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post #101 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:24pm
so whats holding u back? does it not have firewire?
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post #102 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:26pm
Only place I see them "cheap" is on EBAY, and they are usually the slower 1.5GHz range CPU's and 32MB of video RAM, besides I am NOT doing EBAY for a notebook!! If you could send or post me a link to a reseller offering them for less money than HP, I would love to have that, but I really need it now!
Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks!
Andrew
Austin, TX

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Originally Posted by Aikeo
maybe if you go direct thru HP, but i've seen the nc6000 for <$1500 at those specs.

edit: oh wow and if you already have HD and mem you can get it for DIRT cheap
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post #103 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:29pm
From ordering the Thinkpad?? Just knowing what the SXGA+ Flexview is really like:
1.) Some people have reported it is REALLY slow with noticeable ghosting. Don't know how much ghosting I would experience in my use of it?
2.) Whether I can comfortably work off a 15" SXGA+
The firewire is no big deal. I already have a PCMCIA firewire card, but I would really have liked to leave my PCMCIA available for other use. Again, that is NOT the deal maker-breaker.
Andrew
Austin, TX

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so whats holding u back? does it not have firewire?
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post #104 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:30pm
http://www.radioactivedeals.com/prod...engine=froogle

"expensive" reseller haha

i thought u didnt need to play games why u need 64 mb
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post #105 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:31pm
oh gosh man just throw out all the SXGA+s and be done with it =D
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post #106 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:33pm
wow thats not expensive at all

9600 card too

32mb should be fine... for golf games
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post #107 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:35pm
Like I Said.

aamsel i would agree the price goes up hugely when you look at 1.7 / 1.8 systems, but i think that is because hp includes more junk you don't need in their standard 1.7 packages

if you feel you can *stoop* to 1.5 (golf games? ) you can get one for like half the price of your ibm config

just tryin to help you save some money man. actually a LOT of money
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post #108 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:37pm
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Light gaming. I currently play stuff like Tiger Woods 2004 and Links 2004, nothing demanding for framerate. However, I thought that it would be better to get at least a 9600 card so that the machine would have some longevity.
aamsal said
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post #109 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:37pm
Great, they have a Lifetime Reseller Rating of 3.41. NOBODY who has bought from them has been satisfied!!
Andrew
Austin, TX

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Originally Posted by Aikeo
http://www.radioactivedeals.com/prod...engine=froogle

"expensive" reseller haha

i thought u didnt need to play games why u need 64 mb
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post #110 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:38pm
argh rince i'm done with this guy you take him
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post #111 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:40pm
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post #112 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:42pm
That's ok, guys, I will go fight this out with myself...

As I said VERY early on, no...I don't have current high demands for a system, but I want something that will be good for 1 1/2 to 2 years, and I know I would kick myself if I "cheap out" now. I tend to re-purchase fairly quickly, but I do usually find a use for higher-end equipment. I would be really pissed if I wanted to run something in 3 months that my system could not handle easily, and also, I might decide to play a few more 3D games.

Again, it is my "battle", and I can do it alone, especially if it is irritating to listen to.
I will post when I order something.

Later,
Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #113 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:43pm
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/HP_Comp...-30584605.html

zdnet gave it an 8.1 as a laptop... pretty nice score

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...147-022&depa=0

here new egg sells this with the 1.4p-m for 1399...

"Hewlett-Packard Notebook NC6000 Pentium M 1.5Ghz, 14.1"TFT, ATI Mobility RADEON 9600, 256MB, 40GB, DVD-ROM, 56K, Gigabit Lan, WinXP Pro


Model# DH940U
Item # N82E16834147010

Specifications:
Part#: DH940U
Weight: 5.5 lbs
CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5 GHz(400 FSB)
Display: 14.1"TFT(1024x768 @24bit)
OS: Windows XP Pro
Memory: 256MB(Max.2GB)
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon9600, 32MB(installed)
HD: 40GB
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM(8x)
Communication: 56K Modem, 10/100/1000 LAN
Ports: 1x LPT,1x COM,1x VGA,1x S-Video,2x USB,1x PC Card slot, 1x SD slot
Average Battery Life: 5 hour(s)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.5" x 10.3" x 1.3"
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years




http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2121.html

newegg has a lifetiem reseller rating of 9.71 and unbeatable price
its free shipping and 3 year warranty mfg warranty too. BUY NOW!!!!!!!!
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post #114 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:46pm
hey rince would u believe that i found that newegg nc6000 config on ebay for $1150 buy it now, 3 yr warranty, from a powerseller with 98% feedback

its not there anymore someone bought it
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post #115 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:49pm
Not bad (the newegg deal). I will weigh that against a configured nc6000 and the IBM (which, yes, I can increase the font size and probably be completely happy with it) and try to make a decision. I think it is between those two models (the nc6000 and the Thinkpad T42).
If anybody knows anything good or bad about Flexview that I have not been able to read about, PLEASE let me know ASAP. I have read that it is kinda like SONY Xbrite and the Fujitsu "whatever" screen, but with NO glare. Cons: slow refresh, but don't know that would matter to me. Some reports of minor ghosting on DVD playback, but most people say that is not true.
Lemme know,
Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #116 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:49pm
aamsel- What about the Tecra M2? Uses the 5200, but at least it's 64 MB. Gets great reviews.
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post #117 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:51pm
My other reason for more video RAM (64MB) was in case I ever want to hook the lappy up to a large external monitor. I am currently looking at some 21" to 23" LCD's for desktop use, and wouldn't want to be completely limited.
Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #118 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:52pm
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/IBM_Thi...-30871787.html

read the zdnet customer reviews about the t42...

"First, the material that covers the LCD is made of rubber-like covered magnesium composite. This cover scratches easily as well as dents easily on the edges just by picking up the laptop out of your case. I wish they had used a cheaper harder plastic cover or used the same titanium composite they used for the bottom"

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edit wow there is a VIDEO review of the laptop
afer wathing it i did notice a GLARE similar to teh sony xbrite/fujutis screns...its a reflective glare
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post #119 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:53pm
Yeah, I saw that, but the keyboard was reviewed several places as having "annoying amount of flex" in the center, so I probably would go for the nc6000 over it. The only "knocks" on the nc6000 (for me) over the nc8000 or the Thinkpad, are the lower 3D bench scores due to the slow clock. Again, this might never matter to me, but, being a true techie, I just don't know today what I will want to run, or do next month.
Andrew
Austin, TX

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Originally Posted by flashram
aamsel- What about the Tecra M2? Uses the 5200, but at least it's 64 MB. Gets great reviews.
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post #120 of 145
6/11/04 at 1:59pm
Holy s*%t !!
Where is that video review at: (link??) or just point me to it???
Andrew
Austin, TX

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Originally Posted by rincewind
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/IBM_Thi...-30871787.html

read the zdnet customer reviews about the t42...

"First, the material that covers the LCD is made of rubber-like covered magnesium composite. This cover scratches easily as well as dents easily on the edges just by picking up the laptop out of your case. I wish they had used a cheaper harder plastic cover or used the same titanium composite they used for the bottom"

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edit wow there is a VIDEO review of the laptop
afer wathing it i did notice a GLARE similar to teh sony xbrite/fujutis screns...its a reflective glare
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