3rd gen carbon sticker looks a bit glossy due to the camera flash reflection. Mine got matte and texture feeling on it

I haven't try to peel the sticker out. It won't effect the touchpad sensitivity if sticks on it.

You can try nego for SSD. One time I'm able to nego huawei usb broadband down to RM 100 from it's original price.

Oh rickysim. What model you bought? I want to update the owner list

This post has been edited by soundsyst64: May 23 2011, 11:10 AM

i use thumbdrive to reformat. beat that.

use this
http://wintoflash.com/download/en/

sell the old laptop and buy a new one

I already install and perform benchmark of Dirt 3 in my laptop (using 16:10 22" external monitor)

Settings - High
average min_fps="45.287449" av_fps="53.465855"
resolution width="1680" height="1050"
aspect="auto"
fullscreen="true"
vsync="0"
multisampling="4xmsaa"

Settings - Ultra
average min_fps="18.837097" av_fps="21.628458"
resolution width="1680" height="1050"
aspect="auto"
fullscreen="true"
vsync="0"
multisampling="8xqcsaa"

GTX460m already struggle at ultra setting 1680x1050. If use 1920x1080, surely the fps drops even more

carbonytte is right.. If vsync ON, FRAPS will display 60fps fixed throughout the game. Turn it OFF, FRAPS will display the correct fps, but you will experience a screen tearing.

dirt 3 already out a few days ago.
i perform another testing @1920x1080, ultra. Average fps is 19.6

best choice is use high preset.

Average 56++ fps with vsync off and fan at full speed.

before you apply the sticker, make sure you use a3 paper, sketch the measurement and then cuts the sticker. That's my way to apply the sticker.

@Perwaja

It depends which reseller you're buying from.

There's no tax for laptop once entering malaysia.

Dirt 3 - multisampling mode 8xqcsaa + ultra preset

@jimmykvt
I took out the keyboard from the unit and clean it using cyberclean or blow the dust off.

@mcbarney666
List updated.
You can apply a carbon fiber sticker on the palm rest, like I did on my model

@rickysim84
The power brick is slightly bigger than NP8150
You mean applying the sticker on the palmrest? XD

@kailoonthedog

NP7280 (renamed to NP7282) can add two GPU (Crossfire/SLi mode) and 3x primary 2.5" hard drive (normal or RAID mode). If still not enough, can get rid of optical drive and install hard drive on caddy case to be put on optical drive slot.

Just unscrew a couple of screws can access everything at the bottom

How about travel to JB and find any car accessories shop that sells carbon fiber sticker?

Thanks to blink-blink keyboard, other design customization and warranty

@kpchoo29

You can buy the components from the reseller whom selling barebone notebook like RJTECH.com. I might buy a new laptop and give the old one to my little bro

@kpchoo29
Depends on your preferences. If the current spec able to handle future games in moderate quality and can serve for many years, it's good enough.

@rickysim84
Probably because of the laptop design itself, or the user didn't do any maintenance for a very long time (getting rid of dust, etc)

I want 16:10 ratio screen. Can enjoy 1920x1200 or 2560x1600

Maybe we should create a new section on first post of what kind of backpack they should choose for their unit.