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Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ eMachines Laptop at BB - $1549

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pcNate

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Didn't see any other posts about this, so here goes:

Model is the M6805,
Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ (2.0ghz clock)
15.4" TFT widescreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution
512 MB DDR2700
60.0GB hard drive
ATI Mobility RADEON 9600 graphics with 64MB DDR video memory; S-video TV-out
802.11g, wired ethernet, 56k
1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital data transfer and mobile digital imaging possibilities
Weighs 7.5 lbs/1.5" thin for portable power; high-capacity 8-cell LiIon battery
Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled
Combo DVD/CD-RW drive
7.5lbs, 1.5" high


The price seems okay for what you get, but there's no mentioning of battery life. It is a mobile processor so hopefully it's not too bad as a regular 64 would be. But it's still 7.5 pounds. Dunno if there's any other deals coming up or coupons. So far, no rebates, and free shipping on the website.

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not a bad price at all for an 64 bit processor in a laptop. Alienware was the only other pc maker with this chip. Although, I can't find it anymore.

The only drawback would be the 32 bit OS (XP Home) running on a 64 bit processor. I remember MS was to release a 64 bit version XP Pro early this year.
 
I am trying to talk my boss into getting me this one instead of the emachines 2400+ laptop. Wish me luck!😉
 
This may still drain the battery, it is pulls more watts than an XP-M or Centrino-based P4M. But, if they have fully implemented Cool'N Quiet this may not be bad. One heck of a desktop replacement, but it doesn't way much more than many Tier one manufacturer models do at 7.5 Lbs. Personally, I like the sub 5 Lbers and then have a normal desktop but this would be nice. The 3000+ with it's low-latency memory controller really would kick arse against most any notebook out there, and the 9600 won't hurt for gaming.

 
No problem with XP Home, I would go with Pro. if you will connect to work LAN, etc. Think of the Athlon 64 as a faster, better designed Athlon with the ability to run 64-bit OSs & applications. No problem with 32-bit at all, faster in most everything than what Intel offers.
 
Here's hoping for a MIR this weekend on all laptops or something. I would maybe give this thing a shot. One of the few laptops to have a Radeon 9600 AND it has a 64-bit processor? Plus the 40GB and 512MB. It's pretty killer deal as it is. I wonder if thats ECC ram or not. It's probably 2 256 sticks so it can run in Dual Channel mode.

You could always try to put 64-bit linux on it. 🙂

The two problems I have with it is the low resolution LCD (not all WXGA are created equal.. or very clear...) and 802.11g and I run b in my apartment.
 
Originally posted by: numatrix
not a bad price at all for an 64 bit processor in a laptop. Alienware was the only other pc maker with this chip. Although, I can't find it anymore.

The only drawback would be the 32 bit OS (XP Home) running on a 64 bit processor. I remember MS was to release a 64 bit version XP Pro early this year.
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Not quite. VoodooPC sells their Envy m:855 laptop with the Mobile Athlon 64 3000+ or 3200+.
 
Man, I want this...
I bought a inspiron 8600 for a great price 1498... but i want to return it (i still can) and purchase this.
Course... I have to go through a lot of trouble though... so screw it. hehe.
 
who actually makes these laptops? i'm assuming emachine has a wholesaler or something right? anyone know for sure what the deal is? it is a nice deal
 
Originally posted by: fooshkee
who actually makes these laptops? i'm assuming emachine has a wholesaler or something right? anyone know for sure what the deal is? it is a nice deal
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probably arima or clevo / compal.




emachines is under new management. back in the day when everything they made sucked , their stuff was made by trigem , in korea. the new desktops ar emostly FIC. so maybe FIC makes the laptop too, though i doubt it.
 
Man I wish I had 1600 smackers, cuz that's a real nice setup! 7.5 lbs is not too bad considering the Dell Inspiron 8xxx lines are pretty heavy too.
 
You could always try to put 64-bit linux on it. 🙂
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Im actually thinking about getting this, combined with SUSE 64 bit OS. Anyone know what kind of problems I might have with drivers etc, trying to get this OS on this machine.
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Originally posted by: eviltommy
meh, i was going to buy an inspirion 600m with radeon9200 ... but this one has no burner! just 8x dvdrom
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Huh? Did you mean the eMachines has no burner? It looks like it does according to the Bestbuy listing...
 
Originally posted by: eviltommy
meh, i was going to buy an inspirion 600m with radeon9200 ... but this one has no burner! just 8x dvdrom
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DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes
DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive Speeds 8x max. DVD-ROM; 24x24x24 CD-RW



Hmmmmm... looks like it to me.
 
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