Posts by katorga

You could try to undervolt the processor in windows. My acer 8104 used to hit 100C or higher when gaming. I had to undervolt it to keep it usable. I use RMclock on every windows laptop I use now, even if it is cool running. That said,...

I think the issue is the single air intake/exhaust opening (that partially obstructed by the screen hinge). That said, my MBP varies widely in temp 42-55C (general surfing) to 68-84C (100% both CPU). using the default fan speeds and...

Works fine for me. I can't tell the difference surfing at home on my Mac, my PC or Linux.

I have the new MBP. The LED screen is darned good. It is very very bright and evenly lit. All around a very nice laptop. 2008 should be the 45nm refresh of the Core2 which will lower heat quite a bit and maybe quadcore laptop chips...

If you are smart enough to work around the issues of not running windows, the Mac is the way to go. It is the best form factor, size, weight and looks of the 15" laptops. It is not 100% plastic. It is not running your father's...

Ouch, your needs are in opposition to a 4 hour battery life. So I'd look for a laptop with the ability to use a 2nd battery in the media bay. I get 4-5 hours on my M70 with a second battery installed. - 15.4" screen max, saves a...

My guess is that in no way will the 8800, either 90nm or 80nm, make it into the 1710. - it would require a 200+ w brick - fan noise would be overwhelming - heat would be too much - weight would limit the system to desktop use They...

I create a SSH or SSL tunnel back to my home server and proxy my traffic back through that when on the road and not using my work VPN connection. I never ever surf directly from a public access point. Even then, I do my online banking...

Quote: Now factor in the cost of the laptop, the cost of the Asus XG station type of system, the video card, and the external monitor, and i think your over 2100, not to mention the lack of upgradibility with the...

I'm in the market for a 15.4 in laptop myself and the G1 is the top contender because of the go7700 ( nvidia is a must for linux). But.... - The unit is too big. The screen almost looks like a 4:3 screen because of all of the plastic...