This is a great laptop. However, I just got the 3250HX (same specs but w/ 80gig HD) at Circuit City for 899$ after rebates. So, it's not a bad deal but you probably could find a bit better if you waited a bit.
As for the laptop itself:
Pros:
Small
Well-Built
Fast
High quality...
Regarding FX5200 vs. BB ATI 9600np:
My friend got the former and I got the latter; with a P4 1.8Ghz w/ 512 DDR, he benched ~8fps on Game 2 of 3dMark2003 on 1024x768 max detail no AA etc. etc. (default settings)
with my 1.3 Ghz AMD thunderbird and 640 mb SDR, I got about 17 fps.
my $0.02.
Just checked the Officemax website - the A70 by itself for $299.98 is still there if you search for it, though the page for it is gone. You can still add it to your shopping cart; it's on CBO (Backordered) status.
Just trying to diagnose my problem: when a 9600np overheats, is it possible that it fail-safes and ceases to display video while your applications continue running? this has happened to me a number of times while running a reference board for extended periods of time with gpu intensive apps. I...
I try to watch a divx movie with powerdvd. After around 10-30 minutes first all video in windows freezes while sound continues for about 10 seconds then monitor goes black, indicates that it has lost connection with video card. I can still hear the sound of the movie playing in the background...
Hey, gotta agree with you, except that if/when I get this 9600, I'll be selling my gf3ti200 to a friend for 20$ good deal for him, 50$ 9600 for me. I'm thinking the 9600, even though it ain't the pro will be able to handle half-life 2 better in terms of features. opinions?
anyone know when BB is expected to put their BF deals online? It looks like they'll honor the prices. Specifically, I'm thinking 12AM vs. 6AM Eastern Time
Although the print ad (got it this morning) lists the 9600 under weekly specials, I checked the rebate online and it's only valid from 11/27-11/29. So don't think you can wait and get the card later in the week, b/c it really is a BF deal, though it's not on the front page (6AM-Noon section)...
I remember last bf I think bb had most of its stuff online by around 3 oclock on the morning of. I stayed up until midnight and they didn't have it. Ended up going to B&M anyway.
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