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    NEW BTO 15W27 (Compal JFL9X)

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by RePaRaQu, May 30, 2008.

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    The correct model name is the Compal JHL90...

    The new Turbo Memory 2.0, when coupled with Vista SP1 is touted to be much better than the original Turbo Memory.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 17, 2008
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    JHL90? Is this Montevina?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 17, 2008
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    Yes, but this model will only support DDR2 667 or 800MHz system memory and will have 512MB GDDR2 for the video card.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 17, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

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    I see, as you know, I'm waiting for the one supporting DDR3 and with a very fast CPU and FSB.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 17, 2008
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    But we are waiting for 9600M GT - that's the power of Compal ;)
     
    Morthal, Jun 18, 2008
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    This 9600M GT is going to have GDDR2, which isn't all that great for performance. There will be GDDR3 cars in other laptops.
     
    Fade To Black, Jun 18, 2008
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    :Really, really sad face:
    what r the notebooks that have GDDR3?
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 18, 2008
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    It's the same as with Santa Rosa platform. GDDR3 probably will be in Asus gaming notebooks, MacBook Pro 15'' and new Dell XPS.
     
    Morthal, Jun 18, 2008
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    Bah, that sucks. Looks like a Dell will be in my future unless the Asus gets better battery life.
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 18, 2008
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    Powernotebooks will certainly offer DDR3 in their laptops, right Donald?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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    I can only offer what Compal provides. The current specs for the new series call for DDR2 system memory and GDDR2 video memory.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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  13. Morthal

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    Good news. There will be working drivers for XP. Not official, but working (info from polish reseller Karen Notebooks).
     
    Morthal, Jun 18, 2008
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    But help me out here, if DELL laptops are Compal based, why can't Compal offer DDR3 for all OEM's?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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    Thats a good point xD But there is a problem - the XP drivers will be added to "Karen" notebooks only, not for example to "Reset" notebooks...And to tell the truth - the prices of Karen notebooks are high...
     
    Lady_vampire, Jun 18, 2008
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    Our information is Compal is currently working on the XP drivers and hopes to be able to deliver them at the Montevina launch on July 15th.

    So, we remain uncertain at this time whether their "hope" will be fulfilled.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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    It all depends on each model's specifications.

    Let's wait until the final release date to see exactly what the specifications are at that time. I just gave you the specs as they exist today.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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  18. Wirelessman

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    May be the final spec will support the DDR3, BTW, what is this G before the DDR?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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    GDDR is graphics memory as opposed to system memory
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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  20. INEEDMONEY

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    Duhhh...just kidding.

    Well is there any really chance they'll go from GDDR2 to 3?
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 18, 2008
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    A chance yes, but sadly not a very likely one :(
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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  22. Wirelessman

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    Paladdin is the King of the OEM's but he cannot talk on behalf of the vendors :D

    Oh, I think he can, sorry :D

    +rep
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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  23. INEEDMONEY

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    *sigh* Didn't think so

    Well I might still go with it. Not going to Dell and its still a big improvement over my current notebook
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 18, 2008
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  24. Morthal

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    It will be just the same as with IFL90/JFL92, those had only GDDR2, when other notebooks from Dell, Asus etc. had GDDR3. Compal is cheap and that's why it has only GDDR2 :)
     
    Morthal, Jun 18, 2008
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  25. INEEDMONEY

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    I enjoy the customer service from powernotebooks and always had a problem dealing with Dell for my stepmom.

    If the next Asus has a decent battery life (~2.5hrs) i'll consider that, but if not then it's going to be the Compal
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 18, 2008
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  26. RePaRaQu

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    For now the final is having GDDR2 and XP support is still unclear, powerfull resources can always be wrong.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 18, 2008
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  27. Wirelessman

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    Why not GDDR3, wouldn't the laptop be faster and therefore more performant? The GDDR3 are much more expensive?

    I think the current dual core CPU and FSB can handle GDDR3 RAM, can't they?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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    You would have to ask Compal those questions about why they are not using GDDR3...it is possible, they have just chosen not to so that they can keep the price down.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 18, 2008
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  29. Wirelessman

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    I know I can ask them, I actually I sent them an e-mail last year and I'm still waiting for their answer :D

    Ok, I won't push it anymore, is no, is no.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 18, 2008
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  30. INEEDMONEY

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    Maybe we can send personal emails asking for GDDR3 just for us, Wireless
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 19, 2008
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  31. Wirelessman

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    Count me in, let's spam the compal site, I think we can certainly do it :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 19, 2008
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    Great news, Compal will have magnesium case!
     
    Morthal, Jun 19, 2008
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  33. INEEDMONEY

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    Ahh I was reading Family Guy quotes and I just imagined spaming Compal's website about GDDR3 and one day a Compal representative came to my house and threw a laptop at my head knocking me unconscious in a Family Guy manner and then saying "here's your freakin GDDR3" and then leaves.
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 19, 2008
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  34. Wirelessman

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    Lol, very vivid imagination indeed, perhaps we could pass the question to Compal through Paladdin, he is a retail specialist with a reputation beyond understanding ;)
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 19, 2008
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  35. zfactor

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    really that will be sweet... i have a unit on order already should see it in about 2 weeks. i already have a new es sample montevina cpu.. so im ready.. :D
     
    zfactor, Jun 19, 2008
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  36. Senor Mortgage

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    Man I'm so bummed about the lack of DDR3 (allegedly). If they use DDR3 along with a good price, that magnesium case might sway me to this compal rather than the m860tu.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 19, 2008
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  37. Alienware

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    Here are some specs....

    http://tinyurl.com/5r3lxk

    P.S.: Sorry, I already had created a new thread :(

    Re-Edit : That's old news... i'm sorry.
     
    Alienware, Jun 20, 2008
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    It doesn't open your link.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 20, 2008
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    I got it now, it comes from an Italian web site, cool, gracie!
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 20, 2008
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    Good find thanks. Stupid GDDR2...
     
    INEEDMONEY, Jun 22, 2008
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    I missed this post, but maybe I can post the link here to my own.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=264739

    I wanted to order the BTO 15W27, but need some ensurance my T8300 will fit (or not...). The Intel website doesn't give a single search result on either Centrino 2 or Montevina. I've gotten a mail which says no it won't fit, but also have a lot of sites who say yes it will... :confused:

    There is no problem in me waiting 3 weeks normally, but my S37S is slowly dying and really needs to be replaced asap. If I know beforehand it won't work I'll order the BTO 15W26 instead.

    Ontopic - Love the new design actually, better then de FL90 (imo). The HDMI port is also an extra. I'm especially interested in the performance of the nVidia 9600M GT.
     
    MarcelV, Jun 24, 2008
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  45. zfactor

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    it depends if it has the new socket or not
     
    zfactor, Jun 24, 2008
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    Both are socket P.

    At least, that's what Compal's site mentions. The T8300 is socket P aswell.
     
    MarcelV, Jun 24, 2008
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  47. MarcelV

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    Great service by BTO.

    I just called, and they are going to test it on there sample.

    I'll know for sure in about 3-4 hours.
     
    MarcelV, Jun 25, 2008
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  48. RePaRaQu

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    @ MarcelV
    The Pernyn is tested and working, T8XXX & T9XXX.
    Other CPU models like the T5XXX will be tested.
    Like i informed you on the phone the CPU is working fine.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 25, 2008
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  49. Wirelessman

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    Why are you testing an old CPU (T5XXX)?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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    Hmm though Im 99% sure its the latter, does this come with an LED or LCD screen
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 26, 2008
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