Re: RE: RE: OT: Dual Hard Drives

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Tue Sep 25 2007 - 23:43:58 EDT


Dude, the only downside I can see is the 84 pound, requires placards and
flags travelling weight. Otherwise, this thing specs out like I dreamed
it up from scratch... I say go for it.it seems like it will do all you
want it to do...

Jamie Calder wrote:
>
> This is the only one I found that has an integrated tuner (HD too),
> integrated wireless N, Core Duo, a decent graphics card (Radeon HD2600 256
> MB) for the occasional gamming, integrated web cam, Bluetooth (I like a
> wireless mouse without having a receiver sticking out), lots of different
> ports, etc. I've looked and can't seem to find those feature in a $1500
> laptop. A lot come close but and have some of these features but not all.
> Right now my Dell 8200 has an external webcam, external N card, external USB
> 2.0 card, external wireless mouse receiver, external speakers (the HP HDX
> has integrated Altec speakers w/ subwoofer, not as good as external speakers
> but must be much better then the standard laptop speakers), and external
> tuner. One criteria for my new laptop was to have all these integrated
> (except the speakers, that's a plus).
> I really don't want to tote around a projector for the occasional trip.
>
> Even though it sounds as though I've made up my mind, I haven't. I
> appreciate your reply and considering all possibilities.
>
> Thanks,
> James
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Dustin
> Williams
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:15 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: OT: Dual Hard Drives
>
>
> Even if your goal is basically a portable desktop that computer would be a
> waste of money in my book. Get a smaller, cheaper laptop, something more in
> the 15.4" screen and $1500 range and if you want a big screen for your
> extended trips then get a small portable projector. In the end it would
> probably be cheaper and provide more options and portability. However,
> ultimately figure out what your needs and budget are and explore as many
> options as you can for that.
>
> As for a more direct answer for the two HD question, consider the option of
> using an external HD for your second disk.
>
> Dustin
>
> On 9/24/07, Jamie Calder <jcalder3@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>HP HDX9010
>>
>>http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-HDX9010NR-Entertainment-Notebook-Proces
>>sor/dp
>>/B000UBOV4U/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-3113921-8838554?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid
>>=11906
>>67134&sr=8-1
>>
>>Google HP HDX to see the unbiased reviews. It's not something to
>>travel with. More like a portable desktop.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>James
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Pindell,
>>Tim P
>>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:28 PM
>>To: dml@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: DML: RE: OT: Dual Hard Drives
>>
>>
>>Can you post a link to the model you're looking at?
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jamie
>>>Calder
>>>Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 3:41 PM
>>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>>Subject: DML: OT: Dual Hard Drives
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>I'm looking into a laptop that has dual hard drives. Besides using
>>>RAID, or separating the OS and data files, are there any other
>>>benefits of using dual hard drives? Is there a way to speed up
>>>access without RAID?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>James
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>



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