I've never used Windows XP Media Center Edition either, skrotum, but I think it is basically Home Edition with the Media Center app thrown in. I think if you don't choose to run MCE, then you'll have an experience just like XP Home.

Eh bro, thanks for the review!

I originally had paid and went into phase 1-3 with the new Sentia 3450. But, with being a student AND a gamer, I wanted a little more "ommph" so I opted for the M5550. The Sentia tho did suit my needs PERFECTLY, and I congradulate you on your newest toy. It's even nicer than I imagined.

I hope my M5550 looks just as good.

It shipped today :P

Have fun, and great review once again!

Also, do you mind if I use the CLOSE-UP of the Alien head as my avatar? That's the clearest Alien head I've seen yet.

Thanks sno0kiez! As much as I dig my m3450, I think you're right about the "oomph" factor...I doubt the m3450 would make a very good gaming rig. I'm sure you'll be happy with your m5550. Now do us all a favor...post YOUR review when you get it!

Have at it, my friend. Glad you liked the photo...pure luck rather than good photography, though.

Honestly tho, out of all the Alien head pics taken from the backs of the laptops and towers, that's the clearest one. And it's of nice size.

again, congrats!

One quick ? tho...

Did your laptop come with a power cord? To charge it, and plug it in while your're using it? They gave me the option to order one, but I think it was just to upgrade from the standard AC adapter. Thanks

And yes, a review is FOR SURE in the works asap!

Yes, it shipped with a power adapter. You can see it in the 9th photo in the review, on the upper right side. On the upper left is the cord that goes from the "brick" to the wall.

Ok, thanks man...sweet deal. I assumed that they came with one, but then I wondered why they're offer one at the configuration page. But yeah, that's cool. Thanks for clearing that up fer'me

Hey Jth....what about running a second monitor in extended desktop mode using the Sentia? Will it support a dell 20 inch widescreen monitor at 1600 x 1050 resolution?
I'm thinking of getting the Sentia because of its size (perfect for college) but would want a secondary monitor to connect to at my dorm room.....help!!

Can you please comment on the battery life of sentia 3450?
Thanks in advance!
Haskell

How come this first 3450 review hasn't gotten a STICKY yet?

John, hope things are still going good with your 3450, any quirks you have found with more time and use yet?

Bill

John,

Thanks John, excellent feedback. I'm thinking of buying one of these. I noticed that you are a developer and was wondering if you installed Windows XP Professional or are still working in Windows XP Home? I would be interested in learning about any gotcha's if you did switch OS's or any drawbacks if you are developing in XP Home.

Regards, Mark

Awesome review. Awesome, awesome, awesome...

Sticky

Thanks, this may make the difference between buying or waiting for some people...

just curious about the dimensions of the laptop, since the UK and US sites have contradicting information. Says .7" on US and 1.9cm(=.7") on UK but on the UK one it says without screen... apparently with the screen, the thinkness is 3.3cm (~1.2").

thanks in advance.