Posts by Helios

In the "Sonoma" package there will still be a Dothan Processor used, but with the Alviso chipset the FSB will be 533mhz along with the PCI etc and all the other goodies.

If portability is an issue which sounds like it is, I would go ahead and buy a 3790. Reason being if you are not a heavy gamer, the Ati 9700 should fit your needs. Going by other posts the 3790 runs Doom3 and Counter Strike Source well...

Quote: Originally Posted by rogueone also, keep in mind the 9100 will stay on some sites that didn't offer the XPS for a little longer, as there is no XPS option. sure makes ya wonder what the next one will be...

I feel your pain Bossy. I get married Saturday and she would not have it . Here's what doesn't really make sense, she won't let me get a 9100 for 1200.00 but she'll let me get a $2400.00 after the wedding. I guess that is a good thing...

Hmmm...

If and when it comes out it will be with the Sonoma/Alviso/PCI-X that is scheduled to roll out in Q1 2005. It could further be pushed back to Q2 2005 since the Dothan Price cut or at least that is stated in a few articles I've seen. I...

lol kids , I mean that in the nicest way possible.

Well first off what type of games are you playing? I have seen many post that the MR 9600 on the Dell 8600 can handle Doom3 and I'm not sure about Farcry. For portability, battery life and light gaming the 8600 should serve you well. ...

It never fails that situation happens no matter what the purchase is. Whether it be a laptop, car or TV.

This might help you and some others (including me) that is on the verge of buying a new laptop. I googled Intel Sonoma fixed and came up with this article http://www.mobilepipeline.com/26807318. It says that a low volume of the...