Centrino 2 laptops! Post 'em if you got 'em.

mentok1982 said:
Yes it is. The processor gives it away. The T9400 is one of the new Centrino 2 CPUs.
All the Asus M50Vm models should be Centrino 2s.

I have added the B3 you linked to the first post.
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Great...that would be my next laptop because it has two 250GB HDs, I believe. Or is it just one 500GB?
 
I have the Asus M50VM-B1

M50VM-B1:
MSRP: $1449
15.4" 1440X900 WXGA+
Chipset: Intel PM45 Montevina Mobile Platform
Southbridge: ICH9-M SATA Controller
GPU: GeForce 9600M GS 1GB VRAM DDR2
CPU T9400 2.53 Ghz 6MB 1066 FSB
4GB DDR2 800MHz
320GB 5400RPM SATA
Express Gate Technology
Aheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter
DVDRW Super Multi
1.3MB Swivel webcam
Fingerprint Scanner
 
AMD_Gamer said:
I have the Asus M50VM-B1

M50VM-B1:
MSRP: $1449
15.4" 1440X900 WXGA+
Chipset: Intel PM45 Montevina Mobile Platform
Southbridge: ICH9-M SATA Controller
GPU: GeForce 9600M GS 1GB VRAM DDR2
CPU T9400 2.53 Ghz 6MB 1066 FSB
4GB DDR2 800MHz
320GB 5400RPM SATA
Express Gate Technology
Aheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter
DVDRW Super Multi
1.3MB Swivel webcam
Fingerprint Scanner
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Pics plz! You can link to your post if you posted them in the laptop pics thread.
 
mentok1982 said:
Pics plz! You can link to your post if you posted them in the laptop pics thread.
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i have not taken pics of it myself yet but here are plenty

Review http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=273404
GenTech order page with lots of nice pictures http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=M50VM-B1&Category_Code=
Video review+ look under the hood http://ynot2k.com/btotech.com/m50vm/m50vm-b1.wmv
Asus M50Sv-A1 User Review with pictures, this model is exactly the same looking at the M50VM which is basically an upgraded version with Centrino2 and 9600gs http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4365
 
The only difference from B1 to B4 is that the latter has Blu-Ray drive while the first doesn't. Am I correct on this?
 
JCNiest5 said:
The only difference from B1 to B4 is that the latter has Blu-Ray drive while the first doesn't. Am I correct on this?
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I was going to say yes, but then I would have been wrong. The BD version is smaller in size
(what!?!?) and weight.

Incredible!

B4 (The BD version)
Dimensions 14.2" x 10.5" x 1.1-1.6"
Weight 6.5 lbs.

B1
Dimensions 14.8" x 10.6" x 1.8"
Weight 6.7 lbs.

Also the B4 has an E-SATA port that the B1 does not have.
 
Hey, hope im not sidetracking here, I was wondering what anyone thinks about this place for laptops: http://www.discountlaptops.com/index.php?section=configurator&regular_model_id=1533&model_id=1534

It's an amazing price for a custom centrino 2 laptop. I checked the Resseller ratings (http://www.resellerratings.com/store/DiscountLaptops) and they are more on the positive side. Only thing I see that is suspicious is that they are no longer registered on the BBB site, but they did change locations. I will try to call them and drill them on their knowledge but let me know what you all think. Thanks.
 
teqnik69 said:
Hey, hope im not sidetracking here, I was wondering what anyone thinks about this place for laptops: http://www.discountlaptops.com/index.php?section=configurator&regular_model_id=1533&model_id=1534

It's an amazing price for a custom centrino 2 laptop. I checked the Resseller ratings (http://www.resellerratings.com/store/DiscountLaptops) and they are more on the positive side. Only thing I see that is suspicious is that they are no longer registered on the BBB site, but they did change locations. I will try to call them and drill them on their knowledge but let me know what you all think. Thanks.
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I think that site looks fine.

Should I add these Prostar Centrino 2s to my list? What do you guys think?
 
I found a few more Asus and Sony models at Newegg. Find them linked up in the first post.
 
Dell has finally jumped into the Centrino 2 waters with 6 business laptops and 0 home use laptops.

Hurray! At least for all you business types...
 
Gateway Model: P-7811FX

$1,449.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...Q?skuId=8892825&type=product&id=1211587727985

http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/13/gateway-p-7811fx-gaming-laptop-unboxing-and-hands-on/

http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/44/

http://www.slashgear.com/gateway-p-7811fx-notebook-a-centrino-2-bargain-1313885.php

Warranty Terms - Parts1 year
Warranty Terms - Labor1 year
Product Height - 1.7"
Product Width - 15.75"
Product Weight - 9.2 lbs.
Product Depth - 11.75"
Processor Brand - Intel�
Processor Platform - Intel� Centrino� 2
Processor - Intel� Core(TM)2 Duo
Processor Speed - 2.26GHz
Display Type - WUXGA TFT widescreen (1920 x 1200)Screen Size17"
System Bus - 1066MHz
Cache Memory - 3MB on die level 2
System Memory (RAM) - 4GB
Type of Memory (RAM) - PC-6400 DDR3
Hard Drive Type - Serial ATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size - 200GB
Optical Drive - Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Speeds - 2.4x DVD+R DL; 2x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling - Yes
Digital Media Reader or Slots - Yes, digital media card reader
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
Video Memory - 512MB GDDR3
Personal Video Recorder (PVR) - No
TV Tuner - No
MPEG - No
Built-in Webcam - Yes
Modem - 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.NetworkingBuilt-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45-port)Wireless Networking - Built-in Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Link (802.11a/b/g/n)
S-Video Outputs - None
Additional Audio/Video Connectors - HDMI
Audio - High-definition (2-channel)SpeakersBuilt-in stereo speakers
PCMCIA Slots - 1 ExpressCard/54
USB 2.0 Ports - 3
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports - 1
Parallel Ports - None
Serial Ports - None
Game Ports - None
Laptop Weight - Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)
Battery Type - Lithium-ion
Pointing Device - Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll
Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
Included Software - Microsoft Works 9.0, Money Essentials, Windows Media Player 11; Adobe Reader 8; CyberLink Power 2 Go and more
 
Nice 3dMark Mentok!! You can run any game with that beast!
Just a note, the Sony FW11ZU 16.4 inch UK laptop has a Radeon 3650 graphics card. This happened with the fz series, people in the US got a 8400m gt and in the UK we got the 8600m gs!! Wierd!
 
do any of these laptops use the fan design IBM uses? I hate having the fan under the laptop
 
Is there a cheap Centrino 2 that is out yet? Like 800-1000 dollars? But from

www.circuitcity.com

I don't know jack squat about laptops or the new technology, and someone I know is having their mom buy one for them.

edit: it will be used for just school work.. and play games in spare time. CS:S and maybe some new games.
 
Ang said:
Is there a cheap Centrino 2 that is out yet? Like 800-1000 dollars? But from

www.circuitcity.com

I don't know jack squat about laptops or the new technology, and someone I know is having their mom buy one for them.

edit: it will be used for just school work.. and play games in spare time. CS:S and maybe some new games.
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Look for notebooks with Intel chips with a 1066MHz FSB (front side bus). Centrino 2 notebooks have it. There is more to the Centrino 2, but that is an easy way to spot one. Some links show the Centrino 2 logo
Intel-Centrino-2-logo.jpg
. The Centrino 2 technology is so new that many stores have little, if any stock. OEMs are still limiting the Centrino 2 to certain models with their rollouts (see list on the first page of this link). It will be tough finding Centrino 2 systems in that price range as stores want to sell off older Centrino inventory as the Centrino 2 ramps up.

Circuit City is showing this dv7-1020us for $1349.99 after rebate:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-P...sem/rpsm/oid/215032/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


7 Things You Need to Know About Centrino 2
Intel's Next-Gen Chipset promises better performance, longer battery life.
http://www.laptopmag.com/print_article.aspx?id=16455&url=http://www.laptopmag.com//advice/expert/centrino2.aspx?page=1
 
We mentioned switchable graphics above as a new power savings technology from Intel, but what exactly is it? Think of it as NVIDIA's Hybrid SLI technology for a notebook rather than a desktop; a notebook that has both discrete and integrated graphics (as all Centrino 2 systems will have) can either automatically or manually be switched from operating on either GPU solution. This way you can see the benefits of an IGP solution for battery life concerns when necessary or utilize the performance of a discrete GPU solution for gaming sessions when battery life isn't an issue.
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is that true? I have been researching the new Sony FW190 and theres no mention of this
 
86 5.0L said:
is that true? I have been researching the new Sony FW190 and theres no mention of this
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That is why you should call Sony and ask them. I called HP and they said their laptops don't
have it AND they don't understand why their customers would want it.
 
mentok1982 said:
Thanks. I added it to the list. Too bad Gateway's site does not list it yet, or any other Centrino 2 laptops for that matter...
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The P-7811 FX Edition is now on the Gateway site:

http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668123.php

It directs you to Best Buy for purchase (they are selling it for $50 over Gateway list price).
This may be a Best Buy exclusive.

Gateway P-7811FX
Gateway’s Centrino 2 desktop replacement offers sizzling gaming performance at an unbeatable price.
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/gateway-p-7811-fx.aspx
 
mentok1982 said:
That is why you should call Sony and ask them. I called HP and they said their laptops don't
have it AND they don't understand why their customers would want it.
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why not? cause running the discrete graphics when all you're doing is word and firefox eats up battery life and generates more heat on your lap. but at the same time, you might want to game a little bit later on so then you have the real graphics card waiting for you at the push of a button.

whats wrong with hp?
 
I added several Lenovos (listed below) and I had to update the processor speeds on almost
all the Lenovos that were already in my list. Lenovo has gone from Up to T9400 to Up to T9600
for almost all their laptops.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 (Black White and Red)
10.2" | Up to Intel Atom N720 Single (1.6 GHz) | Intel GMA X4500 | DDR2

Lenovo IdeaPad U330
13.3" | Up to Intel P7350 (2 GHz) | Radeon HD 3450 | DDR3

Lenovo ThinkPad W500
15.4" | Up to Intel T9600 (2.8 GHz) | Mobility FireGL V5700 | DDR3

Lenovo IdeaPad Y730
17" | Up to Intel P8400 (2.26 GHz) | Radeon HD 3650 | DDR3

Lenovo IdeaPad W700
17" | Up to Intel X9100 (3.06 GHz) | Quadro FX-2700 or Quadro FX-3700 | DDR3
 
Albatross said:
The P-7811 FX Edition is now on the Gateway site:

http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668123.php

It directs you to Best Buy for purchase (they are selling it for $50 over Gateway list price).
This may be a Best Buy exclusive.

Gateway P-7811FX
Gateway’s Centrino 2 desktop replacement offers sizzling gaming performance at an unbeatable price.
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/gateway-p-7811-fx.aspx
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I picked one up on Sunday. It's very nice.

No built in bluetooth is wierd, but I had one of these laying around anyway. Also the FN key on the left hand side is infuriating but I'm getting used to it (it's on the corner and the control key is pushed over).
 
GhostDog said:
I picked one up on Sunday. It's very nice.

No built in bluetooth is wierd, but I had one of these laying around anyway. Also the FN key on the left hand side is infuriating but I'm getting used to it (it's on the corner and the control key is pushed over).
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Nice buy!

CNET has a video review of that system:

CNET Editor's Choice - Aug 08

CNET's Dan Ackerman isn't sure how Gateway can make money on this system. He feels the price is very reasonable for the components they use.

4505-3121_7-33201021.html


I agree, the omission of bluetooth seems strange.
 
Is it possible to upgrade the CPU on the new P-7811FX ? I'm thinking of selling my current laptop and getting this new gateway.
 
I've read that it is but the fastest socket P available is a dual core 2.53GHz. It hardly seems worth it.

A quad core 2.53GHz is coming tho.
 
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