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    i7 for a 15" laptop

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by justapolishguy, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. justapolishguy

    justapolishguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone think that Clevo will build a 15" laptop in the next 6 months or so capable of handling an i7 processor? I say Clevo because I know if anyone, they will be the ones to do it. I want the D900f for the i7, but the screen is too big for me. Thats the only thing holding me back from getting it. I don't like lugging around 5 more lbs than a 15".
     
    justapolishguy, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    sorry to say me dont think so as a 15" will be just too toasty with an i7 processor.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 15, 2009
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    they are coming out with i5 and i3 i think, which i would assume would release less heat.
     
    DaBunBun, Aug 15, 2009
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    Still wouldnt be feasible for Clevo to do such a thing. The 8662 which is the most powerful 15.4" notebook on the market is pushing its thermal limit.
     
    X2P, Aug 15, 2009
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    I can't see he i5 and i3 making a huge difference in heat from the i7.
     
    Second2Last33, Aug 15, 2009
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    In terms of heat, clevo's are pretty good though.
     
    DaBunBun, Aug 15, 2009
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  7. devilcm3

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    you're expecting way too much...even QX9300 on 15" is on its thermal limits...

    but there will be mobile i versions...lets hope the TDP wont be so high as the desktop counterparts....but can expect the performance wont be as high as i7 destop
     
    devilcm3, Aug 16, 2009
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  8. Kevin

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    The upcoming W860CU is the closest you'll get in the next 6 months.
     
    Kevin, Aug 16, 2009
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  9. justapolishguy

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    I've heard about the W860CU and I'm pretty excited for it. Unfortunately, there is no estimated release date (that I'm aware of anyway).
     
    justapolishguy, Aug 16, 2009
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  10. MrDJ

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    translated from Italian.
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    Who wants I7 technology if its seriously hindered just for design purposes?

    I think there reaches a time to get a desktop for those powerful processing needs until the laptop catches up with its own technology to match it.
     
    Deathwinger, Aug 16, 2009
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  12. devilcm3

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    i like the chiclet keyboard...it looks nice..
    but not for the hinge....
     
    devilcm3, Aug 16, 2009
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  13. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    There's the i7 mobile, which is still an i7. 2.0GHz quadcore w/ HT.
     
    f4ding, Aug 16, 2009
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  14. Oiad

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    It would be interesting to see it in a standoff with the QX9300...
    ... one with four cores @ 2.53 and a 12MB L2 Cache, vs four cores @ 2.00 / 2 Cores @ 3.2, 8MB L3 Cache and stronger threading abilities.

    Mmm, not sure about the red trim and agree with those other comments. Let's not forget that that the Core i7-920XM can run faster in different modes here.
     
    Oiad, Aug 17, 2009
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  15. devilcm3

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    i thought it is 1.83ghz instead of 2.0?
     
    devilcm3, Aug 17, 2009
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    Oiad Notebook Evangelist

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    The Core i7-780QM runs at 1.83Ghz
    The Core i7-920XM runs at 2.00Ghz

    However, thinking about it the Core i7-920XM requires even more thermal control with a (supposed) 55 TDP. It may be a risk in a 15" notebook. I wonder if Clevo will make allowances for it?

    I know that won't stop some people on this board in any case.
     
    Oiad, Aug 17, 2009
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