Posts by hugorand

Quote: Originally Posted by silverwolf0 Thanks Hugorand. I will add your statement to the review if you don't mind. No problem. I really like the M680, the screen is the biggest plus for me, but I concur with...

Regarding SilverWolfs experience with heat issues on the M680: Soon after getting my M680 (2.0 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM) I noticed a lot of heat in the left-palm area below the keyboard and the underside. I checked with the chc program and...

My 680 keyboard is perfect too, no rises.

This looks very nice, but since I move my laptop around the house a lot while watching movies or listening to streaming audio, I'm looking for a wireless solution like a PCMCIA sound card with an FM transmitter. My MyFi XM radio has an...

Quote: Originally Posted by Yoda63 Does anyone know how long the 12-cell battery lasts while watching a DVD? And, how long during normal web or word usage? Thanks I tested the 8-cell at full charge...

Quote: Originally Posted by dlukesdoom I think you are 'spoiled' by the GREAT rich sound of the M505XL. Sorry to say. I know that my M505X sounds amazing for just a laptop. Is the M680Xl screen as bright or...

Received my M680XL a few days ago, and I really love it. This unit replaces my 505XL. The Screen is incredible, no leakage, no dead pixels. My only complaint is the speakers. They sound a little tinny, and at max volume, it's...

Can you get the Samsung replacement if you don't purchase one of the extended service plans? If I get the cheapest 1-year deal can I get it?

Lu, Can you comment on the fan? When watching a DVD, does the fan come on frequently? And when it does come on, how loud is it (hardly noticeable, vacuum cleaner, jet engine)? Also, how much heat does it generate sitting on your...

Great pics Fuzz, many thanks. Wondering about fan noise in general, and does the fan run a lot under reasonably low-intensity operations like DVD watching, web browsing, Photoshop, etc... Thanks, Hugo