Laptop ADK 1Q AR
Features:
Processor:
Intel® Core" i3-330M/350M, 2.13/2.27GHz processor(32nm, 3MB L3 cache, FSB 1066MHz, mPGA-989)
Intel® Core" i5-430M processor, 2.27GHz (32nm, 3MB L3 cache, FSB 1222MHz, mPGA-989)
Intel® Core" i5-520M/540M processor, 2.40/2.53GHz (32nm, 3MB L3 cache, FSB 1333MHz, mPGA-989)
Intel® Core" i7-620M processor, 2.66GHz, (32nm, 4MB L3 cache, FSB 1333MHz, mPGA-989)
Intel® Core" i7-720QM processor, 1.60-2.80GHz, (45nm, 6MB L3 cache, FSB 1333MHz, mPGA-989)
Intel® Core" i7-820QM processor, 1.73-3.06GHz, (45nm, 8MB L3 cache, FSB 1333MHz, mPGA-989)
Core Logic: Intel® HM55 Chipset + ICH10M
Memory: Support Dual Channel DDR3 1333 SDRAM, Two 204Pin SODIMM sockets, Expandable up to 8GB
Disk Storage: 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Built-In 7-IN-1 Flash Memory Reader (MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS Pro/MS DUO/SD/Mini-SD)
Intel® Turbo Memory 2.0 supported
Optical Drive: Built-in Super-Multi Drive DVD-RW(SATA interface), Optional Blu-Ray Burner
Display:
ATI Mobility Radeon" HD 4570 with 512MB GDDR2 Video Memory Graphic
15.6 HD+ 16:9 LED (1600x900) Display
Support PCIe*2.0x8
DirectX 10 Compatible
HDCP supported
Audio System: Intel® High Definition Audio Compliant Interface
3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System
Compatible Sound Blaster PRO"
S/PDIF Digital Output(7.1CH)
1 Built-in Microphone
2 Built-in Speakers
Express Card Slot: 1 Express Card 34/54 Slot ,This slot will be filled with a TI based Firewire Express card unless you choose not to
Input Device: Built-in 2.0 Pixel Digital PC Camera
Full Size Keyboard with keypad
Integrated Touchpad Pointing Device with Scrolling Slider Key
Finger print scanner
I/O Ports:
3 USB 2.0 Ports
1 eSATA
1 HDMI Output
1 CRT port
1 Kensington Lock Port
3 Audio Jacks for Line-Out, Microphone-In, and S/PDIF-Out
Built-in 56K Plug & Play Fax/Modem v.90/92 Compiant
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n Half-MiniCard module with PCIe interface
Or Integrated Intel WiFi Link 5100 3x3 802.11AGN Half-MiniCard with PCIe interface (Optional)
Integrated Intel WiFi Link 5300 3x3 802.11AGN Half-MiniCard with PCIe interface (Optional)
Integrated Bluetooth" V2.1 + EDR module
Power System: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter
Size: 14.75"(W) x 10.125"(D) x 1.5"(H)
Weight: 5.8 lbs. with Battery
Warranty: 1 Year parts 3 yr labor
3 Years Optional
From this base here is the custom config i just ordered :
Case ADK - 1Q AR: 15.6" 1600 x 900 LED backlit LCD Clear Glare. Core i5/i7 Mobile proc
Processor Intel - Core i7 620M 2.66Ghz Dual Core with HT 4Meg Cache
Memory 2Gig DDR3 1333 Sodimm 9-9-9-24
Memory 2 2Gig DDR3 1333 Sodimm 9-9-9-24
Hard Drive Intel -
80GB X25M MLC
SSD 2.5 Gen2. 250MB/s read, 70MB write
Firewire SIIG - Siig FireWire 2-Port ExpressCard2 x 6-pin IEEE 1394a - FireWire External -
CD/CD-RW/DVD Slim 8X DVD-RW/+RW and CD-RW Drive. Dual Layer
NIC Included Wired 1GB and Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g/n
Operating System Microsoft - Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Other Software Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2010 Suite with ADK recovery DVD.
Warranty Standard 1 yr Parts and Labor
Lifetime Tech Support
Price: $1, 769.00
Same price as a macbook pro 15-inch: 2.53GHz.
Btw, yep, like lunabass said, they know how to tweak the bios specifically for the best audio performance. After reading such a thing, i really didn't feel like getting a "consumer" laptop, be it Apple, Toshiba, Lenovo or whatever.
I just feel lucky i had some savings and can afford it. It was well worth the wait.
Since i live far from the USA, i didn't go for a three year warranty, because of the cost of shipping. But with lifetime tech support and a ssd drive, i feel very safe. In case i'll have a problem other than the easily fixable one (hd dies, power jack cold solder -unlikely to happen!-, etc...) i know they'll advise me the right way.
By the way, check the
Why us link of the ADK website, and you'll have an idea of the seriousness of a small company that is passionate and has big names as customers.
A bliss...