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What do you think of these? Twinhead Centrino

post #1 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:04am
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http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...cfkjdgoodflf.0

TwinHead Centrino Pentium-M 1.5GHz Ruggedized - $1,488.00


Processor and Memory:
Processor: Intel Pentium-M 1.5GHz Banias CPU
Chipset: North Bridge: 82855PM; South Bridge: 82801DBM (ICH4)
Memory: Two DIMM Slots (512MB DDR Module occupying One Slot)
BIOS: ROM4MB
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:

Floppy Disk Drive: Optional
2.5” 9.5mm high Hard Disk Drive,
40 GB ATA 100 Capacity Hard Disk Drive
Rubber protects surround HDD area (Safety of Vibration and Transporting)
DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive
Audio, Video, Graphics:

Audio Embedded PCI Bus 16-bit Audio
Sound Blaster Compatible
Hardware Volume Control
Compliant with AC-97 ver. 2.2
Two (2) 1W speaker
Built-in Microphone for voice recognition
Chipset Integrated VGA
ATI M11
AGP 48 hardware 2D/3D video graphic accelerators
AGP 2.0 compliant
128MB video memory
Radeon 9700
M11 128 double-words hardware command queue
A high performance 128-bit 3D engine
8MB – 32MB shared memory
Programmable 24-bit true color RAMDAC up to 333MHz pixel clock
Data, Fax, and Modem:

Integrated 56Kbps v.90 Fax/Modem
Wireless LAN
Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet
Internal Mini USB 2.0
Interface 802.11b
Expandability:

32-bit PC Card Bus 1.0 architecture
PCMCIA 2.1 compliance
Support one Type II PC card slot
Ports:

Three USB connectors(USB 2.0)
One PCMCIA type II card sockets support 32bits Card Bus card
One IEEE1394 connector
One 15 pins D-sub connector for external monitor
One Mini-jack for external Speaker
One Mini-jack for external Microphone
One RJ-11 jack for internal 56Kbps V.90 modem
One RJ-45 jack for internal 10/100M bit Ethernet LAN
One S-Video port for TV set
DC-In jack
Keyboard, Monitor and Mouse:

Display: 15.1” TFT LCD with SXGA resolution
Spill proof keyboard (85-US Keys with windows Key)
Pointing Device: Built-in Touch Pad with Two (2) buttons & support Right/Left and roller
Additional Software and Information:

Operating System: Windows XP Home
Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Top and Bottom
Operating Temperature：5°c~35°c
Storage Temperature：-20°c~ 60°c
Operating Humidity：20% ~ 80%
EMI/Safety - FCC, CE, UL
CUL, CISPR
Dimension: 13.06”W x 10.81”D x 1.81"H
Weight: 6.8 lbs. (with Battery)
Ruggedized:
MIL-STD 810E 516.4 IV:
In the free fall drop test, each face, edge and corner of the Twinhead notebook (non-operating) is dropped a total of 26 times from a height of 36 & 29 inches for 14.1” and 15” laptops respectively. The objective of this test is to determine how well the N1400 & R15B can withstand everyday use in a wide variety of harsh environments where it may encounter bumps, bangs and knocks in handling and transportation (e.g. falls from desks, chairs or accidental drops while being carried).

MIL-STD 810E 514.41.8:
This 3-hour test simulates 5 years of product operation in a vehicle where varying degrees of vibration (like bumpy roads) are experienced. This test is to confirm resistance to vibration stress experienced when bouncing around in vehicle mounts, while being carried and during shipment.

Drop specification: 26 drops of 29" to plywood over concrete with unit off and display closed; 5 units to pass; Mil Std 810E, Method 516.4, Procedure IV, Height Modified
Vibration: MIL STD 810E, Method 514.4, Procedure I, Category 10, Fig 16 &17/ASTM 4169, Truck Transport, 11.5.2 Random test, Assurance Level II
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post #2 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:32am
A better question would be.. why does the stock photo have a glass spilling liquid of some sort on the laptop? To display how tough it is?
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post #3 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:36am
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its says spill proof keyboard
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post #4 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:39am
yeah, i just hate photos like that

Looks like decent specs, other than the processor.

id be curious as to the display quality

if you have a sams club nearby might be worth looking at in person
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post #5 of 86
7/7/04 at 11:09am
That thing looks pretty nice. Twinhead is an ODM correct?

One of the better looking 128mb M11's ive seen yet. Metal chassis is nice too. Someone go look at this thing!
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post #6 of 86
7/7/04 at 12:36pm

Twinhead N15RB

omg is this for real

Free Fall Drop Test (MIL-STD 810E 516.4 IV)
In the free fall drop test, each face, edge and corner of the Twinhead notebook (non-operating) is dropped a total of 26 times from a height of 36 & 29 inches for 14.1” and 15” laptops respectively. The objective of this test is to determine how well the N1400 & R15B can withstand everyday use in a wide variety of harsh environments where it may encounter bumps, bangs and knocks in handling and transportation (e.g. falls from desks, chairs or accidental drops while being carried).

Random Vibration Test (MIL-STD 810E 514.41.8)
This 3-hour test simulates 5 years of product operation in a vehicle where varying degrees of vibration (like bumpy roads) are experienced. This test is to confirm resistance to vibration stress experienced when bouncing around in vehicle mounts, while being carried and during shipment.

its a little thick / heavy but damn, you can drop it???
Dimension: 13.06”W x 10.81”D x 1.81"H
Weight: 6.8 lbs. (with Battery)

http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...cfkjdgoodflf.0
$1500 isnt too shabby, albeit with a 1.5 banias =/
m11 though-- im lookin for the odm?

edit: found it
http://usa.twinhead.com/PRO/N15RB/





is this metal? cant tell, someone go to sams club and look

Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Top and Bottom
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post #7 of 86
7/7/04 at 1:04pm
I can probably get by Sam's by late this afternoon. There are several of them here. Never wished to buy a membership, since I never needed 5 GALLONS of mayonnaise, but they will let you in to look.
If someone is going sooner to do a "drive-by eval" please post so that I don't go by also. There is no telling if these will actually be in the stores, or just off their website.

Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #8 of 86
7/7/04 at 1:08pm
This is a pretty impressive machine - was just about to post the ODM link ( http://usa.twinhead.com/PRO/N15RB/ ) and Aikeo beat me to it. I wonder if any other resellers are selling it yet - apparently twinhead sells direct ( according to http://usa.twinhead.com/java-jsp/sales_partner_info.jsp ), but I don't know what prices, etc. - I sent them an email to ask.
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post #9 of 86
7/7/04 at 1:55pm
I did an item lookup on the Sams website and they dont carry them in any of the stores in Orlando.
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post #10 of 86
7/7/04 at 2:50pm
I really really like the look of that thing. If someone can get access to the online ordering section, let me know and ill fire off an order. I would just order from Sams, but i would like a bit more than a 1.5 Banias.
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post #11 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:07pm
wow. wow! w0w!

man i wish twinhead made more P-M laptops, they sound like a Top Notch operation from what i'm reading.

http://usa.twinhead.com/java-jsp/sales_partner_info.jsp

the 20 day eval thing is awesome. plus...

U.S. plant:
Our ISO 9002 approved production facility in Fremont, California has product ready to ship approximately 72 hours from order date. The volume of the pre-built inventory goes up and down based on anticipated component price drops especially those from Intel. Our goal is to be able to offer you a fill ratio of over 90% while at the same time maintaining less than a one week supply of critical price fluctuating components. We pride ourselves in this aspect of the business since we consistently have met our goal.

the only thing that turns me off a little to the n15rb is the thickness, it seems a little big (45% thicker than cl56).
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post #12 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:15pm
i agree, 6.8 lbs really isn't bad at all. i would like to see pictures of this "ruggedness" first hand though

man i wish there was a sams close by
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post #13 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:21pm
I called 3 of my local Sam's Clubs. I was told that Item# 955511 is an Internet only purchase, so it appears that the only way you are going to see one of the Sam's units is to order one.
There will be tax on it also.

I emailed sales@twinhead.com and also info@twinhead.com also to ask them if anyone is other than Sam's is carrying them, preferably with a processor faster than a 1.5 Banias. I have not received a reply as of yet.

I really don't like to give money to Walmart/Sam's if possible.

Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #14 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:23pm
rats, so much for that
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post #15 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:24pm
do you own a business HiOctane?
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post #16 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:56pm
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These laptops look cool, I havent found a lot of them

http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frame...rand++1+asc+10

seems to hgave good prices, I havent lok them up on reseller ratings tho, they have a ton of other cool laptops
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post #17 of 86
7/7/04 at 3:57pm
What would concern me about this model (without seeing it) is:
1.) Spill-proof keyboard. I have never seen a spill-proof keyboard that had decent touch (although, this one could be the exception).
2.) SXGA+ 15.1" monitor. I assume that this one could (and probably does) have the gradient issue, like most of the other notebooks with non-IPS 15.1" SXGA+ displays.

Otherwise, it looks like a good deal, even with the 1.5 Banias. You could easily pick up a Dothan 2.0 in 9 months to a year.

Andrew
Austin, TX
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post #18 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:00pm
mech, the n15rb is the one sam's is selling

oh haha you edited your post, nm
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post #19 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:04pm
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yeah, I got a little ahead of my self , this laptop is making me not want to wait for a pci-e
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post #20 of 86
7/7/04 at 4:05pm
Lifetime of 6.79 with 14 total reviews. They DON'T appear to be very solid, but 14 reviews doesn't tell you much, better info would be from forum members who have done business with Euclid (if any).

Andrew
Austin, TX


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Originally Posted by mech42
These laptops look cool, I havent found a lot of them

http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frame...rand++1+asc+10

seems to hgave good prices, I havent lok them up on reseller ratings tho, they have a ton of other cool laptops
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