Posts by Rice

1) Yes, I currently own an SSD that may be failing. If it fails in the near future I'll purchase another to replace it. 2) Any brand with a high user rating (4+ eggs on newegg). After that comes performance, warranty and price/GB in...

take a look at the Compal HGL30. it hasn't been released yet, but from what i've read, it should come with the nvidia 7600.

Quote: Originally Posted by ew2x4 http://powernotebooks.com/product.php?itemId=1503 wrong notebook. that's the hel80, and he's looking for the hgl30, which i'm also interested in.

i hope that turquoise lid is optional...

Are there any 15.4" notebooks with WUXGA, x1600 or equivalent and dual core pentium M? If not, anything on the horizon?

I use bit defender and I don't find it to be half as bloated as Norton. It seems like it's always updating (multiple times a day). I'm still on the 30 day trial, but I'm thinking of purchasing. I'm using the standard version...

Does it come with a DVI to VGA adapter?

Am I correct in understanding that the 'chirp' sound can not be heard through the notebook speakers, but only through headphones? If so, it's a nonissue for me as I rarely, if ever, use headphones. However, I do use the SPDIF out to...

I don't see an option to buy the accessory 2nd bay battery... only a second primary battery. Where is it? Any idea what kind of battery life it'll get with both batteries in?

I've had a 4080 since May '04 and my fans seem to run constantly. It also seems like they're on more often now then when I first got it. It's a little powerhouse and from the original reviews I pretty much knew what I was getting...