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theng · 06-18-2004, 11:27 AM

does anyone know if it is possible/feasible to buy the 3200 motherboard from a repair shop?

solidflux · 06-20-2004, 01:21 AM

im frustrated, just got my 3200 yesterday and its already blue screened on me 3 times.

MACHINE CHECK EXCEPTION
begining physical memory dump.

has anyone seen this before?

this has only happened to me on AMD systems. does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening.

Sharakkhal · 06-20-2004, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidflux

im frustrated, just got my 3200 yesterday and its already blue screened on me 3 times.

MACHINE CHECK EXCEPTION
begining physical memory dump.

has anyone seen this before?

this has only happened to me on AMD systems. does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening.

Use Intel systems?

Just kidding.

Does it happen when using one specific program, or just randomly, no matter what you're doing? More info would definitely help there.

skyc280 · 06-20-2004, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidflux

im frustrated, just got my 3200 yesterday and its already blue screened on me 3 times.

MACHINE CHECK EXCEPTION
begining physical memory dump.

has anyone seen this before?

this has only happened to me on AMD systems. does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening.

can you replicate this? like can u make this problem happen at your own will by say launching a specific program? let us know more and we'll try it out to see if it happens to every notebook or just urs

RedSky009 · 06-20-2004, 07:34 AM

I have had a couple of BSODs... no specific programs so far, will kepp an eye out

and a couple of random reboots 10-15 mins into Black Hawk Down... no problems with other games so far...

Okle · 06-20-2004, 01:39 PM

if you own this laptop, how is the keyboard? Adam said that he had mixed feeling about it but didn't go into specifics so does anyone have some insight as to whether or not it is good for heavy gaming?

Kieran · 06-20-2004, 04:01 PM

How does the 1.6GHz "Low Power" Athlon 64 processor in the Ferrari 3200 compare with something like a 1.7GHz Pentium-M Centrino, in terms of raw power (disregarding graphics processing)?

greenlizzard · 06-20-2004, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieran

How does the 1.6GHz "Low Power" Athlon 64 processor in the Ferrari 3200 compare with something like a 1.7GHz Pentium-M Centrino, in terms of raw power (disregarding graphics processing)?

If I'm right the "Low Power" Athlon 64 processor, the 2800+ has 1,8 GHz.

Grafieks · 06-20-2004, 04:36 PM

Hello,

At the moment, I'm in serious need of assistance.
I will be making a purchase for a laptop, but currently
I'm split down the middle between two options I have:
One which is the Powerbook 15" SuperDrive and the other is the Acer Ferrari 3200.
The specifications of the Acer is probably well known amongst you people,
so I will post the powerbook qualifications:

PB
--
• 1.5GHz PowerPC G4 with 128MB Graphics Memory (Radeon 9700)
• 512MB DDR333 SDRAM - 2x256 SO-DIMMs
• 80GB Ultra ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
• SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
• Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
• AirPort Extreme Card
• 15.2-inch TFT Display

Both these machines are very comparable in stats, yet the powerbook seems to be a little more costly.

I intend to use this machine throughout university/college (and at home), for design/graphic purposes
/with little video editting.

So I desperately need your help on which machine would be best,
thank you.

P.S. At my university and college, they use G5's

Okle · 06-20-2004, 04:42 PM

1) are you thinking of doing a lot of gaming? 2) are you required to use any windows programs at school? if the answer to q#1 is yes, forget the powerbook. If the answer to #2 is yes, would you have access to a windows computer in order to use those programs? if not, go with the ferrari, as you won't be disappointed with it at all. but if you're not much of a gamer and don't have to do much on windows, then go with the powerbook. why? OS X is the

, period (from my experiences with it

), and macs are, by nature, more adept at the uses that you require. Also, try to get a single 512mb module in the powerbook, as it leaves you some room to upgrade in the future.

DragonFlame · 06-20-2004, 04:51 PM

I think it would all depend on which operating system you're more comfortable with, though if your school uses macs you might want to stay compatible with them. I'm not familiar at all with macs, and thus I prefer not to use them... The ferrari is also kind of flashy so could be a security hazard, heh.

Okle · 06-20-2004, 04:57 PM

yes, that's true, but you could try and find a notebook sleeve/slipcover/whatever to put over it like i'm gonna do (if i eventually get one) and then it might not be such a risk... or maybe not, i dunno. this would be the first laptop that i've ever used for more than an hour at a time, the first one that i will have owned, and my second computer ever, so i'm not too sure about theft risks and whatnot.

Grafieks · 06-20-2004, 05:11 PM

Well as I said,
I'll be using this strictly for design/graphics with little video editting.
The school does use Macs (G5's)
and files from Photoshop/Illustrator/Flash/Etc. are compatible with both Macs and PCs... So importing my files from one machine to the other isn't a big problem..
I' know basics for Macs, as long as they're working, I'll be able to operate on them. But once something goes wrong... I wont know what to do!
I've personally always used a PC, but I actually don't mind either brand.
It comes down to the price difference, and it's about $650 more for a powerbook.

edit
----

*everytime you guys mention the flashyness, it's actually an insentive to buy the acer

reedit
------

*i've done the student discount, it's 10%

Okle · 06-20-2004, 05:15 PM

you can try and find a student discount for the apple, but it probably won't be too significant, but once again, how would i know since i am but a wee 13 year old?

DragonFlame · 06-20-2004, 05:37 PM

Well... It's also not about when it's in the sleeve it's when it's out of the sleeve that matters, heh. I don't like macs because it's options are limited... I always found PCs to have more variety being able to do different things, in the future as well. But as you're only using it for a few things I don't think that's a concern.

My choice would easily be the Ferrari but that's 'cause I dislike the Mac OS...

06-20-2004, 04:36 PM	#84
Grafieks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Credits: -349	Help! Hello, At the moment, I'm in serious need of assistance. I will be making a purchase for a laptop, but currently I'm split down the middle between two options I have: One which is the Powerbook 15" SuperDrive and the other is the Acer Ferrari 3200. The specifications of the Acer is probably well known amongst you people, so I will post the powerbook qualifications: PB -- • 1.5GHz PowerPC G4 with 128MB Graphics Memory (Radeon 9700) • 512MB DDR333 SDRAM - 2x256 SO-DIMMs • 80GB Ultra ATA drive @ 5400 rpm • SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) • Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English • AirPort Extreme Card • 15.2-inch TFT Display Both these machines are very comparable in stats, yet the powerbook seems to be a little more costly. I intend to use this machine throughout university/college (and at home), for design/graphic purposes /with little video editting. So I desperately need your help on which machine would be best, thank you. P.S. At my university and college, they use G5's

06-20-2004, 04:42 PM	#85
Okle Ist das nicht ein nürd? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stratford CT. Posts: 1,608 Credits: 265	1) are you thinking of doing a lot of gaming? 2) are you required to use any windows programs at school? if the answer to q#1 is yes, forget the powerbook. If the answer to #2 is yes, would you have access to a windows computer in order to use those programs? if not, go with the ferrari, as you won't be disappointed with it at all. but if you're not much of a gamer and don't have to do much on windows, then go with the powerbook. why? OS X is the , period (from my experiences with it ), and macs are, by nature, more adept at the uses that you require. Also, try to get a single 512mb module in the powerbook, as it leaves you some room to upgrade in the future. Last edited by Okle; 06-20-2004 at 04:53 PM.

06-20-2004, 05:11 PM	#88
Grafieks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Credits: -349	*Thank you so far!* Well as I said, I'll be using this strictly for design/graphics with little video editting. The school does use Macs (G5's) and files from Photoshop/Illustrator/Flash/Etc. are compatible with both Macs and PCs... So importing my files from one machine to the other isn't a big problem.. I' know basics for Macs, as long as they're working, I'll be able to operate on them. But once something goes wrong... I wont know what to do! I've personally always used a PC, but I actually don't mind either brand. It comes down to the price difference, and it's about $650 more for a powerbook. edit ---- everytime you guys mention the flashyness, it's actually an insentive to buy the acer reedit ------ i've done the student discount, it's 10% Last edited by Grafieks; 06-20-2004 at 05:17 PM.

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06-18-2004, 11:27 AM	#76
theng Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4 Credits: -349	does anyone know if it is possible/feasible to buy the 3200 motherboard from a repair shop?

06-20-2004, 01:21 AM	#77
solidflux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Credits: -349	im frustrated, just got my 3200 yesterday and its already blue screened on me 3 times. MACHINE CHECK EXCEPTION begining physical memory dump. has anyone seen this before? this has only happened to me on AMD systems. does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this from happening.

06-20-2004, 07:34 AM	#80
RedSky009 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 94 Credits: -319	I have had a couple of BSODs... no specific programs so far, will kepp an eye out and a couple of random reboots 10-15 mins into Black Hawk Down... no problems with other games so far...

06-20-2004, 01:39 PM	#81
Okle Ist das nicht ein nürd? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stratford CT. Posts: 1,608 Credits: 265	if you own this laptop, how is the keyboard? Adam said that he had mixed feeling about it but didn't go into specifics so does anyone have some insight as to whether or not it is good for heavy gaming?

06-20-2004, 04:01 PM	#82
Kieran Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: England, UK Posts: 355 Credits: -170	How does the 1.6GHz "Low Power" Athlon 64 processor in the Ferrari 3200 compare with something like a 1.7GHz Pentium-M Centrino, in terms of raw power (disregarding graphics processing)?

06-20-2004, 04:51 PM	#86
DragonFlame AMD64ever Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 128 Credits: -308	I think it would all depend on which operating system you're more comfortable with, though if your school uses macs you might want to stay compatible with them. I'm not familiar at all with macs, and thus I prefer not to use them... The ferrari is also kind of flashy so could be a security hazard, heh.

06-20-2004, 04:57 PM	#87
Okle Ist das nicht ein nürd? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stratford CT. Posts: 1,608 Credits: 265	yes, that's true, but you could try and find a notebook sleeve/slipcover/whatever to put over it like i'm gonna do (if i eventually get one) and then it might not be such a risk... or maybe not, i dunno. this would be the first laptop that i've ever used for more than an hour at a time, the first one that i will have owned, and my second computer ever, so i'm not too sure about theft risks and whatnot.

06-20-2004, 05:15 PM	#89
Okle Ist das nicht ein nürd? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stratford CT. Posts: 1,608 Credits: 265	you can try and find a student discount for the apple, but it probably won't be too significant, but once again, how would i know since i am but a wee 13 year old?

06-20-2004, 05:37 PM	#90
DragonFlame AMD64ever Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 128 Credits: -308	Well... It's also not about when it's in the sleeve it's when it's out of the sleeve that matters, heh. I don't like macs because it's options are limited... I always found PCs to have more variety being able to do different things, in the future as well. But as you're only using it for a few things I don't think that's a concern. My choice would easily be the Ferrari but that's 'cause I dislike the Mac OS...