Compal HGL-30 Owners Lounge

[pyro9219]

This is something I've been wondering as well...

You know on an IBM laptop, when you press any of the media keys (the volume buttons etc), a small graphic comes up and shows the current volume setting. I know other laptops have similar functions, like when you press the internet key, some words on the screen says 'internet explorer' will appear, and it will open IE...

Is there any programs that add this functionality to any computer? is there a way to change the Compal hgl30/80 BIOS to do this?

Isn't my description awesome? (sorry i don't know what the actual name of this is)

Normally called OSD software (on screen display.. clever eh?) I've not seen any universal software available, but I know in the geek arena's there are people that run either the logitech keyboard or ms keyboard software. It sounds like a hit or miss sort of thing depending on how the software is written. Not sure it's worth having another memory resident application just to see stuff though..

[Lt.Glare]

yeah, having a program in windows running in the background just to do that would be pretty weak.

I was just hoping someone would have any knowledge on how to possibly add the functionality to the BIOS, seeing as how it is possible to change the BIOS graphic (yeah i know, the picture was replaced with another, not added on).

[soundfrenzy]

Hey, I've been considering purchasing the HGL-30, and I have a few questions. First is it worth putting the extra cash down for the Arctic Silver paste? Second is 667 MHz memory that much better than 553? How much does this notebook weigh? How does the 7600 Go compare to the x1600 Mobility, and is the 7600 effectively overclockable? Thanks for your input.

[Angelic]

Hey, I've been considering purchasing the HGL-30, and I have a few questions. First is it worth putting the extra cash down for the Arctic Silver paste? Second is 667 MHz memory that much better than 553? How much does this notebook weigh? How does the 7600 Go compare to the x1600 Mobility, and is the 7600 effectively overclockable? Thanks for your input.

First of all, this laptop is so cool that you really dont need the arctic paste. Secondly, 667 is pretty much the same as 553 or whatever it is, because of latency, so yeah both are the same speed. The laptop is only like ~5 lbs. The 7600 is a great card on par with the 1600, although it will get a low score od 3d mark due to Compal underclocking it. However, to answer your last question, yes it overclocks quite a bit. For example, on 3dmark05, you will get a score of ~3100-3200 stock. After overclocking, a score of ~3800.
Scores aside, still performs as well as any other 7600 in real world gaming

[pyro9219]

Hey, I've been considering purchasing the HGL-30, and I have a few questions. First is it worth putting the extra cash down for the Arctic Silver paste? Second is 667 MHz memory that much better than 553? How much does this notebook weigh? How does the 7600 Go compare to the x1600 Mobility, and is the 7600 effectively overclockable? Thanks for your input.

There is alot of information on these questions if you only use the search function

[Fusionburn]

Alright, this is to all the sellers out there.

Does anyone stock the 9-cell battery for the HGL-30 and what are the prices? Thanks.

On a related note, can anyone who has a 6-cell mention the battery life they get on the 30.

[paladin44]

Sure, we have them in stock in our Accessories Store at http://www.powernotebooks.com/category.php?catId=125

$120.00 plus shipping/handling and insurance

[Fusionburn]

Darn, that's pricey! Would you consider taking my new 6-cell and some cash for a 9-cell?

[paladin44]

I am sorry but:

1. It isn't really pricey...I don't think you will find it anywhere else for less can you?
2. We cannot accept your battery in trade. I know it is 'new' to you, but since it has been shipped by your vendor it would be consider 'used'.

[Fusionburn]

Yep, I was only joking there Don.

Do you have any battery life comparisons between the 9-cell and the 6-cell?