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    compal el80

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by lappy06, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. lappy06

    lappy06 Newbie

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    hi
    i cant seem to find much info on this model, only the hel80 and since im from australia only the el80 is available but under a different brand Mitac el80. the question is what is the el80 model suppose to look like. there are website showing this model with the copper around the keyboard but ive read that only the hel80 has this.
    is the el80 and el81 the same as in looks?
    http://www.powernotebooks.com/specs/images/p10-8/

    here is a site showing el80 with the copper trim
    http://www.surpass.com.au/content/standard.asp?name=Mitac_0004
     
    lappy06, Nov 13, 2006
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  2. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    The el80 is the VBI (Verified by Intel) version and does not have the brushed aluminum LCD cover or keyboard trim, nor does it have the copper around the keyboard.

    The picture at surpass.com.au shows the NON-VBI version. Please check with the vendor to confirm exactly which version they are selling.

    As for much info on this model....well, you just need to look around this forum more. There are 4 very complete reviews plus a few thousand posts discussing it.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Nov 14, 2006
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  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    There have been incidents in the past where resellers have put up photos of the HEL80 (non-VBI) because they didn't have images to show of the EL80 they were selling. Do make sure which one you're buying if it makes a difference to you.
     
    chrisyano, Nov 14, 2006
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  4. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Just go with powernotebooks for your vendor if you geographically can. They really are a great value for the buck.
     
    pyro9219, Nov 15, 2006
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