Comments on: AMD prays for Black Friday surprise

By: new york NY

new york NY — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:01:53 +0000

i think amd deservce better market share but i think its intel better marketing and corporate contracts that have strengthened there lead; but by the way right now i m using laptop with AMD Turion 64×2 and i m happy with it

By: R, Oakdale, MN

R, Oakdale, MN — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:55:57 +0000

Oh, I am so rooting for AMD to pull ahead. I think they are pretty intelligent, and it saddens me that they've had it rough recently. My computers have all had AMD processors and they've all been quite satisfactory. Yay!

By: Josh, Tacoma WA

Josh, Tacoma WA — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:30:06 +0000

I first got an AMD processor back in 2003. It was an emachines with an AMD Athlon 1800+ processor, and I've said "so long" to Intel processors since. The only reason I got an Intel processor in my laptop is because the store didn't offer any AMD processors. My current machine has an AMD Phenom (don't remember the rating number), but I am thoroughly pleased with it.

By: Mike, Bend Oregon

Mike, Bend Oregon — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:07:15 +0000

No problem L.D. HP is always having crazy rebates so I don't doubt you paid 700 for it. You are obviously very happy with it and it is a great deal for the price. I think My comments were fueled not by you laptop choice but the authors comment that " (Don’t even think about listening to a CD, watching high-def streaming video, or playing anything more exciting than Solitaire on a netbook. They can’t handle it.)". It definitely makes me think he didn't do enough research into netbooks. From my own experience and hundreds of reviews on amazon it is obvious that this just isn't true. One guy on amazon even posted a video of his netbook running dreamweaver ms-word and playing music all at the same time, then he ran halo! obviously with the settings turned down but wow!

It's been a good discussion so enjoy your laptop as I will enjoy my netbook

Thanks

Mike

By: L.D Austin TX

L.D Austin TX — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:12:39 +0000

Mike, Well put my friend. I enjoyed this debute with you. I know the prices where they are today for my laptop but I have the invoice which is the only hard proof I have that I paid 700 bucks for my laptop.

And yes I agree you have different audenices for different types of systems.

But thinking in long term this is just like the beta Vs VHS and HD DVD VS Blue Ray. Question remains at the end which one will remain the true winner? No I don't think they'll fully disappear like HD DVD did but who will hold the biggest numbers in terms of market size.

Obviously we both have different views and different opinions which is great. Think of how boring this earth would be with out a good debute every once in a while.

And to conclude my comment I have to respect you and your information as you came fully prepared and you did your research unlike others whom have commented with out knowning what they are talking about.

By: Mike, Bend Oregon

Mike, Bend Oregon — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:07:39 +0000

The hp is nice but without native 1080 p resolution you have to scale blue ray and therefore lose the " stunning HD picture " if you have to hook it to an external monitor to run a blue ray disk at native resolution it kind of defeats the idea of HD portability. And with only 2 hours and 22 minutes of battery life with the standard no extra charge 6 cell battery and screen set to 50% brightness. And weighing 5.84 pounds according to the review.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4486

It really isn't meant for someone who wants to take it somewhere for a day without having to pull out the power brick and recharge it. I think it is fine for a desktop replacement but I think it is aimed at a totally different audience than the netbook, I can literally snag my netbook like a paperback head out the door for at least 6 hours, no hassle. I checked out the hp site and if you add the 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity Display (1680 x 1050) and the blue ray player and choose the lowest option in everything else, memory 1gb , HD 160 gb, video card ati 3200, wifi- g only, Turion 2gh proc ( required with the screen option ) and no extended service , it comes to 874.99. Don't get me wrong I think this is a great laptop and a deal, but even configured with all middle of the road options puts it over a 1000 on the hp site. Great desktop replacement option in my opinion though.

I think the sony you mentioned at 2.87 lbs. (with standard battery) 10.99"(W) x 0.93"(H) x 7.87"(D)

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644590401&parentCategoryId=16154

is more in line with a netbook but at over 2000 dollars it is also selling to a different audience, also the screen isn't 1080p it's 1366 x 768.

So even if you dig around you are still not getting true HD on any cheap portable/lite blue ray laptops, but I think the real problem is you are talking about a different audience. What video/audiofile is going to want to watch hd on a postage stamp sized screen, and by postage stamp I mean any laptop screen smaller than 17 diagonal. Netbooks are cheap practical and functional and most important ultraportable coming in at 2 pounds with 6 hour battery lives.

I think AMD will do well in the segment that your laptop lives in but I don't think it will change anybody's mind about buying a netbook. Different audience with different needs.

By: L.D Austin TX

L.D Austin TX — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:03:09 +0000

I have the HP dv5z Series with the blue ray drive. (Remember I never mention anything about progressive scan screen or resolution but that I did have HD LCD). This notebook was built custom including the highest quality ATI card that I could choose at the time. The weight comes in at 4.99 Lbs (5 lbs if you wish to round it off). And yes it does use an AMD processor. Total price did came a little higher than any netbook $700 including shipping. But I'll tell you this I do not regret it one bit this notebook has not lagged once, has not skipped, studder, pixalate, etc not once. Matter a fact it out performs my desktop pc half the times. I love it. and really for what it is its not to much of a hassel to carry it around. You'll spand a little more but I'll recommand it any day over a netbook.

Might I add sony does have a blue ray that weighs in at 2.5 lbs and its a laptop with the progressive scan but price tag on it is 2700 bucks. I don't think no one will be going to it unless your rich.

Just because a majority of the laptops tends to be around the 7, 8 lbs rang and tend to cost a little higher it does not mean you can't find a cheap blue ray laptop. You just have to dig in a little deeper. There out there just a little harder to find. Hope this helps out.

By: Mike, Bend Oregon

Mike, Bend Oregon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:09:17 +0000

Could you tell me what make and model laptop you have, If it's cheap lite and has a blue ray drive and a hd screen, I might buy one.

By: L.D Austin TX

L.D Austin TX — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:20:32 +0000

Mike, I respect your comment. And I happen to own a laptop that is AMD and that has blue ray and all its glory and guess what it does not weigh 8.8 lbs.

But I'm not going to waste my time sitting here writing comments to people who are close minded about products and who regardless of facts will still go for new products for what ever the reason.

I've stated what I needed to say put my facts in writing and that is it. I know I'm right I know did my research so why defend my self and waste time repeating?

By: Mike, Bend Oregon

Mike, Bend Oregon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:37:59 +0000

L.D your outrage about people throwing AMD under the bus sounds a little thin. Do some homework about feather light blue ray laptops with hd capable screens, The cheapest one on newegg is $1499 and guess what, it weighs 8.8 pounds!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117831

Try checking dell or hp, same story there. Just try configuring a lightweight HD ( 1920 x 1080 p ) blue ray laptop, good luck.

My comment was that netbooks are good for a lot more than this article makes them out to be, just go to newegg and read the hundreds of reviews to see what people are using them for, Video watching, work and world of warcraft.

Netbooks are the number 1 selling laptop segment and customer satisfaction is very high.

PS. Expensive graphics cards are a luxury item and people aren't going to be buying a lot of those this season either, read a paper.