http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/ Engadget Comments for Rock Xtreme 770 notebook with GeForce 8800M GTX reviewed http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
I purchased almost the same machine 4 months ago for $1,800 (Custom built):

Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GhZ)
2 GB RAM @ 800 MhZ
100 GB Hard Drive @ 7200 RPM
Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT
1650 x 1080 Screen

Obviously the 8800 card and addition 100 GB of space would drive up the price some, but that thing should definitely not cost $2,700 more than my machine.

If you really want the new Nvidia card, do yourself a favor a deal with a reputable local shop that can build you one. 90% of the time of the time you're getting better service, better parts, and a better price.]]>Nov 24th 2007 4:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
But for those who are into it, this laptop looks to be very impressive.]]>Nov 24th 2007 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
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Outside of that though, for someone who needs a laptop primarily for work, etc. a gaming laptop usually doesn't have the portability or battery life to make it worthwhile. And for someone who doesn't need portability, there isn't necessarily a ton of benefit to a gaming laptop vs. their normal desktop. ]]>Nov 24th 2007 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/clock gating
process size

That's what I'm looking at. I see no reason why you can't have power when you need it and battery when you don't. Can't ACPI handle that kind of thing?]]>Nov 24th 2007 4:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
It's 2007.]]>Nov 25th 2007 11:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
The thing about gaming laptops is different strokes for different folks.

I own an expensive gaming laptop (Clevo M570U) and I couldn't be happier with it. I know it's about twice as expensive as a comparable gaming desktop, HOWEVER since I live in a small NYC apartment, I simply do NOT have the space for a big gaming desktop and the monitor I'd have to get for it. I don't have the deskspace and I don't have the floorspace for it. I can also take the laptop with me anywhere I go when I travel for business.

This particular laptop looks really hot, but the price is completely ridiculous. If it's a Clevo chassis, you can get the same specs from a shop that assembles no-brand versions of Clevo laptops probably slightly less than $3K.]]>Nov 24th 2007 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
It's not like someone would need the mobility, because who needs that buys a 13-14" notebook, not a 17" one.]]>Nov 24th 2007 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
lol @ dollar]]>Nov 24th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 11:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/]]>Nov 24th 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/
Yeah, but you'll never buy 12PS3's with 2grand in the UK.. I dunno I'm interested in getting a Rock Laptop, I'm in college and want a powerful machine.. but I'd likely pick up a lower end Rock Laptop. Rock are a pretty cool brand though you seem to get a lot more for your money than with Alienware. ]]>Nov 24th 2007 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 24th 2007 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 25th 2007 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Jan 5th 2008 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/]]>Nov 24th 2007 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 26th 2007 2:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Nov 26th 2007 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/24/rock-xtreme-770-notebook-with-geforce-8800m-gtx-reviewed/Dec 15th 2007 5:10AM