Posts by linix2004

All the fans are spinning properly and i guess i could try a notebook cooler but i shouldnt need one. Any other reasons for my laptop to be shutting down after playing farcry, it seems other people are having the same problem.

I have the area51m notebook with the 9700 pro graphics card I believe its called the 766, anyways when im playing games like farcry or doom3 within about 15-30 minutes the whole computer just shuts off. My guess is it does this because...

Thanks guys for all the help. The leadtek one does looks pretty sexy and I think im going to get that. Spending so much for a laptop im glad i dont have to buy a TV also.

If i have cable in my dorm room and I was wondering if there is any way to hook up laptop to it and use it like a TV?

Am i missing something, the area-51m dropped from 2180 to 2152, thats only $28. If the Area-51m exreme dropped more its because they took off standard things that you could of done your self. I actually just configured teh same are51m...

Alienware usually has a $90 coupon in one of the PC magazines. Check the general alienware section and look for a sticky there. Although They will never double dip and give you free shipping with the coupon so there coupons are kind of...

I would not put out that cash for a laptop with a 5700 graphics card

The 7.96 drivers fixed the problems for me, its was the 7.99 that i kept crashing or shutting off on.

Apex is not trying to ruin this for everyone. This is good news but nothing to have a parade about. It will be awsome when you guys get your upgrade to the 9700, but from what AW says i would just hold off for the 9800 upgrade whether...

This is all wonderful and exciting news. I just hope AW can follow through with what they say, cuz if they can't i know there will be a sh*t storm 10 fold heading there way. But i do believe they will make good on there promise.