I'd rather have seen a Core i7 and a 4870-class card. The under-load consumption is not that different. This gear is too dated to be appearing in a brand new line.
I meant to add: especially on a box that can't be upgraded. In such a situation, starting out with the best-possible parts is a must. Apple continually gets this wrong with the iMac line; I wouldn't expect the same from Voodoo.
In their defense, it's likely that the mobile versions of these parts just aren't out yet. As a buyer, though, that looming generation shift tells me it's a bad time to take a plunge.
The Chromebooks are here, starting with Samsung's Series 5, a cute little number that promises instant-on access, 3G connectivity, and long enough battery life to web surf with the best of 'em.
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I'd rather have seen a Core i7 and a 4870-class card. The under-load consumption is not that different. This gear is too dated to be appearing in a brand new line.
I meant to add: especially on a box that can't be upgraded. In such a situation, starting out with the best-possible parts is a must. Apple continually gets this wrong with the iMac line; I wouldn't expect the same from Voodoo.
In their defense, it's likely that the mobile versions of these parts just aren't out yet. As a buyer, though, that looming generation shift tells me it's a bad time to take a plunge.