Posts by shiggs

there's a few things i can guarantee you: 1. ALL mfg's release new models when intel (or AMD) refresh or introduce new platforms. One this note, follow the industry and you will have a pretty good idea of when the new models (or...

Core 2 Duo brings and another execution (4 vs 3) per clock cycle More cache (on 7xxx models) Better SSEx optimisations. Better power managment and consumption, although clock for clock i think core 2 uses more power at...

Model #'s RB549UA & RB548UA, look like great options. Unfortunately I still cant figure out if I want the brightview or matte screen, but you are correct, it's time to pull the trigger. The nw9440 is certainly more capable, but i...

thanks again

PC's easily rival the best upscaling DVD players and hardware video scalers Not sure that this laptop (or any) is the best tool for the job, but ffdshow + avisynth is VERY powerful. Thats not really the point though, the main...

oh, and does anyone know what audio chip is used on the dv9000t and the dv9000z? cant find jack on hp's site thanks

I just read the other thread with the HP rep's comments about HDMI resoultion, I remain suspect. re: nvidia, I am pretty sure the HD pure video is just DXVA acceleration for h.264 and vc1. You still need the OEM player by intervideo...

I'll believe it when I see it. You need a whole lot more than just an HDMI port (and ive seen pics of a dv9000z with NO PORT) for it to be useful. You need either HDCP in the TMDS or the video card (who knows if it has...

hey thanks for the pics and mini review! What model did you get and where did you purchase it? From the pics it looks like you got the matte screen, what resolution? Was the tom's article (got a link?) you are referring too the...

OK, a little down time works wonders. I got WiFi working today. The problem was the latest ipw3945 drivers (0.0.74) was not compiling, so for some reason instead of using 0.0.73, I used the intel's stable driver which does not work....