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post #101 of 114
6/4/04 at 2:20pm
I tried to get a paintjob intially, but the delay would have been at least three weeks. So I opted for the base units.

As far as the logo, when I ordered there was an option not to include the logo, but it seems that option is no longer present on the web site. I bet if you called them and asked for the laptop without the logo they would send it that way.

Also if you do order from them always put "INSTANT" into the coupon code field, for 5% off the order! So $1645 is now $1562!!

RE: Service. Well they don't have the best Reseller Ratings, and I did have a few problems with one order that was dropped, but with a product like this, all they have to do is to put it into a box and send it, so I wasn't too worried. Its not like they had to build the whole thing from scratch, they just sent the order to AOpen. Then upon receipt, send it to me. (with their lackluster XP install) which I was happy to re-do anyway.
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post #102 of 114
6/4/04 at 4:55pm
Vidmo,

Thanks for the comments! I was under the impression that the 1557's SXGA+ LCD was among the better ones. That was one of my reasons to order it. Bad luck I didn't wait until I saw your review .

-jaso
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post #103 of 114
6/4/04 at 5:20pm
maybe the screen really isn't that bad. In other reviews, people have commented on the good quality of the screen. Maybe vidmo just has higher expectancy for screen quality (and there's nothing wrong with that)
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post #104 of 114
6/5/04 at 5:50pm
Just got a response from cyberpower:

Byron:

you can state in the note section you want the color notebook without
Logo.
But color notebooks will take up to 5 weeks to ship.

thank you,

Steve
Cyberpower, Inc.
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post #105 of 114
6/5/04 at 6:21pm
vidmo does the laptop get warm in any spots? if so where?
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post #106 of 114
6/5/04 at 8:30pm
rince: do you think the screen on the 1557 is about the same as that on the cl56?
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post #107 of 114
6/5/04 at 8:32pm
i dont know

i never seen it
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post #108 of 114
6/10/04 at 1:15am
interesting laptop... too bad I lost interest in laptops (or any computers)suddenly...
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post #109 of 114
6/10/04 at 3:26am
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I can't believe how long these things take to get i cant wait to get it. I immediately plan on reformatting and then partitioning the 60 gig hdd and dual booting suse linux on the back end for fun when bored with windows but damn this thing takes so long to get here.

p.s. ordered from ibuypower.com
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post #110 of 114
6/10/04 at 7:30am
it takes 1.5 weeks usually from ibuypower
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post #111 of 114
6/10/04 at 8:24am
do you know how is the build quality of those? are the all plastic?
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post #112 of 114
6/10/04 at 12:11pm
actually, the 1557 is supposed to be a very solid chassis.
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post #113 of 114
6/15/04 at 5:06pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by rincewind
vidmo does the laptop get warm in any spots? if so where?
I've used my laptop off and on for a few months and have not noticed any heat buildup on the keyboard. Even under full load (running Prime95).

I've asked around with the other two users I gave these too, and they actually feel that this laptop puts out FAR less heat than any other laptops they have used.

I don't feel like the "potential" heat issue is even an issue at all.

And I guess the screen is ok... I still wish it was better though.

The build quality is very good. Unlike my last laptop (Dell Inspiron 8200) which made creaking noises while you typed.

Vidmo
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post #114 of 114
6/15/04 at 6:20pm
vid i saw ur comments about the 5690 heat and that was quite unfortunate for ur son to get a heat rash like that..

were u not happy with the UXGA screen?
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