A8Js - Owner's Lounge

[Bbc84]

the case doesnt seem to have much padding, but the material seems fine, and i like the look of it. I wouldnt mind keeping it until it fall apart then getting a better padded case or just get a extra sleve to put into the case.

[stamar]

Stamar: The hinges are different? pics please just wanted to know how different, maybe they've fixed the issue with hinges getting lose on the A8Jm

I will definitely research this but I have to do it on monday.

[stamar]

the machine is literally cold after being on 6 hours.

[Bbc84]

Do you guys use Notebook Hardware Control (NHC) or do you use Power4Gear? I used NHC the first day, it was way more informative than Power4Gear, but it does take more time to switch modes, compared to power4gear where u press that button up top by the screen.

[jabba1900]

Regarding the case, I'm actually quite happy with it. Sure, it's not the most stylish thing out there, but I didn't expect a Prada handbag or anything. It seems solid, though, and I'll keep using it until it breaks.

The mouse is also just fine. Yes, it's one of those generic $10 mice with no extra buttons or anything, but it does its job. Actually, just today Staples had a great one-day offer for a wireless Logitech LX7, so I picked up one of those. Very neat, and an absolute steal at $19.99 plus tax! (After $30 instant rebate and $10 online rebate).

peekaboom mentioned problems with connecting to networks coming out of hibernation. I never had that problem, and I always put the laptop in hibernation rather than shutting down. Not sure what's going on there.

[peekaboom]

re: internet connectivity

I think I just need to let it set for a bit. Coming out of hibernation if I had thunderbird mail client running in the taskar I need to shut it down then refresh the wireless connection. Dunno why that's the case, maybe Tbird keeps the machine thinking it is connected through a previous authentiation.

Heh, I can't even look at my desktop top anymore. Even with the light leakage, the a8js looks SOO much crisper than my CRT, a 17" viewsonic from about six years ago. This is DEFINITLY faster than my desktop too.

BTW, for you gamers out there, you can download Supreme Commander beta (spiritual successor to total annihilation) and a crack that's you play around with the skirmish mode or LAN (no internet through, need to be a registered beta tester). Anyway, its a fun game, looks nice on this machine.

[stamar]

The screen has a really bad viewing angle

but when youre looking at it straight on its extremely detailed and contrasted.

I love it Im glad I went for this higher resolution screen type without ever seeing one because it looks so much better.

[Seajewel]

i use NHC for the "quiet" option in the HD section because the HD access noise drove me crazy at the beginning, and NHC makes it virtually silent.

[12Marshall]

How about some real info...
Can we adjust the FSB?
Can we change voltage?
can we overclock this baby?

[stamar]

battery just lasted 3 and a half hours with no settings change browsing the web using the wifi

this is more than advertised.
Why do you think this is?