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New rival to the Asus S96J and A8! the Compal HEL80 and HGL30

post #1 of 36
5/23/06 at 2:38am
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HEL80:
Structure
Intel 945GM & ICH7-M
Microprocessor
Intel® Yonah® Processor with 2MB On-Die L2 cache
Speeds from 1.5+ Ghz, 667 MHz FSB
Memory (RAM)
· 2 SODIMM socket for expansion up to 2GB
· DDR2 533/667 SDRAM
Video
· Nvidia GeForce GO 7600 (G73M) with 256MB Video RAM
Display
· 15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800) Glare (Glossy) TFT display (European version has 15.4" WSXGA Non glossy version, no idea if this will make it over to the US)
Storage
· 2.5-inch 9.5mm S-ATA HDD with capacities of 40/60/80/100/120 GB and 5400/7200 RPM (option)
· Eaily removable, no more than 2 screws
Optical Drive
· DVD/CD-RW Combo Module 24X/24X/8X/24X (Option)
· DVD±RW DL Module (Option)
Sound System
· Realtek ALC883
· Built-in Stereo Speakers and Microphone
· Volume Control: Hot-key control for XP
Input Device
· Desktop-Like Ergonomic Full-Size 85/86 key Keyboard
· 3mm Travel with Windows and Aplication Keys
· Buit-in Touchpad with 2 buttons
I/O Ports
· 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external Monitor
· 3 x USB 2.0 ports
· 1 x TV Out (S-Video composite TV out)
· 1 x IEEE 1394a Type Jack
· 1 x SPDIF Speaker-out
· 1 x Microphone-in jack
· 1 x RJ11 connector for Modem
· 1 x Type II PCMCIA slot
· 1 x Express Card/54 slot
· 1 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet
· 1 x Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
Communication
· Internal Modem with MDC 1.5 solution, Supports V.92/90 56K bps
· On board 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller, supports full/half duplex mode
· 802.11a/b/g wireless
· Supports Bluetooth (Option)
Multimedia
· 1.3 Megapixel Camera
· TV Tuner Card (Option)
Battery
· 3.2hrs with 9 cell battery (10.8V x 7200mAh)
AC Adapter
· Output: 19V DC, 90W
· Input: 90-264V AC, 47/63Hz Universal
Dimensions
· 13.85” x 10.43” x 1.24” (W x D x H)
Weight
· Less than 6.5 lbs including battery

Will be at Discountlaptops and Powernotebooks (and probably ISTNC) in a few weeks.

more pics here
http://www.chemusa.com/chembook_4080.htm


HGL30
* Supports Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2000 Sequence:1.66GHz~2.33GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, FSB 667MHz
* Supports Intel® Core™ Solo Processor T1000 Sequence:1.66GHz~1.83GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, FSB 667MHz
* Intel® Merom design ready
* Intel® 945PM + ICH7-M
* 533/667 FSB
* DDR II 533/667 SDRAM
* 2 x SODIMM socket, up to 2GB
* NVIDIA® Geforce Go 7600, 128MB/256MB VRAM
* 14.1" (16:10) WXGA+ (1440 x 900), glare; anti-glare/anti-reflection
* 14.1" (16:10) WXGA (1280 x 800), glare; anti-glare/anti-reflection
* Combo(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
* DVD Super-Multi(DVD-RAM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW)
* Li-ion 6 cells / optional 9 cells
* SATA with Ultra DMA100 supported
* 40/60/80/100GB (5400rpm) capacity
* WLAN 802.11b/g, a/b/g supported
* Gigabit LAN
* 56K Modem
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 1.3M CMOS Camera
* 1 x VGA
* 1 x Microphone-in
* 1 x Headphone-out
* 1 x S-Video out
* 3 x USB 2.0
* 1 x RJ-11, 1 x RJ-45
* 1 x IEEE 1394
* 1 x PCMCIA Type II
* 1 x Express Card
* 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
* ENE CB714 Controller (Card bus + PCI Express + Media-Reader Controller)
* PC Card 95 supported with One Type II socket
* One slot for PCI Express card Type II (54mm)
* Realtek ALC883
* High Definition Audio
* Two stereo speakers
* Internal Microphone
* Microphone-in and headphone-out
* TPM 1.2 by Infineon, design ready for Windows Vista
* HDD Password
* Finger Print ID Detector
* Kensington Lock
* Universal AC Adapter, 90~264V AC, 47~63Hz
* 90W with 19V DC
* 3 Pin 240V AC Cable
* Touch Pad with 2 buttons
* 85/86 keys support with 101/102 key emulation
* Windows key and Application key support
* Standard pitch, 3.0mm travel length
* 340mm x 255mm x 28.7 ~ 38mm
* ~2.4kg with 14.1" WXGA TFT and 6cell battery


more pics here
http://www.marasst.com/product-1-HGL30.htm

Given that the A8Jm may not come to the US other than Portable One, let alone as a whitebook (Built-On).. the HGL30 may become a really attractive option for those who want a configurable 14" whitebook with a powerful (for its size) video card.
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post #2 of 36
5/23/06 at 2:40am
Very nice. Any idea on the $?
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post #3 of 36
5/23/06 at 2:58am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Filippo
Very nice. Any idea on the $?

for the HGL80, Powernotebooks said it should be around $70-90 more. but keep in mind that it comes with a 9 cell battery as standard, not a 6 cell, as well as a finger print reader. It also has the option for wxga and wsxga. the S96J is pretty much just WXGA with a few resellers offering a wsxga upgrade for a certain fee.

no idea on HEL30 pricing other than that it will come in summer.
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post #4 of 36
5/23/06 at 11:20am
Man nice specs and all, but maybe it's just me, but those look... ugly? Especially the HEL80. The HGL30 looks decent. The cover is so reminiscent of the Toshibas.
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post #5 of 36
5/23/06 at 2:58pm
i hope that turquoise lid is optional...
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post #6 of 36
5/24/06 at 11:20pm
holly crud, i was eyeing the Asus S96J for some time now but the HEL80 really caught my eye. Can we expect the 7600 go to perform better then the mobile x1600 like the desktop versions have?
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post #7 of 36
5/24/06 at 11:39pm
The 7600 performs very similar to the X1600.
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post #8 of 36
5/25/06 at 7:14pm
no way i would consider buying a notebook with that green cover
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post #9 of 36
5/25/06 at 9:09pm
^ Me neither. Screw the green color, its hideous.

There is one more problem with these guys, they don't ship to Canada.
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post #10 of 36
5/26/06 at 12:41am
It looks ugly, but me likey the specs. Has anyone heard of Compal?
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post #11 of 36
5/26/06 at 10:06am
yeah, their cl56 was big on these forums a few years ago
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post #12 of 36
5/26/06 at 10:23am
I have to agree with the ugly comments after looking at more pictures. While the S96j is kind of plain/average looking I like its looks much better than the HEL80.

Interesting that the HEL80 is coming configured with the extended 9 cell battery. It looks a little odd in those pictures:
ftp://64.166.249.2/drivers/images/4080/4080_bottom.jpg
I imagine it will get much better battery time...
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post #13 of 36
5/26/06 at 11:03am
i would like it more if it had 2 fans, but i like the green lid
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post #14 of 36
5/26/06 at 12:10pm
The new Compal laptops are quite interesting in terms of specs, but the build quality of their laptops can vary (Remeber the Dell Inspiron 8x00 series?)and those new HEL and HGL laptops haven't been reviewed yet AFAIK...I personally like the looks of the HEL80 over the Asus S96J, that silver plastic look is just soo early 2000's ;P...

An important thing to note however. The Asus S96J is VBI compliant. The Compals aren't. One of the reasons some vendors are offering the WSXGA option on the Asus is that the LCDs are standardized by the VBI specs. What this means is that you can swap out the LCD panels (assuming you're handy with tools and are willing to open the case). Just get a VBI compliant WSXGA panel of the same size from an online vendor and swap it out. The screw locations and electrical connectors are supposed to match.
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post #15 of 36
5/28/06 at 1:14am
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Originally Posted by Labmouse
The new Compal laptops are quite interesting in terms of specs, but the build quality of their laptops can vary (Remeber the Dell Inspiron 8x00 series?)and those new HEL and HGL laptops haven't been reviewed yet AFAIK...I personally like the looks of the HEL80 over the Asus S96J, that silver plastic look is just soo early 2000's ;P...

An important thing to note however. The Asus S96J is VBI compliant. The Compals aren't. One of the reasons some vendors are offering the WSXGA option on the Asus is that the LCDs are standardized by the VBI specs. What this means is that you can swap out the LCD panels (assuming you're handy with tools and are willing to open the case). Just get a VBI compliant WSXGA panel of the same size from an online vendor and swap it out. The screw locations and electrical connectors are supposed to match.

I have read somewhere on Intel website (forgot the link) that those Compal models are VBI compliant as well

Edit: found the link
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post #16 of 36
6/1/06 at 6:48pm
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just wanted to add.. heard info from a reseller that the HGL30 coming to the US will NOT HAVE A TURQOISE LID

unfortunately no idea what color the lid will be other than that I know a black one does exist.
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post #17 of 36
6/2/06 at 2:49pm
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Originally Posted by kirby
I have read somewhere on Intel website (forgot the link) that those Compal models are VBI compliant as well

Edit: found the link

That is so bizarre and stupid! What are their marketing flacks thinking not including the "VBI" logo?

Well, either way, that elevates the Compal laptops in my eyes...now if only they could compete with the Asus VBI laptops in terms of price...
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post #18 of 36
7/8/06 at 6:28pm
The Compal HGL30 will have the turquoise lid. The VBI version will have the black lid.
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post #19 of 36
7/8/06 at 6:31pm
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Originally Posted by Labmouse
That is so bizarre and stupid! What are their marketing flacks thinking not including the "VBI" logo?

Well, either way, that elevates the Compal laptops in my eyes...now if only they could compete with the Asus VBI laptops in terms of price...

Compal has two versions of the HEL80, actually three. One is VBI and the other two are their own, one is WXGA and the other is WSXGA+. Their own versions include some extra features like extra media buttons and a higher quality screen.
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post #20 of 36
7/8/06 at 7:59pm
Its hard to say which one looks better. The simplicity of the 96j is nice. Z96j will look the same. Been eyeing the HEL80 for a bit now, it kind of grows on you. I like the brushed aluminum alot, but the front below the keyboard just looks sorta 'fat'. The WSXGA+ Matte (Prism Technology) sounds nice.. heard really good things about it so far. Its really sunny here in los angeles, so a nice quality matte may be preferable to the glossy that will be in z96j... Im definately leaning towards Compal at the moment, if only to spite Asus for being meanies about releasing the z96j... "eta late may early june" my a$$. Although the x1600 is a bit faster, i dont think its enough to be a deciding factor. Standard 9-cell is sweet too..
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