Can this benchmark be right?

MarkH · Post by **MarkH** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:43 am

I've got a Dell Latitude P4/1.8 laptop and tried using it when I was on Live 3 and what annoyed the heck out of me is that the audio would stutter badly every 60 seconds. As it turns out the "bug" was caused by a Wireless card (any vendor, but I had Dell's True Mobile) searching for an available Wireless network would somehow interupt the PCI bus on the motherboard.

So everytime I'd start warping tracks and forget to turn of the NIC in the network properties I'd get pissed and start cussing at my computer, until I remembered the issue.

Sometimes it's easy to take for granted to wonderful an Apple Powerbook really is! (Especially with a lot of RAM and a Hitachi Travelstar!)

Padraig · Post by **Padraig** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 11:01 am

MarkH wrote:The Centrino does look pretty slick! The IBM Thinkpad T series looks light and highly portable.

I'm on my 2nd Thinkpad. They're practically indestructible. Had Dells and HPs in the past but def prefer the IBM.

(although I'm a bit biased because I now actually work for IBM).

Remco Halderhooter · Post by **Remco Halderhooter** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 2:38 pm

I'll second Padraig regarding the 1.5ghz IBM T40. With a gig of RAM it's a monster. The main problem is the black plastic might not be the sturdiest ... and it shows up the dust.

A little over 1000 UK pounds from Singapore (Nov 2003), so it could be worth a little holiday and you could visit Zouk club too! The other problem is that they have US keyboards there, so I always have to type 'UK pounds'...

cheers, RH

Padraig · Post by **Padraig** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 3:36 pm

That's a bargain. They're about £1,700 over here before you upgrade the RAM.

Yeah they do look filthy after a while. I need to stop eating my lunch over mine.

raapie · Post by **raapie** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 3:39 pm

without doubt the Centrino's are the kings among laptops.

Remco Halderhooter · Post by **Remco Halderhooter** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:30 pm

Padraig - I had to pay for RAM on top of that too.

Does your Hitachi drive takes it's power from the USB connection? I would prefer one that does, even though the more 'pro' ones often have their own PSU. Have you had any problems with it? I'm quickly running out of space now that I've got broadband ...

cheers, RH

raapie · Post by **raapie** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:53 pm

maybe I should mention as well: I installed an extra 512 mb on my Sony Z1 (1.5 gHz Centrino). Needed to run Reason's Drum Kits Refill smoothly