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post #21 of 70
5/3/05 at 2:42pm
Well, I guess I have found my next machine If only they enabled "hypermemory" this would be the top small gaming laptop
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post #22 of 70
5/3/05 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by AlexRuiz
Well, I guess I have found my next machine If only they enabled "hypermemory" this would be the top small gaming laptop
No it wouldnt. The 9700 in the Sony S series still beats this one, and it would have beaten it even with "hypermemory", which is just a fancy way of saying "shared ram".
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post #23 of 70
5/3/05 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by Enderet
No it wouldnt. The 9700 in the Sony S series still beats this one, and it would have beaten it even with "hypermemory", which is just a fancy way of saying "shared ram".
I didn't know Sony offered a portable machine with a mobility 9700
I'll have to settle for second best
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post #24 of 70
5/3/05 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by FrancisQ
http://www.dospara.co.jp/goods_pc/fe...17&v18=1&v19=0

Here is one shop in Tokyo that is selling a small 12.1" lappie with the Turion processor. Not sure what body that is. Looks a bit like the samsung x50 to me.
That thing looks like they put a 12 inch screen on a 14 inch body. Look at the screen border thickness.




I hope that the Averatec isn't using SIS integrated graphics which a lot of the low end turions seem to be. That would make it awful compared to the s270.
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post #25 of 70
5/3/05 at 4:10pm
any ideas on prices yet?
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post #26 of 70
5/3/05 at 7:39pm
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Originally Posted by FuNPoLiCe001
any ideas on prices yet?
that is the question!

Was thinking of getting the W3V, but hey, if Averatec can keep the prices of these new ones low (i.e. ~$1000), I'd buy both the 1000 & 4200 Model.
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post #27 of 70
5/4/05 at 3:06am
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Originally Posted by dt34
that is the question!

Was thinking of getting the W3V, but hey, if Averatec can keep the prices of these new ones low (i.e. ~$1000), I'd buy both the 1000 & 4200 Model.
I've heard pricing in the $1200 USD range from some of the online news and review sites, but they're supposed to come pretty well equipped...DVDR and all. Give it a few months and you might see them come down to around $1000.
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post #28 of 70
5/6/05 at 10:20pm
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Originally Posted by Labmouse
I've heard pricing in the $1200 USD range from some of the online news and review sites

what news and review sites? I want all the info I can get on this lappy. I may just get it despite the widescreen. Because it looks sweet!

so, what sites did you get ur info that you "heard" off of?
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post #29 of 70
5/6/05 at 10:38pm
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Originally Posted by Enderet
No it wouldnt. The 9700 in the Sony S series still beats this one, and it would have beaten it even with "hypermemory", which is just a fancy way of saying "shared ram".
You are in part correct, by not quite entirely;

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09...i_hypermemory/

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Originally Posted by theRegister
You'll note that even with HyperMemory, ATI shies away from advocating the eradication of all on-card video RAM. "HyperMemory uses intelligent memory allocation algorithms to optimise the use of available local memory and ensure critical components are placed in fast local memory when required," ATI says. "Optimal assignment of data to local or system storage is determined dynamically to ensure the best user experience."
In other words, ATI has designed Hypermemory to have greatly reduced amount of onboard memory, and dynamically allocates system memory (AGP aperture usually statically allocated), to fit the needs of the time. So there will be a small amount of VRAM on the graphics card, but when performing frame-buffer and bit-map heavy tasks, it will have to rely mostly on system memory.
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post #30 of 70
5/6/05 at 10:55pm
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Originally Posted by Hooga
what news and review sites? I want all the info I can get on this lappy. I may just get it despite the widescreen. Because it looks sweet!

so, what sites did you get ur info that you "heard" off of?
Geez, what's the matter with you? Too lazy? Can't bother to do your own searches any more? Do a simple Google search. That's where I got my information from.


http://www.hexus.net/content/press_r...VfSUQ9MTYzNQ==
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post #31 of 70
5/10/05 at 7:39pm
Am I wrong or, Averatec 4200 = MSI Megabook S260
Averatec 4100 = MSI Megabook S270.

MSI.com.tw says both have 12.1" and not 13.3"
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post #32 of 70
5/10/05 at 8:22pm
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Originally Posted by Xchus
It looks just like the S270. It looks cool. I read somewhere that the new Averatecs are coming with interchangeable back plates (correct me if I'm wrong) and they look really cool.

Actually here is the link to the article.

http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbt...s&Number=19820

STEWIE! (soory just had to jump in after seeing that)
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post #33 of 70
5/11/05 at 12:15am
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Originally Posted by Xaero
Am I wrong or, Averatec 4200 = MSI Megabook S260
Averatec 4100 = MSI Megabook S270.

MSI.com.tw says both have 12.1" and not 13.3"
They're not the same laptop, but they look REALLY similar. It must be a new design fad of some of the ODMs, following the ibook styling. BTW, the MSI S260 is available here in the US as the Medion Akoya LS if you're interested in that model...available from Best Buy of all places.
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post #34 of 70
5/11/05 at 12:21am
Can anyone tell by the look or specs whether or not i would be able to add some type of internal bluetooth module to this? I was going to get a dell i9300 but after thinking about it, i wouldnt need a desktop replacement. As im going dual core amd 64 and sli, i wouldnt really have an interest in gaming on the road. I just need this for school. But the only think i feel is missing is bluetooth. It would be nice to have an internal bluetooth module so i can connect with printers and my cell phone without having to buy a usb adaptor, or have a pc card sticking out of the side.
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post #35 of 70
5/11/05 at 12:56am
I really don't understand this fascination with Bluetooth some people have...I understand it's useful for connecting your cell phone to the laptop for transfer of data, or use in a wireless headphones, but it doesn't seem to have caught on too much for anything else...

You can't really tell just by looking at a laptop's specs whether YOU the end user can install a bluetooth adapter. Even if the laptop offers an option to add one, the socket for it can be so buried that you'd have to completely disassemble your laptop to install it, voiding any warrantees...assuming the module specific to your laptop is even available separately.
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post #36 of 70
5/11/05 at 1:05am
why do you want a turion laptop for "school".....sometimes i just don't get it. why would anyone buy this over a pentium-M for productivity. unless i'm wrong it will produce more heat and have less battery life. will the price be very good?
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post #37 of 70
5/11/05 at 1:15am
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Originally Posted by uzibear
why do you want a turion laptop for "school".....sometimes i just don't get it. why would anyone buy this over a pentium-M for productivity. unless i'm wrong it will produce more heat and have less battery life. will the price be very good?
Well, first off, i dont think anyone spends $1000 + on a notebook just to type papers and go on the internet with it. Im buying a laptop to use for school stuff, but i will use it for other stuff to, not just gaming. If the pentium M version, the 4200 is cheaper, i would get it, but of course its not gonna be cheaper so im looking at the turion version. The price is suppose to be good. Im guessing maybe $1200. But i dont think anyone knows for sure.

I dont plan on buying notebooks every year. I maybe upgrade my desktop every six months to a year like im crazy, but i dont plan on doing that with my notebook. So no matter how unimportant bluetooth may seem to some, Id rather have it and not regret it later. As im prone to buying stuff, and then selling it just b/c i couldnt wait to get what i really wanted. Or just b/c i want to have the best that i can afford.
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post #38 of 70
5/11/05 at 1:34am
Just read on this on engadget.com

"Posted Apr 30, 2005, 8:37 PM ET by Lisa

That photo came from our article which we published after meeting with Averatec on Thurs. The 1000 series unit will list for $1,199 and the 4200 will be $999. They should be available in about 3 weeks."

Now, i really dont see how they can offer it for $999. I wont be complaning if it is, as i'll be first in line to get one. If it really is $999, the turion model will probally be the same price, i cant see it being cheaper than that.
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post #39 of 70
5/11/05 at 1:37am
Labmouse, from what I can tell of Best Buy's website the LS is a pentium M model.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=101556
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post #40 of 70
5/11/05 at 2:04am
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Originally Posted by wazoo42
Labmouse, from what I can tell of Best Buy's website the LS is a pentium M model.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=101556
Yes, that's correct, the Medion Akoya LS/ MSI S260 is based on an intel platform. I added that comment for people who would want an Intel platform based version.

The MSI S270 has not been released for sale in the US yet and I eagerly await it's availability
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