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  1. 22nd January 2010, 11:50 PM #21
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    Aside from the video card options what else is different the P and W options?
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    Quote Originally Posted by trumanhw View Post
    Aside from the video card options what else is different the P and W options?
    the chassis is different in appearance from what I can tell. As for the video cards, I would not say they're a good comparison since the 1800M in the 8540w will be using GDDR5 ram which will out perform much anything GDDR3 does and the 1800M is OpenGL 3.2 compliant while the other is only 2.1 compliant. Seems like there isn't much to compare it to right now but if past performance is any indicator, it will hold its own whether using it for CAD or playing a top tier video game.
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    I really hope they come out next week. I'm itching for the ability to get my work done at home lol....sigh...
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  4. 23rd January 2010, 03:08 AM #24
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    Quote Originally Posted by altoid View Post
    someone should set up an operation to hack these bioseseeseses and make them user friendly. who wants someone elses stank all over their new toy? i mean come oooon!
    Not going to happen.

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    the chassis is different in appearance from what I can tell.
    That would be a surprising change from previous generation Elitebooks.

    As for upgrading your notebook's GPU, it's not as simple as plug and play. Aside from the differences in sockets, there's also the issue of whether your BIOS will recognize the card, or whether or not your laptop can support the heat generated. For the cost of the GTX280M, you'd be better off buying a GTX 280m equipped machine in the first place.
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    Its not like there are desirable notebooks WITH the 280M ... and plus, I want a number pad in a 15.6" with USB 3.0, an i7, and a GOOD keyboard. Apparently I have to get raped to have that combination. Eh... they know what I want.
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    Any idea why the Canadian website would show a 2/1 release date, while the US site still just says "Coming Soon"? Would HP really take orders in Canada before the US?
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    You made my day, I know what I'm ordering on the 1st...
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

    Any idea when the 17" one is coming out??
  9. 29th January 2010, 09:15 AM #29
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    Default Re: HP 8540w and others are nearly here

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    There is no release date yet, but it's expected on february (or on march!)
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    I'm barely surviving on a HP tc4200 that's getting slower and slower! I need power!
 

 
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