Just did some more research
Here's a good thread on what the 8400m gs can play
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=140489
And here's a review of a laptop (dv2500t) with the gs that's very positive
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=139701
Just don't expect too much
Yeah but the C90S is also pretty huge compared to the m1330. Different values, power vs portability and style. When I get the m1330 I'll still have the desktop for games when I'm home and I'm getting the 3 year warranty, I doubt any laptop card will last more than 3 years.
Hmm, I'll definitely be playing Warcraft 3, cs:source, starcraft, starcraft 2 when it comes out, ut2k4, halo, half-life 2, guild wars, and some more that I'm not thinking of. Not sure about future games other than starcraft 2, 3-4 years is a long time...
No problems with those?
@miskari
Yeah it's very easy to upgrade the ram in these and it won't void the warranty. Just pop off the bottom. I don't think it's possible to upgrade the video card and if it is, it will void your warranty.
I'm thinking about getting the dell xps m1330, but I'm worried about the 8400. This laptop will have to last me 3-4 years and I don't have any idea how good it is relative to my current 9800 pro 256. What can I expect from it?
if this belongs in the mobile computing section please move it
If only they had a 6-cell + 9-cell option.. I don't really mind the 'monster' 9-cell as long as it's on the desk. It'll probably help with the cooling anyway, though I don't know if it would be harder to type. 6-cell for moving around, 9-cell for desk ;)
I emailed them, this is the response I got.
First time silverstone responded to me with no punctuation :p
I'm still very impressed that they responded so quickly