Posts by kierkegaard710

Glad to see you got the DVD issue worked out. I am also really impressed with the 3dmark score (of course, you can get that higher if you overclock). But that is something I will be a little hesitant to do once I get mine. Also glad...

any update on the DVD issue?

I'd be a little scared to pay 300 for a new mobo and lan if you've already gone through 2... Sorry either way that sucks...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pharoke I would suggest the MSI 1039. Don't know exact price atm gut should be close to $2000.00 Actually I would say closer to 1500 but no one knows for sure.

Several x1600 laptops are coming out over the next couple of months. Acer has one out now. Dell is coming out with one, the MSI 1039 is coming out with one and the Asus Z92j and W3j. All will be dual core also with the exception of...

W3j is expected to be 5 lbs (advertised). I've also heard a reseller say 5.5 is what he expects it to be. From what I hear ATI cards do a good job of coasting while they aren't in use so while the SZ can switch between cards and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian2828 At today's rate, that's 1,656 USD. Perfect for me. However, I have no idea when it will actually be available in the US. Also, notebooks do not seem to be priced equally around...

See the post entitled "To duo or not to duo" it might be a page or two back in the forum. I asked the same question and you can see the responses I got. For the record, I think I've decided to go for the duo because I don't...

Quote: Originally Posted by darrensen This is a question to all people considering buying the SZ. Do you think it might be worth saving a lot of money and going for the Asus W3J? What's your reasons for going with...

Quote: Originally Posted by thelostpatrol Duel-core? ON GUARD! LOL