Keep in mind there's a droid x hardware refresh coming. Looks like a 1.2ghz processor and more ram in the same phone chassis. That's why the "old version" is going on sale
best link I can find atm:
http://playstation.about.com/b/2007/10/01/new-playstation-sku-rumor-madness.htm
http://www.playfuls.com/news_06770_Sonys_Response_to_Elite_Xbox_360_a_New_80GB_PS3.html
Good to know. Does anyone know anything about the new part number? (EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR). It seems they just added it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318
Make sure you ask for application cds as well. I had to email dell to get mine, as the dvd burning/viewing software isn't included when your laptop ships.
I just got a similar machine yesterday. My previous notebook was an iBook, and I'll be the first to say this thing is pretty nice. I opted for the 1.66 Duo, 100gb HDD, and one 9 cell battery. Build quality is just fine, and so far it runs cool. I didn't get a Macbook because I was afraid of the...
I don't think Oblivion is going to be near as demanding as everyone thinks it will. The dev machines use 9xxx radeons, IIRC. That said, I cannot wait for the game to come out.
I don't want to run into the "dual core gaming issue" problems some dual core nvidia users are having, so ....
X2 3800 and an ati x1800xl
OR
3700+ San Diego and an nvidia 7800gt
What route would you take?
I don't know about improvement, but there is a mighty big thread over at nvidia's forums complaining about dual core problems with nforce dual core enabled drivers:
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=9695