Err NO.


If you have heat problems, FLASH YOUR BIOS TO THE NEWEST REVISION F05.

CPUID Hardware Monitor or Speedfan.


But if it's hot, flash the BIOS.

The dual core white version is coming soon. Like, this week.

That's the one I want, since they replaced the graphics from HD3410 + 690G to HD3200 (780G all in one). Slightly less graphics oomph, but uses less power. Games like L4D should be playable now with an extra core.


In fact it makes the original Neo CPU look kinda retarded.

Neo X1 1.6Ghz - 15W
Neo X2 1.6Ghz - 18W (and 780G saves power)


And did I mention that it's white? Aww.





This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 4 2009, 11:41 PM

I assume they have the black version as usual.

But black one looks so fugly, especially the white circles on it. Awfully tacky.


The white one was the one that I had my eyes on from the start. *ahem*

I'm okay with the current white/black layout though.


Personally I like edge-flush LCD displays (as they look way more classy than the older notebooks where your LCD screen "sinks" in), and these obviously require a black bezel.


I don't want the DVD rom at all. In fact, if I get a rebate for not wanting another useless piece of junk, I'd take it.



And are you sure it's green letters? Looks like a mild case of overexposure + flash in that pic.

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 4 2009, 11:57 PM

Launches June 10 according to CNet.


And as usual probs US first thingy.

More info on the new dv2.


There will be 2 types of dual core CPUs.

1. Athlon Neo X2 L335. 1.6Ghz, 2*256KB L2 Cache
2. Turion Neo X2 L625. 1.6Ghz, 2*512KB L2 Cache

Both CPUs have a TDP of 18W. Both chips are still 65nm Brisbanes, but they are quite good tempered.

Graphics is still 3410 I think, no 3200 option.

I'm wrong about the bigger battery thingy I think, that was between 4cell and 6cell.

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 10 2009, 01:20 AM

US Site is updated now!

DV2 is now a customizable model.

I took some options below... dual core for 625USD. Gila gila gila cheap. For HD3410 add 50USD (and 30USD for Vista premium, these sneaky bastards).

Espresso Black
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
• AMD Athlon™ Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor for Ultrathin Notebooks L335 (1.6 GHz)
• FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (1 Dimm)
• FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• ATI Radeon™ X1250 Graphics w/64MB Display Cache Memory-For L335 Processor and Vista Basic
• 12.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
• Webcam Only
• Wireless-G Card
• HP Color Matching Keyboard
• 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Microsoft® Works 9.0


My own "fav" model would take up 780USD, with a Turion for better gaming and more RAM.

I suspect they'll have 2 models, the current one (price cut to RM1.8-2k), and the dual core one at 2.5-2.7k with every ****ing option imaginable to man.

I hope they have more SKUs though, the sweet spot is in the middle.


NOTE: Does NOT include DVD burner anymore. Blu ray should be coming later. Bluetooth is also no longer coming by default (I assume it WAS)

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 10 2009, 08:06 PM

^ Obviously choose the best spec stuff and the price would go up like crazy. For normal people it *will* be <800USD with Turion and 3410.

The recommended spec really fits the bill as a proper notebook that should be enough for whatever you throw at it.

The dual core 1.4Ghz Acer Timeline is RM3.2k+ I saw on shelf. With a GMA4500.

With a HD 4330 (which can't play much better stuff either) Acer Timeline prices should be 3.5-3.6k. You might as well get the Apple Macbook "Pro" 13 for a bit more.

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 10 2009, 09:53 PM

You can get better specs, but nothing comes close to the claimed 7 hours of battery life on the MBP.
So logical progression from Acer Timeline (mobility focused, kinda overpriced) would actually be the Macbook Pro 13 (mobility focused, can do more stuff, more expensive, overpriced in relative)

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 10 2009, 10:19 PM

Nah, the Timeline dual is expensive because the Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 is.

Intel's ProcessorFinder says that the SU9400 and SU3500 (single core) are both 260USD, but the 3500 is subsidized much more after the CULV platform introduction. The 9400 is also subsidized, but less.


I can imagine the Neo chips selling at 50-150USD depending on version.


As for Apple, you just have to give them props for getting the unibody chasis down to 4k ringgit, regardless of the lacking specs. Build quality is a cut above anything else.

This post has been edited by X.E.D: Jun 10 2009, 10:55 PM

MSI is going to put Congo in its 15 inch X-Slim IIRC.

As for the dv2, it might be a design problem instead? For the rest of us, undervolt as usual LAWL.

Because it's you know... slim?

*If* battery life is solved (4+hr) it will automatically retire every ultraportable notebook on the market currently. Yes, those RM7000 Fujitsus and Toshibas.