AVADirect Offering Laptops with Core i7 CPU, 3 Hard Drives
AVADirect Offering Laptops with Core i7 CPU, 3 Hard Drives
Posted 06/02/2009 at 9:44am
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And so it begins. AVADirect announced the upcoming availability of its Clevo D900F laptop, and what makes this special is it's the first one to incorporate Intel's Core i7 processor, the company claims.
"By using a desktop Core i7 processor, the notebook is able to enjoy all the benefits that accompany this hardware platform," AVADirect said in a statement. "Some of the benefits include triple-channel memory, a first ever in a notebook design."
Everything about the Clevo D900F screams desktop replacement, and does so in a big way. The tri-channel memory (up to 12GB of it) comes clocked at 1333MHz "with 1600MHz on the horizon." And if a Core i7 wasn't enough, AVADirect also crams Nvidia's GTX 280M graphics into the mix.
So what does Intel think about a Core i7-based notebook?
"While Intel does not encourage manufacturers to use desktop processors for notebook designs, manufacturers are going to use our processor in many different and innovative ways," an Intel spokesperson said.
You an pre-order the Clevo D900F now starting at $2,500. Shipping will begin next month.
Image Credit: AVADirect
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srt
August 05, 2010 at 2:29am
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erikasher
June 14, 2009 at 2:58pm
I went on AVA to configure a balls out super laptop. Price as configured $10619.92
That is with: I7-975, 12GB ddr3, 3-SUPERTALENT 512GB SSD RUNNING RAID 5, and all the other best goodies.
I think it would be super fun to go to a LAN party with this beast in tow.
ERIK M. ASHER
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Bless
June 03, 2009 at 12:46am
This concept of desktop replacement still bewildered me, isnt it more satisfying to use a desktop given the same power n everything? I mean bigger screen and being able to swap the hardware, so I heard? and not to mention the issue of battery life, what good is a laptop if you cant be mobile with it? isnt it desktop is a much better choice?
Devo85x
June 03, 2009 at 4:57am
It depends, normally you would be right :) but there are some exceptions, for example, im going to college soon and plan on getting 2 laptops, one for class, and one as a desktop replacement so I can still visit people on the weekends without having to deal with leavin a nice computer at a dorm or worry someone will break into my apartment (depending on which I do) :)
jcollins
June 02, 2009 at 2:15pm
Support for 3 hard drives (without removing an optical) isn't exactly common either.
Devo85x
June 02, 2009 at 5:51pm
but from other places you can get: a core 2 quad, 2 280M's, 2 hard drives, and 8GB of ram... not quite as good for CPU intensive tasks, but since its cheaper than this (if you actually get a good one) i would take the other one any day
zippzom
June 02, 2009 at 12:20pm
This laptop is not the first to incorporate the i7, nor to incorporate tri-channel memory! I don't remember the exact company name, but it was Euro-something, and they had an i7 laptop as of 3 months ago. Also, every major OEM has a laptop with DDR3 memory...
Devo85x
June 02, 2009 at 12:25pm
There is a difference between anounced and released for sale. As for the memory, trichannel is NOT DDR3... (well it is, but it isnt the same thing)
johnny3144
June 02, 2009 at 3:39pm
can't you also have trichannel with DDR2 or DDR1? i know there are no consumer board supporting it, but all those server board with gotta have more than 2 channels.
am i wrong?
Devo85x
June 02, 2009 at 5:17pm
Yeah, but there isnt currently anything that supports that, nor will there be.
AVADirect_Matt
June 02, 2009 at 10:55am
Hello everyone,
Let me clarify some things here about this notebook. This is a total desktop replacement for high-end gaming and workstation systems. It is for users who need a portable yet powerful system. While somewhat loosely aimed at gaming, it is more for CAD, Engineering, and Physics calculations more than anything.
Battery life is around 1 - 1.5 hours, depending upon usage and screen brightness.
For more information or to ask any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@avadirect.com
nekollx
June 02, 2009 at 11:25am
oh we know its intended use, but this is the net, specifically a blog. It's our JOB to be snarky.
It said so on my aplication form :P
Phated1
June 02, 2009 at 9:56am
now i just need a UPS to follow me around, so I can dual-box wow anywhere!
Denis63
June 02, 2009 at 9:50am
does it come with a car battery to run this beast? 125watt processors generally dont work in laptops.... -Denis
Defiant
June 02, 2009 at 12:05pm
Ya but think how awesome that would be to bring to a lan party :) Thats really the purpose, it sits on your desk with a 24 inch monitor plugged in until you wanna move it, then its bloody easy!
mlee19
June 02, 2009 at 10:57am
How can you call is a deskktop replacement when you will spend most of the time tied to a wall outlet?? Really defeats the purpose of owning this "laptop".
skhills
June 02, 2009 at 1:59pm
That's what the definition of desktop replacement is. It's a laptop that sits on your desk where your desktop used to be and is plugged in almost all the time. And on the occassions that you need it to be portable, it's a whole lot easier to move than the desktop it replaces. It's obviously not for the coffee shop hopping crowd.
Denis63
June 03, 2009 at 12:30pm
I'd rather lug this thing around than my 70lb tower, monitor, keyboard, mouse. i go to lan parties about once a month and its a PAIN IN THE ASS to bring my desktop. and i can easily bring it almost anywhere. Desktop Replacement laptops are a great idea, but im going to keep my tower and my AspireOne. :) -Denis
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