  11. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    It's not a Dell, no worries!
     
    ma401, Aug 6, 2006
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  12. asdfasdf

    asdfasdf Notebook Consultant

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    Even Macs explode, so maybe this is desirable behavior. :)
     
    asdfasdf, Aug 6, 2006
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  13. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Good thing they specifically say not to use them on your lap!
     
    ma401, Aug 6, 2006
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    asdfasdf Notebook Consultant

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    :D

    Joking apart - any ideas when we will see the review (don't take this as a hustle - take your time! ;))?
     
    asdfasdf, Aug 6, 2006
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  15. ma401

    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    All I'm allowed to say (for fear of my knees being broken) is that the review should be on the site this week..
     
    ma401, Aug 6, 2006
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  16. Wiggi

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    how do u design ur own? can u do it for the 6615WD?
     
    Wiggi, Aug 8, 2006
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  17. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    The custom covers look great! Is there a glossy clearcoat over it?
     
    chrisyano, Sep 2, 2006
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  18. Juan Ker

    Juan Ker Notebook Consultant

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    yep there is :cool:
     
    Juan Ker, Sep 2, 2006
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    That's nice! Makes me even more sad that Zepto is not a US option :(.
     
    chrisyano, Sep 3, 2006
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    storebror Newbie

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    This computer is as close as I´ve come to a dreamlaptop(with my budget) and my only gripe is with the battery.

    Will there be other batteries available? I can´t do with the 6-cell and I don´t want a 12-cell AND a 6-cell. mostly because I fear the 12 will be huuge and seriously take away from the sleek design and well the 6 is rather useless to me.

    Is it possible to get other brands to match...or are there any plans for getting more options in this compartement. I think the 9-cell high performance looks promising, but as far as I understand that wont fit the 6214/6314.

    Does anyone have the possibility to post some pics of how the laptop looks with the 12-cell battery? Also what are the specs of that battery(without powersaving)

    Thank you all.
     
    storebror, Sep 17, 2006
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  21. asdfasdf

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    asdfasdf, Sep 18, 2006
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  22. storebror

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    Thanks for the pics. That didn´t look as bad as I had imagined.
     
    storebror, Sep 18, 2006
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