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Just got my 7900 GS E1705!!!
Well, got back from class and there it was! I am currently doing a reinstall while I go eat at Chipotle. After that I am going to try some 3Dmark05 stuff ;)
Some first quick impressions. I checked my part #'s to compare my old E1705 to this one... here are the differences:
LCD: Samsung to LG- I actually think this LCD looks better! There is less like leakage than the Samsung and the colors seem a little more vivid, though that may be subjective. Also, the lid of this one closes better than the old.. the old one used to need some force to close it, this one cleanly locks into place.
Edit: as I was, there is light leakage at the top and bottom, but it is less than the old one in total. No matter, I am not put off by it.
DVD Drive: NEC to Sony- :( This new Sony is LOUD. The NEC was so quiet and subtle, this new one rocks the house! Literally.
Keyboard: I don't know the part number, but this new one is much better than the old one; more firm, the button pushes are more crisp and they don't seem to be as fragile. I like it!
Power button: the old one didn't work right, and it seemed stuck on the right side. THis one is smooth as butter!!
I am VERY happy with this new E1705. I didn't think it could get better, but it has!!! Now, I just can't wait to test out the new 7900 GS!
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Way to go! Now, we can all benefit (7800 users) from your re-order if you would do some heat testing of the 7900gs. This'll allow us to decide whether or not to swap for 7900gs vs. 7800 in e1705. Looking forward to it. :)
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Re: Just got my 7900 GS E1705!!!
Man. I'm so jealous...I can't wait to get mine!
What is your config??
Mine still hasn't shipped or anything...I ordered it 5/18 and it has said the same exact thing on the order status site everyday...the waiting is killing me!
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I got the 2.0 GHz Yonah, 1 GB 533 RAM, 60 GB 5200 RPM HDD, 7900 GS, Bluetooth, 6 Cell Battery, Audigy, WUXGA w/ Truelife.
I ordered mine on the 18th as well, but had Next Day shipping through. Hang in there, you will get it before you know it, Dell's under promise over deliver policy makes you feel good ;)
Another edit: this Sony DVD drive BLOWS. It is so fricken loud and obnoxious.
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Man... I'm ancy and can't wait to see that 3d Mark info and the heat it generates once you set it to normal clock settings (It's underclocked when you get it from Dell, from what I read).
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Soemthing is up.. this thing is not allowing me to reinstall Windows... gives me an error after I boot to the CD saying "File setupdd.sys could not be loaded. The error code is 7. Press any key to continue."
This just means no tests until this gets figured out :(
Edit: according to Microsoft, it says the disk drive is malfunctioning. Go figure, gotta rain on my parade :( Sony sucks.
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OK, after some quick research I found that to fix the problem i was having, I had to "switch around the sticks of RAM"... voila, it worked somehow and a fresh copy of Win XP is installing now :)
WTF, why would RAM have anything to do with the XP disc not installing right?
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no idea, but lets get some of those tests goin so i dont miss out on my 21 day thing
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Re: Just got my 7900 GS E1705!!!
this is sweet...it will be what sells me on the e1705 or the z96j =)
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Re: Just got my 7900 GS E1705!!!
I got the 2.0 GHz Yonah, 1 GB 533 RAM, 60 GB 5200 RPM HDD, 7900 GS, Bluetooth, 6 Cell Battery, Audigy, WUXGA w/ Truelife.
I ordered mine on the 18th as well, but had Next Day shipping through. Hang in there, you will get it before you know it, Dell's under promise over deliver policy makes you feel good ;)
Another edit: this Sony DVD drive BLOWS. It is so fricken loud and obnoxious.
Awesome:)
I orderd same day as you but still shows stuck in testing:rolleyes: Hoping it ships the 26th as promised.
Yes, let us know if you get any heat issues or such.
ENJOY!