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post #121 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:42pm
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Originally Posted by obimattkenobi
I wonder if the 12 cell has, at the very least, a couple of rubberized sticker pads on its inferior surface? The photos make it look like the rear "legs" are not touching the tabletop due to the height of the battery. Hmmm. The plot thickens.
Yes, the battery does have two rubber feet on the bottom, similar to those on the laptop. It does elevate the back of the laptop a fraction of an inch. This does not bother me, but some may find it annoying.
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post #122 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:44pm
how hot does it get under heavy use? is the heat unbearable on a lap?
when do the fans come on, and how loud can they get?
final question, what's the default clock on the GPU?
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post #123 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:44pm
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Originally Posted by Construct
Yes, the battery does have two rubber feet on the bottom, similar to those on the laptop. It does elevate the back of the laptop a fraction of an inch. This does not bother me, but some may find it annoying.

I think the added elevation would be ideal for typing and extended use.... Very nice, glad you like it! Congrats on being the first one here to claim one! And thank you for all the time you're putting in here instead of playing with your new toy
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post #124 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by Aikeo
heh, i was about to preorder this laptop but now i'm glad i waited for a review

i dunno about the feet. what did he say, 6 more feet on the bottom? i would mainly use my laptop... uhh.. on my lap. =D i think the feet would be kind of annoying? just the way it looks from pictures, mebbe im wrong.

the 1.8'' in the back has me stumped also, i thought it was thinner. doh.

given that the cl56 is .34-.54'' thinner, and lighter, and cheaper, well damn, mebbe thats the way to go, just for me anyway. there's always the added benefit of the CTRL key in the right place, too. mebbe i could deal with the screen, i hate people on airplanes reading my screen anyway hehe
The feet didn't bother me at all while the laptop was on my lap. I didn't even notice them. 1.8" is the thickness including the longest feet.

Which control key are you referring to? You'll have to excuse me, I'm not familiar with laptop keyboard layouts. I've got a control key in the lower left-most corner, and the other is under the /? key.
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post #125 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:49pm
That's what I do. I use any available solid object to prop up my notebook. I really makes typing much easier and more natural feeling.
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post #126 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by BladeRunner
i wonder if the bottom vents need this space beneath when the lappy runs in power saving mode or if they just spend a little extra ventilation thats only useful for OCing... otherwise surfing/dvd watching while having the lappy in your bed would be impossible....
They're pretty good at pulling air in on uneven surfaces. I had it on my lap, a car seat, and a bed all at full speed and the fan came on no more than normal. However, I still would try to keep the area underneath clear to get proper ventilation.
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post #127 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by mayaman2
That's what I do. I use any available solid object to prop up my notebook. I really makes typing much easier and more natural feeling.


3 CD's Stacked on each side of my 8790 to keep the back end up, for both air flow and ease of typing!
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post #128 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by agentsim
gaaaaaaa! construct.... tell us something new!!
Here's something new: My cable internet is back up.
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post #129 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by the_chigga
Hey Construct, Did your 3790 come with any programs?
Nero Express and WinDVD 4.
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post #130 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by Construct
Here's something new: My cable internet is back up.


Haha, Mediacom (AT&T) Cable?! I'll have mine go out for 3 days at a time..... And they still expect me to keep paying for it....


Have a wireless set up!? Curious how well and how far wireless signal will go with the 3790.
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post #131 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:56pm
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Originally Posted by the_chigga
Just out of curiosity Construct.. what movie you playing? oh by the way.. the battery life is probably going to be the only thing that makes my dad want to buy the 3790 i think he is sold on the cl56 :S i hope this baby will work well!! woo hoo!

Chigga
thanks for your response
Ocean's Eleven.

Don't worry, both laptops are excellent machines. The battery test... continues.
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post #132 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by zlatanov
Thanks Construct,
Have you tried to put the 3790 in the standart carry case with the 12-cell in the lappy? If yes, how does it fit in there?
Waiting for the battery lfe report when the DVD + working test is over.
Thanks a buch again.
Not yet, but I think there shouldn't be any problem. The case has plenty of flex.
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post #133 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by Construct
Ocean's Eleven.

Original or Remake? Pics of DVD in Action?! Gotta see that monster screen!
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post #134 of 360
8/17/04 at 2:59pm
just received mine. i expected it to come double boxed, but it didn't. however, the way it was packaged, the laptop was "suspended" inside the box by foams holding it. the box looked to be in good shape, and the laptop turns on... so far, so good.

it came without the os, so right now, it's formatting... at 30% now...

must go change my signature while it's being formatted... shouldn't be doing this at work.... wait a minute... yes, i can... because it's my work computer and the company's paying for it (the best part!)
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post #135 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:00pm
Did you get the Camera working? does it run smoothly?
What about the battery usage, if i get a 1.7 dothan will that give me more batterylife over a 2.0 dothan 3790?

What kind of mouse are you using USB? bluetooth?

Chigga
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post #136 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by BladeRunner
@construct
is your lappy on the table all the time or did you lay it on a soft uneven surface too? i am thinking of the extra vents at the bottom... besides, how often do the fans run?
It's been on a few uneven surfaces so far without any problems, but I would still be a bit cautious.

To be honest, I haven't kept much track of the fan. It's nearly impossible to hear it with my desktop on and some music playing. However, it does come on every 8-10 minutes or so on battery for about 30-40 seconds. It's still very quiet by my standards, which isn't saying a whole lot.
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post #137 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:01pm
nice fobish... now we can get more feedback
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post #138 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by fobishduck
just received mine. i expected it to come double boxed, but it didn't. however, the way it was packaged, the laptop was "suspended" inside the box by foams holding it. the box looked to be in good shape, and the laptop turns on... so far, so good.

it came without the os, so right now, it's formatting... at 30% now...

must go change my signature while it's being formatted... shouldn't be doing this at work.... wait a minute... yes, i can... because it's my work computer and the company's paying for it (the best part!)

Congrats, I want to hear a review from somebody with the WSXGA Screen
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post #139 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:02pm
Ooh another 3790 owner! Personally I use the $50 mx510 blue mouse by logitech. It kicks ass. Its both a ps2/usb mouse.
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post #140 of 360
8/17/04 at 3:02pm
is that the quickest 10 page thread i've seen or wut...
there's a post like every 30 seconds

and all good info too
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