How many months or days left for your warranty? heheheheehe

Just imagine that you have a source of heat that can be use to boil water underneath the keyboard is really something. Hey, who took my Nescafe..

I wish that I can help you there .. but mine is an ATI one.. no more Nvidia..

Like me, we rely heavily on wi-fi, for networking and internet access. If kaput, big problem.. Hopefully, HP will not take long to repair the baby..

True but I tend to operate the baby on the lower side of the permissible range. Talking about the cooler, anybody has the temperature statistics - with and without cooler?

This post has been edited by obm_nlh: Jan 5 2009, 01:26 PM

15 minutes or so for a motherboard change? At least, you manage to get it back on the same day.. not, eh.. come back next week.. heheheehe..

Q1: Is your built-in mic working?
Q2: Is your jack-in mic working?
Q3: Which version of SkyPe you are using?

For SkyPe, I think it works for most versions:

1. From menu option, select Tools->Options->Audio Settings
2. Uncheck automatic adjust microphone settings option
3. Slide the microphone sensitivity bar to your comfort level
4. Advisable if you use headset with microphone option for this

To me, extended or not - depends on you? Is the extended warranty transferrable if you decided to sell the unit while it is still under coverage?

For me, when I buy or invest on an equipment, I will set the duration for its useful life span. Mind you, nothing will go on forever. Once it has passed its "useful" or "estimated" lifespan, I don't feel much if it started to breakdown or not. Nevertheless, I'll still maintain it for longevity. My main concern is the data.. backup as much as possible externally.

If you use and maintain it diligently, 12 months warranty should suffice unless you got one from the "bad" batch.. That's our bad luck..

Yep, you gonna missed the baby. Hopefully, the problem will go away.. sometimes another will resurface as they rectified the old one.. hahahahaha!

Just like my query before also.. Maybe nobody used the docking station at all..

Actually, the usage docking unit is VERY good as it will avoid wear and tear of our existing ports. Right now, I normally use external keyboard and mouse. I can offer to thump the external keyboard better than the baby's fragile one.

It does not take that long to reset the external peripherals once you get back home using docking option. I usually hate to coil and uncoil the power adapter everytime I changed my venue.. Too much cumbersome to me.

I think you can still use the port replicator type especially if you have space on your table. The elevated one may be difficult unless you can somehow get the cooler sticked to your laptop while in that position.

Yes, that's what happened to me too when trying to upgrading from TX1000 to TX2000. Virtually, most of the shops only carry enough stock for its short term sales. As HP is known to ditch the older models once the new version is released, the resellers are behaving accordingly as expected.

Which power plan are you using now?

He's having problem with which model?

If you read the previous forum discussions, problem of overheating tend to lead to potential motherboard failure. This is further compounded by the so-called potentially faulty video chipset (Nvidia).

If you have the so-called potentially problematic motherboard, please do take care on how fast you "drive" your TX. I do recommend you to use "HP Recommended" profile as it's a combination of both speed and battery saving settings.

To my surprise, HP has launched or annouced the availability of TX2-1000 series for the Middle East market. There are 3 models are available (prices not sure yet). Timing end of January 2009 or by early February if adequate stocks will arrive.

Mode CPU RAM HDD Video
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TX2-1035 RM-74 2GB 250GB 958MB
TX2-1055 ZM-82 2GB 250GB 958MB
TX2-1075 ZM-82 3GB 320GB 1470MB

At last, I would say as this development will dictate some movement for Oz market and eventually Malaysia. Sorry guys, maybe they are still sleeping in Oz - so, don't expect any time sooner for Malaysian market, I think.

Out of curiousity, I have checked the internal specifications. About the same as before BUT heck, they are only supporting maximum 4GB-DDR2 memory onboard. In USA, they have two models, TX2 and TX2z. TX2z is capable of supporting maximum 8GB-DDR2 onboard.

Ok, better go to sleep now while waiting for the 8GB model to be released ... zzzzzzzzzz

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UPDATES:

From the website, the cost is say to start from RM5,400. I rest my peace

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Added on January 29, 2009, 6:14 amSorry, just play with one TX2 just now at Dubai International Airport. Heck, still the old X2 processor.. Too slow but looks slick. Price AED3,999.. So, I bet you that it will be around this mark if it reaches Malaysia. Need more time to save now..



This post has been edited by obm_nlh: Jan 29 2009, 06:14 AM

My first rendevouz with the baby at Dubai Duty Free ...



Engine underneath the hood ...



How much you are going to be poorer ...



This post has been edited by obm_nlh: Jan 31 2009, 07:02 AM

Actually, it does make a difference. Just imagine that just around the corner, you want to run 64bit, a 4GB is a bad choice compared to a 8GB one. Since money does not grow on trees (or does it?), getting the appropriate laptop which can last you longer in terms of time usage is very helpful or convenience.

Like me, if a 8GB motherboard is just a slight difference in terms of price, it's worth the wait. From my TX1000 experience, change from a unit with 2GB to 4GB motherboard still being sold with the same price tag. Just need to wait slightly (<3 months).

Don't worry, 64bit OS mast usage will come soon. The response from TX2's screen is a lot better than TX2000 series. Just need to know the extend of power usage from the new screen compared to the old one. Well, now need to wait longer.. zzzzZZZZZ...

I agree with you - the serviceman is very vital for PR and recurring business for HP. A pity that some do not have the experience or flare to be one. They should treat the serviced unit as if it's theirs. With tender loving care, they should fixup the faulty unit.