Mike DeMarco wrote: >> Mike DeMarco wrote: >> >>> Just killed my MSI 675 laptop by dropping it on the >>> >> ground. >> >>> Looking for recomendations on what people are >>> >> running. >> >>> Wants: >>> AMD dual core >>> >>> >> This is a bad choice for a laptop... dual core AMD >> does not have any >> kind of power savings support right now, and it is >> likely to be a while >> before that is fixed. So you'll have a shorter >> battery life. >> >> I'd opt for a Core 2 Duo system instead. >> >> I'm also looking for a new notebook. After a lot of research I've come to two models I'm interested in.
1) http://www.polywell.com/us/notebook/PolyNoteM719NB.asp or 2) http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/precn_m6300?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04 I've come to the same conclusion as above, use Core 2 Duo, it's faster, 64 bit and will support power savings. Both those computers use Nvidia graphics, where the Polywell uses the Quadro FX2500M and the Dell uses a slower 3D card. Both computers support 4 Gig of RAM, have 17" wide displays, at 1900 x 1600, so you'll have enough real estate. I haven't research full compatibility yet, but I'm willing to wait for all features and/or change some components. The 965 chipset should be supported, so basic functionality is good. Paul
