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    New Compal Machines?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by RenegadeSilence, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. RenegadeSilence

    RenegadeSilence Newbie

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    So after browsing this forum I have read various people mentioning the likelihood
    of Compal releasing a new design soon. First, is this just blind speculation? Second, if there is a possibility, will this new design be released in the upcoming months? I am asking these question after fruitless efforts to find any information, as I'm in the market for a new laptop and don't mind waiting a few months for better hardware.
     
    RenegadeSilence, Jun 13, 2008
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  2. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    There's a thread about a new design about 10 threads down on this very page: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=255295 .

    No, it's not speculation and yes, they're coming soon but how much better they are remains to be seen. The specs are not that impressive, but they could be hiding stuff that is important in real life usage.
     
    Althernai, Jun 13, 2008
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    RenegadeSilence Newbie

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    Can't believe I didn't see it. Oh well let this thread die now.
     
    RenegadeSilence, Jun 13, 2008
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  4. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yeah the new one will be out in about three weeks but the cpu's may be delayed.. i know i have got my hands on a t9400 es sample and i will have the new system in about three weeks to play with..
     
    zfactor, Jun 13, 2008
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  5. Donald@Paladin44

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    The new Compal should launch with the Montevina (without the new Intel 5300 WiFi card) on July 15th. For WiFi it will still be using the Intel 4965, but will have the new chipset and processors.

    Then on August 4th the Intel 5300 WiFi should become available so the full Centrino 2 platform will be available at that time.

    Then, at some unknown time thereafter the WiFi/WiMax combo cards will be launched.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 14, 2008
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    I guess the WiFi/WiMAX card will come out at the time Sprint will launch the WiMAX service, which date we don't know yet.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 14, 2008
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  7. Dirt

    Dirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel 5300 WiFi, mmmm, maybe it'll improve my D-Link DIR-655 N performance. :)
    I bet it would fit just fine in old machines just like 4965 did in place of 3945.
     
    Dirt, Jun 15, 2008
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  8. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    The sample notebook I am testing is working fine.
    The wireless is fine.
    The NVIDIA Graphics are great, but still need to be adjusted with drivers.
    The notebook performance is overall great.
    The new software tools for the Battery,WOW Video, WOW Audio and the Program DJ is great.
    The delay is a different story, but then again waiting for new goodies is always nice.
     
    RePaRaQu, Jun 16, 2008
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  9. kickdim

    kickdim Notebook Evangelist

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    how does it look? :) pics?
     
    kickdim, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. Donald@Paladin44

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    Please read post #2 in this thread...and click on the link.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Jun 17, 2008
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  11. Senor Mortgage

    Senor Mortgage Notebook Evangelist

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    Any word on a new compal 14" model? I would love to have a 14" lappy with a 8600m.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 19, 2008
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  12. Senor Mortgage

    Senor Mortgage Notebook Evangelist

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    I mean refering to the DD3 version as ASUS has a 9500m in a 14" model. Still would prefer compal to ASUS to avoid their service over powernotebooks/xoticpc.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 19, 2008
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  13. Morthal

    Morthal Notebook Guru

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    Morthal, Jun 20, 2008
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  14. hymura

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    I was tried Montevina with chipset P45.. In vista I have score 3.8.. but I gets several bug's..
     
    hymura, Jun 20, 2008
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    Blast! I'm disappointed. I love my CL56 but it looks like Compal is opting to go for the cheap route this time around.
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 20, 2008
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    Are you talking about WEI? What are the values of all components?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 20, 2008
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