So..I just got my 9700 in the mail today, with these specs:
Processor: AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile ML44 2.4GHz 800MHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache
Display: 17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD with Clearview Technology (I wish I had upgraded to the bigger resolution)
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR SO-DIMM at 400MHz - 2 x 1024MB
Hard Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 120GB 5400 RPM SATA
Optical Drive: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
Video/Graphics Card: Dual 256MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS - SLI Enabled
Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless 802.11b/g miniPCI Card
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth® Device
Warranty: 2-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
It's ran very well, despite a few problems which do not go unnoticed. My main problem is that when I use it anywhere that isn't a flat surface, it seems to overheat and run VERY slow, to the point where typing on AIM will lag, and my fps in games drop drastically. When I put it on a flat surface, such as a desk- it works great.
I tested out Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter with my new SLi enabled laptop, and it worked amazing. Ran smooth and looked great, I was satisified.
My wireless internet seems to be awful, don't know if that's my household's wireless setup or the wireless card, but when plugged directly in- internet works fine.
Touchpad is nice and easy to use, the glossyness of it does get a bit annoying though.
Ports are well placed and easy to access.
That really only leaves my problem with the performance while using it on my lap, as stated above. If anyone knows why it's doing that, help would be appreciated. Any questions you have about this laptop, go ahead and ask and I'll do my best to answer.
Processor: AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile ML44 2.4GHz 800MHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache
Display: 17" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD with Clearview Technology (I wish I had upgraded to the bigger resolution)
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR SO-DIMM at 400MHz - 2 x 1024MB
Hard Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 120GB 5400 RPM SATA
Optical Drive: 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW
Video/Graphics Card: Dual 256MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS - SLI Enabled
Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless 802.11b/g miniPCI Card
Communications: Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth® Device
Warranty: 2-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
It's ran very well, despite a few problems which do not go unnoticed. My main problem is that when I use it anywhere that isn't a flat surface, it seems to overheat and run VERY slow, to the point where typing on AIM will lag, and my fps in games drop drastically. When I put it on a flat surface, such as a desk- it works great.
I tested out Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter with my new SLi enabled laptop, and it worked amazing. Ran smooth and looked great, I was satisified.
My wireless internet seems to be awful, don't know if that's my household's wireless setup or the wireless card, but when plugged directly in- internet works fine.
Touchpad is nice and easy to use, the glossyness of it does get a bit annoying though.
Ports are well placed and easy to access.
That really only leaves my problem with the performance while using it on my lap, as stated above. If anyone knows why it's doing that, help would be appreciated. Any questions you have about this laptop, go ahead and ask and I'll do my best to answer.
