As Fallout 3 is one of the most popular PC games right now, I decided to compile the available benchmarks for low-end and mainstream laptop graphics cards. I could not find any formal benchmarks, so most of the information comes from comments in forums. In case you want to share your experience with Fallout 3, post a comment here or send a message to info@optimitza.cat.
Archive for 2008
Fallout 3 laptop benchmark compilation
Thursday, November 27th, 2008HP coupon code (11/26/2008)
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008HP has a NEW Coupon that launches today, Save $250 on the purchase of a dv4z or dv4t , quantities are limited, so hurry!
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Laptop reviews: Asus Eee PC 900HA, Asus F8VA, HP Touchsmart tx2 i altres
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Here you have the laptop reviews of the week:
- Asus Eee PC 900HA (8.9″): Notebook Review (very positive opinion).
- Asus F6 (13.3″): CNET UK (7.6/10).
- Asus F8VA-B1 (14.1″): Notebook Review (very positive opinion).
- Asus G50Vt-X1 (15.4″): Notebook Review (positive opinion).
- Asus N10Jc-A1 (10″): PC Magazine (4/5).
- Averatec Buddy (10″): CNET (2.5/5).
- HP Mini 1000 (10″): Slashgear (positive opinion).
- HP Touchsmart tx2 (12.1″): Laptop Magazine (first look, video).
- Lenovo Ideapad U330 (13.3″): PC Magazine (3.5/5).
Other interesting reviews:
- The best notebooks of 2008: Laptop Magazine.
- 10-inch netbook head-to-head: Laptop Magazine.
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Small and fast laptops, ultraportables and netbooks
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008This week I added two new sections to the laptop selections:
- Small and fast laptops. 12-14″ with fast processors and often dedicated graphics cards.
- Full-featured ultraportables. 11-12″ with dual-core processors, optical drive and all.
These two sections add to the netbook comparison to cover a wide array of small and light laptops. If you need a light laptop, I think you are going to find them helpful.
HP Touchsmart tx2: 12.1-inch tablet PC with multi-touch screen
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008HP just released its Touchsmart tx2 tablet PC: it is essentially a Pavilion tx2500z with multi-touch screen an a new Imprint Finish.
It uses AMD processors, up to 8 GB RAM and 500 GB HD, and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics. Available from 1149 $ at the HP Home & Home Office Store
Source and additional info: Notebook Review.
First look (with video, you can see the use of the multi-touch screen): Laptop Magazine.
HP coupon codes (11/17/2008)
Monday, November 17th, 2008HP’s 5 Days of Deals:
Today’s Deal (Hurry, valid 11/17 only!)
Stackable $150 off the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion tx2500z Notebook PC. Use code NB8457. Save $320 in instant savings on the purchase of an HP Pavilion tx2500z Notebook PC at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Use $150 coupon code NB8457 + $170 instant rebate. Offer limited to the first 500 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions. Restrictions apply. Combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
New HP Coupons:
(Expires after 1,350 uses or 11/23, whichever comes first)
$400 off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Desktop PC configured at $999 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: DT4628.Offer excludes HP Touchsmart PCs. Offer limited to the first 1,350 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions. Restrictions apply. Not combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
(Expires after 1,000 uses or 11/23, whichever comes first)
$250 off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $799 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: NB5111.Offer excludes HP Special Edition Notebooks and HP Mini 1000 Notebook. Offer limited to the first 1,000 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions. Restrictions apply. Not combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
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Laptop reviews: Acer Aspire 8930G, Dell Latitude E6400, Dell Precision M2400, Toshiba Qosmio X300 and others
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Here you have the laptop reviews of the week:
- Acer Aspire 8930G-6448 (18.4″): Laptop Magazine (4/5).
- Asus X80L (15.4″): X-bit Labs (positive opinion).
- Asus X59SL-X2 (15.4″): TigerDirectBlog (video).
- Dell Latitude E6400 (14.1″): Notebookcheck (87%).
- Dell Precision M2400 (14.1″): Notebookcheck (86%).
- Fujitsu Lifebook T2020 (12.1″): Tablet PC Review (very positive opinion).
- Gateway MC7803u (16″): Notebook Review (very positive opinion).
- HP Compaq 6730b (15.4″): Notebook Review (positive opinion).
- HP Pavilion dv3510nr (13.3″): CNET (4/5).
- Lenovo IdeaPad U330 (13.3″): Laptop Magazine (3.5/5), Notebook Review (positive opinion).
- Lenovo Thinkpad SL300 (13.3″): Laptop Magazine (4/5).
- Lenovo Thinkpad W500 (15.4″): Notebookcheck (85%).
- Samsung Q310 (13.3″): CNET UK (7,4/10), Laptop Magazine (3.5/5).
- Samsung X460-44P (14.1″): Laptop Magazine (4/5).
Toshiba Satellite E105-S1402 (14.1″): CNET (3.5/5).- Toshiba Satellite M305-S4835 (14.1″): PC Magazine (3.5/5).
- Toshiba Qosmio X300-11L (17″): Notebookcheck (85%).
Other interesting reviews:
- Dual-Core Intel Atom 330 (desktop): PC Pro.
- Multimedia laptop comparison: Tom’s Hardware.
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AMD announces platforms and processors for ultraportables
Friday, November 14th, 2008AMD announced yesterday two new platforms for ultraportables, codenamed “Congo” and “Yukon“, including the “Conesus” (dual-core) and “Huron” (single-core) processors. According to AMD, they are not direct competitors to Intel’s Atom: their thermal design power (TDP) is not as low, and they provide an uncompromised computing experience. In addition, they are not specifically designed for netbooks, but they are small enough to be mounted in 10-inch or even smaller ultraportables. So they look as something in between of an Atom and an ultralow voltage Core 2 Duo. Availability is expected in 1st half 2009.
A new platform for mainstream laptops was announced, too: codenamed “Tigris“, with “Caspian” processors. Availability is expected in 2nd half 2009. The name Phenom II was confirmed for the new 45 nm desktop processors.
Sources: Extremetech and Ars Technica.
HP coupon codes (11/10/2008: expired)
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008HP has 2 NEW Coupons that launch today, Save 30% on a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $999 or greater & Save $200 on a customized HP Pavilion Desktop PC configured at $999 or greater! Quantities are limited, so hurry!
30% off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Notebook PC configured at $999 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: NB3434. Offer excludes HP Special Edition Notebooks and HP Mini 1000 Notebook. Offer limited to the first 1,350 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions. Restrictions apply. Not combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
$200 off web-only coupon for the purchase of a customized HP Pavilion Desktop PC configured at $999 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: DT2314. Offer excludes HP Touchsmart PC. Offer limited to the first 540 coupons redeemed. 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions. Restrictions apply. Not combinable with instant rebates. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com.
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Laptop reviews: Alienware M17, Asus N10, Dell Inspiron Mini 12 and others
Sunday, November 9th, 2008Here you have the laptop reviews of the week:
- Alienware M17 (17″): CNET (3,5/5).
- Apple Macbook (13.3″): Notebookcheck (89%).
- Apple Macbook Pro (15.4″): Notebook Review (opinió positiva), Notebookcheck (90%).
- Asus Eee PC S101 (10″): CNET (3,5/5).
- Asus N10J-A2 (10″): Tiger Direct Blog (vídeo).
- Asus N10E-A1 (10″): Tiger Direct Blog (vídeo).
- Asus N10JC-A1 (10″): Notebook Review (opinió neutra), Laptop Magazine (4/5).
- Asus X83VB-X1 (14.1″): CNET (3,5/5).
- Dell Inspiron Mini 12 (12.1″): Laptop Magazine (3,5/5).
- Dell Latitude E6400 (14.1″): PC Magazine (4/5).
- Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo M9410 (14.1″): CNET UK (7,1/10).
- Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S6420 (13.3″): CNET UK (7,8/10).
- Gateway M-7818u (15.4″): Laptop Magazine (3,5/5).
- Sony Vaio Z (Z590, 13.1″): PC Magazine (4,5/5)
- Toshiba NB100 (10″): APC Magazine (opinió negativa).
- Toshiba Qosmio F50-10Z (15.4″): CNET UK (7,1/10).
- Zepto Mythos A15 (15.4″): Notebookcheck (84%).
- Zepto Nox A15 (15.4″): CNET UK (8/10).
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