Turion 64 Notebook with following specs...

jlccarv · 18th September 2005, 3:22 PM

hey, Im finding it very hard to find manufacturers of Turion 64 based notebooks. It would be great if u could give me some info... Im looking for a Turion 64 based notebook with the following specs...

-MT-30+
-13.3-14.1 WXGA 1280x800 -1280x768, glare-type pref
-1GB+ RAM
-32MB+ dedicated graphic accel
-60GB+ 5400rpm HDD
-8x+ DVD±RW Dual Layer drive
-Bluetooth
-802.11a/b wireless
-10/100/1000 lan
-Type II PCMCIA 2.1 slot
-VGA or DVI out
-S-Video
-USB2.0 and Firewire
-Flash card reader
-8 cell battery
-~2KG

My sister will use this notebook for a while, so im looking ahead to Vista 64bit (hence the 64bit CPU)...

lexx_fan · 18th September 2005, 4:30 PM

Fujitsu S2110

jlccarv · 18th September 2005, 6:04 PM

Hey lexx_fan, thx for the link... that model comes sooo close. Four problems tho:

i) Its not wide screen
ii) Its gfx and sys memory is shared
iii) No bluetooth
iv) MT-28 (would be ok if i, ii and iii weren't an issue)

I found and MSI that comes close too...

lexx_fan · 18th September 2005, 6:39 PM

The lightweight requirement often means you have to sacrifice some features, plus Turion technology has only been around for 6 months, so you might have to wait for a couple more generations to get exactly what you want. Notebook development moves awful quick though, so you shouldn't have too long to wait.

FlameTheFire · 18th September 2005, 6:50 PM

The MSI 635 seems to meet what your after http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...ng.php?UID=610 let me know if you you are after it cos I think were I work we can get the barebones and build it up for you - the only thing is it is hard to get some of the Turion CPU's at the moment.

Edit/ Just saw your post about MSI but the other offer still stands

jlccarv · 18th September 2005, 7:55 PM

Yeah, thx lexx_fan

(btw, wierd show that one)

Hey FlameTheFire, thx for ur suggestion. The MSI u linked to has a 15.4" screen, so its not quite what im after. Earlier when i mentioned that a MSI model came close, i was talking about the MSI MEGABOOK S270

But, its screen is too small and it looks freakn terrible, lol..

evil-mooo · 19th September 2005, 2:57 PM

I am very interested. Where are you located?

Can I get it at cost? (I can build it)

I have found it hard to get the barebone from distributors over here :/

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlameTheFire

The MSI 635 seems to meet what your after http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...ng.php?UID=610 let me know if you you are after it cos I think were I work we can get the barebones and build it up for you - the only thing is it is hard to get some of the Turion CPU's at the moment.

Edit/ Just saw your post about MSI but the other offer still stands

Tony · 20th September 2005, 11:59 AM

Acer Ferrari? Expensive though and the styling is ''to taste".

Be wary of the ATI Xpress thingies... and even X300 thingies... HP have a lappie like this with X300 but it's still UMA.

That MSI 635 comes closest I think.

T.

jlccarv · 20th September 2005, 7:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

That MSI 635 comes closest I think.

Its tooo big..

my sis 'll freak!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Acer Ferrari? Expensive though and the styling is ''to taste".

Too big again...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Be wary of the ATI Xpress thingies... and even X300 thingies... HP have a lappie like this with X300 but it's still UMA.

Yeah, im aware of dat... crazy stuff tho

martymoose · 30th September 2005, 12:42 AM

just bought one in singapore on monday
cost 1300 aus
compaq presario m2205ap
http://h50025.www5.hp.com/hpcom/my_e...3_PY915PA.html
included free bag ,wireless mouse and upgrade to 1gig

heres the specs

Processor AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology ML-28 (1.6GHz)
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Standard memory 512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR SDRAM (333MHz)
Maximum memory Upgradeable to 2GB max (with discard)
System memory 512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR SDRAM (333MHz) upgradeable to 2GB
Cache 512KB Level-2 Cache
Hard drive 80GB (4200 rpm)
Optical drive Dual Layer 8X DVD±RW/±R
Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (up to 32MB shared video memory)
Modem High speed 56K modem
Network Integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet, integrated wireless LAN 802.11g, integrated Bluetooth
Pre-installed software Microsoft® Windows® Media Player, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Muvee AutoProducer, Sonic RecordNow!, Sonic MyDVD, Sonic Digital Media Plus, InterVideo WinDVD Player, iTunes, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security
Battery 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Display 15" colour TFT XGA (1024 x 768 resolution) BrightView
Pointing device Touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll
I/O interfaces (1) 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot, (1) IEEE 1394 port, (1) S-video port, (1) VGA port, (1) Notebook expansion port, (1) Headphone, (1) External Microphone, (1) AC power connector, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (3) USB 2.0 ports
Security features Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
PC card slots (1) Type I/II PC Card Slot with support for 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit Cardbus
Status display System Power, NUM Lock, CAPS Lock, SCROLL Lock, Battery charging, HDD/Optical activity, Media slot, Mute, Wireless
Audio Altec Lansing branded speakers, AC97 audio, volume control and mute button
Keyboard 101-key compatible keyboard
Dimensions 3.81cm(H) x 36.32cm(W) x 28.45cm(D)
Weight 2.95kg - may vary, depending on configuration and components

groovetek · 2nd October 2005, 9:08 AM

flamethefire, any indication of how much $?

MT30, 2x512mb, 40gb, dvdrw... how much would that set me back?

also... what is battery life like??? stupid as MSI page here:

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=610

says Li-Ion 8 cells, 4400mAh, 65W
The battery's life span has been tested with Mobile Mark 2002 software; however, the actual battery run time may still depend on the OS and software.

BUT doesn't actually state how long the battery life is... lol... unless there is some information in "Li-Ion 8 cells, 4400mAh, 65W" that states it...

FlameTheFire · 4th October 2005, 9:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groovetek

flamethefire, any indication of how much $?

MT30, 2x512mb, 40gb, dvdrw... how much would that set me back?

One thing you should know is the processor are in short supply at the moment.

For thos specs you are looking at between 1800 - 1850 depending on what brand/speed of hard drive + ram.

I haven't done any bench tests on the turion with the battery life and I can't do any tests atm as we don't have any in store. Maybe someone else can shed some light i would be interested as well.

Edit - First day back from a long weekend I made a mistake with the different wattage CPU's.

tornado33 · 6th October 2005, 7:40 PM

Howdy.
Asus make them
such as this one
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/57..._TURION_64.asp

Mercz · 8th October 2005, 12:31 AM

mmmm

My lappy recently died and i'm on the new lappy quest. Turion MT looks quite interesting, but are there any models that have decent (3+ hours) battery life? Pentium M is fine, but doesn't have 64 bit yet :/

Mercz

jlccarv · 8th October 2005, 1:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercz

Pentium M is fine, but doesn't have 64 bit yet :/

Thats exactly why i was after a Turion powered notebook. But, non of the models currently available, meet the specs that i desire...

18th September 2005, 3:22 PM	#1
jlccarv Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,132	Turion 64 Notebook with following specs... hey, Im finding it very hard to find manufacturers of Turion 64 based notebooks. It would be great if u could give me some info... Im looking for a Turion 64 based notebook with the following specs... -MT-30+ -13.3-14.1 WXGA 1280x800 -1280x768, glare-type pref -1GB+ RAM -32MB+ dedicated graphic accel -60GB+ 5400rpm HDD -8x+ DVD±RW Dual Layer drive -Bluetooth -802.11a/b wireless -10/100/1000 lan -Type II PCMCIA 2.1 slot -VGA or DVI out -S-Video -USB2.0 and Firewire -Flash card reader -8 cell battery -~2KG My sister will use this notebook for a while, so im looking ahead to Vista 64bit (hence the 64bit CPU)... __________________ Sony Vaio Club Member #4 Last edited by jlccarv; 18th September 2005 at 6:11 PM.

18th September 2005, 4:30 PM	#2
lexx_fan Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 566	Fujitsu S2110 __________________ Watch thou for the mutant.

18th September 2005, 6:04 PM	#3
jlccarv Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,132	Hey lexx_fan, thx for the link... that model comes sooo close. Four problems tho: i) Its not wide screen ii) Its gfx and sys memory is shared iii) No bluetooth iv) MT-28 (would be ok if i, ii and iii weren't an issue) I found and MSI that comes close too... __________________ Sony Vaio Club Member #4 Last edited by jlccarv; 18th September 2005 at 6:09 PM.

18th September 2005, 6:39 PM	#4
lexx_fan Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 566	The lightweight requirement often means you have to sacrifice some features, plus Turion technology has only been around for 6 months, so you might have to wait for a couple more generations to get exactly what you want. Notebook development moves awful quick though, so you shouldn't have too long to wait. __________________ Watch thou for the mutant.

18th September 2005, 6:50 PM	#5
FlameTheFire Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 196	The MSI 635 seems to meet what your after http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...ng.php?UID=610 let me know if you you are after it cos I think were I work we can get the barebones and build it up for you - the only thing is it is hard to get some of the Turion CPU's at the moment. Edit/ Just saw your post about MSI but the other offer still stands Last edited by FlameTheFire; 18th September 2005 at 7:13 PM.

18th September 2005, 7:55 PM	#6
jlccarv Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,132	Yeah, thx lexx_fan (btw, wierd show that one) Hey FlameTheFire, thx for ur suggestion. The MSI u linked to has a 15.4" screen, so its not quite what im after. Earlier when i mentioned that a MSI model came close, i was talking about the MSI MEGABOOK S270 But, its screen is too small and it looks freakn terrible, lol.. __________________ Sony Vaio Club Member #4

20th September 2005, 11:59 AM	#8
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	Acer Ferrari? Expensive though and the styling is ''to taste". Be wary of the ATI Xpress thingies... and even X300 thingies... HP have a lappie like this with X300 but it's still UMA. That MSI 635 comes closest I think. T. __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member

30th September 2005, 12:42 AM	#10
martymoose Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: coffs harbour Posts: 163	just bought one in singapore on monday cost 1300 aus compaq presario m2205ap http://h50025.www5.hp.com/hpcom/my_e...3_PY915PA.html included free bag ,wireless mouse and upgrade to 1gig heres the specs Processor AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology ML-28 (1.6GHz) Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Standard memory 512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR SDRAM (333MHz) Maximum memory Upgradeable to 2GB max (with discard) System memory 512MB (1 x 512MB) DDR SDRAM (333MHz) upgradeable to 2GB Cache 512KB Level-2 Cache Hard drive 80GB (4200 rpm) Optical drive Dual Layer 8X DVD±RW/±R Graphics Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (up to 32MB shared video memory) Modem High speed 56K modem Network Integrated 10/100 LAN Ethernet, integrated wireless LAN 802.11g, integrated Bluetooth Pre-installed software Microsoft® Windows® Media Player, Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Money, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Muvee AutoProducer, Sonic RecordNow!, Sonic MyDVD, Sonic Digital Media Plus, InterVideo WinDVD Player, iTunes, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Symantec Norton Internet Security Battery 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery Display 15" colour TFT XGA (1024 x 768 resolution) BrightView Pointing device Touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll I/O interfaces (1) 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot, (1) IEEE 1394 port, (1) S-video port, (1) VGA port, (1) Notebook expansion port, (1) Headphone, (1) External Microphone, (1) AC power connector, (1) RJ-11, (1) RJ-45, (3) USB 2.0 ports Security features Kensington MicroSaver lock slot PC card slots (1) Type I/II PC Card Slot with support for 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit Cardbus Status display System Power, NUM Lock, CAPS Lock, SCROLL Lock, Battery charging, HDD/Optical activity, Media slot, Mute, Wireless Audio Altec Lansing branded speakers, AC97 audio, volume control and mute button Keyboard 101-key compatible keyboard Dimensions 3.81cm(H) x 36.32cm(W) x 28.45cm(D) Weight 2.95kg - may vary, depending on configuration and components Last edited by martymoose; 30th September 2005 at 12:45 AM. Reason: forgot to add name

2nd October 2005, 9:08 AM	#11
groovetek Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE Melbourne, 3150 Posts: 2,934	flamethefire, any indication of how much $? MT30, 2x512mb, 40gb, dvdrw... how much would that set me back? also... what is battery life like??? stupid as MSI page here: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=610 says Li-Ion 8 cells, 4400mAh, 65W The battery's life span has been tested with Mobile Mark 2002 software; however, the actual battery run time may still depend on the OS and software. BUT doesn't actually state how long the battery life is... lol... unless there is some information in "Li-Ion 8 cells, 4400mAh, 65W" that states it... __________________ Does overclocked RAM turn you on? Join now and get in on the action! www.i4memory.com (System Specs: DFI NF4, Vapochilled Opteron 146 @ 3.3ghz, BH5 , 6800U R.I.P 3ghz Venice 3000+) Successful Trades = 120 +1 pending (Click for details of trustworthy OCAU traders) VCE English Tuition

6th October 2005, 7:40 PM	#13
tornado33 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,622	Howdy. Asus make them such as this one http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/57..._TURION_64.asp __________________ Asus P5Q3 deluxe WiFi AP@n, Q9450 2.67 Ghz 8Gb Kingston DDR3. Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit 1TB Seagate Sata2, 500Gb Seagate Sata2 Asus "Silent Magic" fanless 8500GT VGA Antec Nine Hundred Case, 650-watt Coolermaster PSU

8th October 2005, 12:31 AM	#14
Mercz Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 70	mmmm My lappy recently died and i'm on the new lappy quest. Turion MT looks quite interesting, but are there any models that have decent (3+ hours) battery life? Pentium M is fine, but doesn't have 64 bit yet :/ Mercz