Posts by Osm3um

Quote: Originally Posted by E-dirt If you posted the above post, ignore mine. notebookreview.com sucks. They get paid to do those reviews... I didn't mean the reviews on the notebookreview.com site, but...

First, to anyone with an M5550 and is happy with it please ignore this post as I don't want to upset anyone. Just so you know, I waited a long time for an alienware unit. I ordered an m5550 notebook and found out withing minutes that...

I am very happy I am not the only one confused by this....Can anyone clarify how to do this? Thanks, Bob

It is pretty obvious it is software related. Do you use an external mouse as well? I am assuming you are using XP. Search the web for-showing hidden devices in device manager. Follow the instructions and remove all "hidden...

Not sure if this helps but I just purchased an A8Js and also have desktop 3000+ Athlon 64, 1GB, 6800xt 256mb, 74gb raptor: Vista shows a performance indicator of 4.5 on the A8Js and less than 4 on my desktop. 3DMark returned gave 1900...

I knew the a8js was a better way to go, but just needed some nudging...... Thanks, Bob

I saw mention of these in a special insert in this month's Maximum PC (an excellent periodical BTW much better than the title would lead one to believe). You get your A8Js? I am thinking of ordering one tomorrow. Whome did you order...

Just looking for opinions before I pull the trigger. There is a roughly a $200 difference between the units (after rebate). Js has C2D versus the Jm with older dual core. Js has 7700 vid versus 7600 vid. Js has 1440x900 screen vs....

Anything on your new laptop? How is the heat on the keyboard? Vista Rc1? Etc. Thanks, Bob

Can someone fill me in on the heat emanating from the keyboard, palm rest? Hot? Warm? etc. I am primarily interested when it is idle, browsing the internet etc. I ordered a laptop from another company which was a dual 2 core (CPU #...