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6 Replies Last post: May 4, 2007 1:59 PM by ceb7369  
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May 3, 2007 11:58 PM

LAPTOP HELP PLEASE!!!

I'm looking at purchasing CyberPower's Xplorer X5-7500 laptop, but I can't find any reviews for it online. Does anyone have any advice about this laptop or CyberPower in general?

Thanks!

Christine
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ceb7369
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May 2, 2007
2. May 3, 2007 11:21 PM in response to: ceb7369
Never new cyberpower was that bad...
Wow! Thanks. What exactly is the BBB they're talking about? And while we're at it, how's Alienware? I can get a similar one there I think...

Anyone?
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ceb7369
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3. May 4, 2007 12:03 AM in response to: ceb7369
I need a laptop recommendation ASAP!!!
OK, here are the specs I was GOING to get from CyberPower, but was thankfully warned off from purchasing. So now, I need a comparable I can get with Windows XP that has long battery life and a great graphics card and top of the line speed. Cost isn't an issue, but I need HELP!!! Please. I'm clueless and I need it for a trip I'm leaving for on May 27th so time is of the essence if I'm going to get a great computer shipped to me in time.

  1. *BASE_PRICE: +1729
  2. ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter
  3. BATTERY: Add 2nd Li-Ion 6 Cell Battery Pack, 3.7V/2200mAH (MS171544) +139
  4. BAGS: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag for 17 Inch Notebook
  5. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7600 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.33GHz 667FSB 4MB L2 Cache EM64T +230
  6. CD: 8X DVD REWRITABLE DRIVE
  7. FREEBIE_CU1: FREE! CyberPower Multi-Purpose Carrying Briefcase ($19.99 Value)
  8. FREEBIE_CU2: FREE! Cyberpower Unleash The Power T-Shirt ($19 Value)
  9. FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 4in1 Media Reader
  10. HDD: 100GB 7200RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE +60
  11. INVERTER: Laptop Car Charger Inverter +59
  12. IEEE_CARD: BUILT-IN 1394 IEEE FIREWIRE PORT
  13. KEYBOARD: BUILT-IN KEYBOARD
  14. MOUSE: Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical Explorer 4.0A USB & PS/2 Compactible +21 (BLUE COLOR +5)
  15. MOTHERBOARD: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset Mainboard
  16. MEMORY: 2GB (2x1GB) PC5300 DDR2-667 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
  17. MSGAME: MICROSOFT AGE OF MYTHOLOGY +6
  18. MODEM: BUILT-IN 56K V.92 FAX MODEM
  19. NETWORK: BUILT-IN 10/100 NETWORK CARD
  20. NB_TRAVELKIT: ULTRA Retractable Cord Connector Kit +32
  21. NOTEBOOK: MSI MS-171544 Notebook 17" Widescreen WSXGA+ 1680x1050 Pixel w/ NVIDIA GeForce GO 7600 256MB Video, 1.3 Mega Pixels CMOS Camera, Mobile Core 2 Duo, & 802.11g Wireless
  22. NOTEBOOK_COVER: Xplorer X5-7500 Notebook Cover (Original Color)
  23. NB_LCD: 17" WSXGA+ Widescreen TFT Display 1680x1050 Pixels
  24. OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional w/ Service Pack 2 +31
  25. PRINTER: None
  26. PRINTER_CABLE: None
  27. RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
  28. SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  29. SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
  30. SPEAKERS: BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS SYSTEM
  31. TVRC: None
  32. USB: 3 x USB2.0 Port Connectors
  33. UPS: None
  34. USBHD: USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive +19 (1GB)
  35. VIDEO: Built-in Mobility NVIDIA GeForce GO 7600 256MB PCI-Express X16 Video
  36. VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
  37. WNC: Intel Pro/Wireless 3945A/B/G 802.11a/b/g 54Mbps MiniPCI Card
  38. WAP: NONE
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4. May 4, 2007 3:50 AM in response to: ceb7369
You're not going to get a laptop with "a great graphics card and top of the line speed", AND a long battery life. High speed requires more power, which drains the batteries faster. I have a Dell XPS1710 which flies, but when I'm playing games at top speed, I'm lucky if I get much more than 1 hour out of the battery. Sounds like you're looking for a desktop replacement, and those systems unfortunately don't conserve battery power very well.

If you're looking to compare systems, you may want to visit the Notebook Forums website.

BBB=Better Business Bureau

Alienware had some customer support issues before Dell bought them out. Don't know if things have gotten better or worse since Dell took over.

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, There will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. So let it be.
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Jan 8, 2007
5. May 4, 2007 5:38 AM in response to: ceb7369
BBB= Better Business Bureau - bad companies get reported to this group and they are supposed to help protect consumers from untrusted companies.
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6. May 4, 2007 1:59 PM in response to: ceb7369
Thank you both, better business bureau didn't click with me. As for great graphics and speed, I wouldn't play games on battery, just writing software, so I'm hoping to find a compromise of a laptop with great graphics and speed for when I run off of ac power in hotels at night and good battery life when I'm working during the day.

Is this a pipe dream? I'll have to check out the dell you mentioned and see if I can get it with XP, and I'll give Alienware another look if Dell owns them.

I never thought finding a laptop would be this hard.
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