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Questions about the FX7

post #1 of 8
5/15/06 at 5:43pm
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Just a few collected questions about my upcoming FX7 functionality.

Questions:
1. Does it have S-Video in and out?
If “No,” then what is a good option for capturing Hi8 video, etc...?
2. How can I transfer all my data from my current computer to my new one? I have a drive full of content I need to keep. What brand is the “External 250GB 7200rpm USB 2.0 Hard Drive w/ USB Cable”? Is this a reputable backup option?
3. How quiet is it?
4. RAID (0)
a. Since I’m not getting an OS installed (I’ll be installing it independently),
will I have any troubles getting the RAID to work?
b. Is there a special process I will have to do with my OS on installation?
c. Any other RAID concerns or issues or processes to be aware of?

Here's what I'm looking at so far:
Aviator FX7

• Aviator FX7: State of the Art 17" Desktop Replacement Notebook / 1
• Aviator FX7 in Silver with Graphite Accents / 1
• Logitech Media Keyboard Elite / 1
• Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2000 dpi) / 1
• AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 Dual-Core Processor / 1
• VIA K8T890 + VT8237A Chipset Mobile Motherboard for FX7 / 1
• 1024MB Corsair PC3200 DDR400 SODIMM / 1
• 1024MB Corsair PC3200 DDR400 SODIMM / 1
• Nvidia GeForce Go 7800 GTX PCI-Express 256MB / 1
• Pinnacle Studio Plus 700-USB version 10 / 1
• (No TV Tuner Selected) / 1
• Built-in ATA Hardware RAID Controller / 1
• RAID (0) Striped Drive Configuration - Best Performance / 1
• 100GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA Hard Drive with NCQ & 8MB Cache / 1
• 100GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA Hard Drive with NCQ & 8MB Cache / 1
• External 250GB 7200rpm USB 2.0 Hard Drive w/ USB Cable / 1
• 8X DVD ± R/W Drive Dual Layer w/ DVD Recording Software / 1
• (No Optical Storage Device) / 1
• 10 in 1 Flash Media Card Reader Bay / 1
• Additional 12-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery for FX7 (Spare) / 1
• 17" WUXGA 1920x1200 VividView™ Display w/ Super Clear Glossy Surface / 1
• Guaranteed No Dead or Partially-Lit Pixels / 1
• PCMCIA Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS Notebook / 1
• (No Speakers Selected) / 1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Controller / 1
• Internal 802.11G 54Mbps Wireless Mini PCI Network Adapter & Bluetooth / 1
• Integrated V.92 56K Fax/Data Modem / 1
• Non-Operating System Setup (Blank HD). Only Testing and Burn-in / 1
• (No Disaster Recovery DVD) / 1
• 3 Year Accidental Damage Protection (System and LCD) / 1
• 3 Year Platinum Warranty with 24/7 Toll-Free Tech Support / 1
System Price (excluding shipping): $5,419.00

That price still scares me...
Thanks a bunch guys...
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post #2 of 8
5/15/06 at 6:55pm
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Just found that it does in fact have S-Video in. So, nix that question...
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post #3 of 8
5/15/06 at 8:01pm
you realy want a scare...go configure a laptop at Voodoo Pc......thats scary...I did what I call my dream machine at Voodoo..price tag was over 14 grand.......now thats scary
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post #4 of 8
5/16/06 at 10:14am
Glad that you got your first answer. I will leave some of the more specific FX7 questions to those who have actually received them.

There are several ways of moving your data. The way I do mine is a bit more pathetic, but part of how I do my backups. I know my data directories or specific program directories that are important to me. So my backup to another drive (actually two drives in case of one failing) includes those directories, my documents directory, my desktop, etc. When I set up the new system - I just install the software, as needed, and then copy my stuff over.

There are some programs for data migration and Microsoft has a "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" under accessories that assists in this effort - but I am unsure how these work - I do it the old fashion way.

Good luck!
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post #5 of 8
5/16/06 at 11:43am
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Originally Posted by ratmyr
There are several ways of moving your data. The way I do mine is a bit more pathetic, but part of how I do my backups. I know my data directories or specific program directories that are important to me. So my backup to another drive (actually two drives in case of one failing) includes those directories, my documents directory, my desktop, etc. When I set up the new system - I just install the software, as needed, and then copy my stuff over.
Good luck!

But physically how do you copy from say one laptop to another?
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post #6 of 8
5/16/06 at 1:49pm
I do this a number of ways. First - I have about six computers in the house and so there is definitely space someone to copying files to - namely my desktop gaming system that has an extra drive for backing up data from the other computers. The second way is I have a portable USB drive (like what you are looking at getting) to copy the data over.

Once I have it, I just basically setup the new system and then copy the data back (again, either over the network or by the USB drive). The automated solutions may be faster and grab things I don't (like registry entries). But my way has been the way I have done it since my old BBS days - and keeps me happy.
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post #7 of 8
5/25/06 at 11:01am
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post #8 of 8
5/25/06 at 3:49pm
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Thanks a bunch Dranzaz!
Very helpful.
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