According to those that have had the opportunity to test Pentium M Dothan powered notebooks, the speed gains are averaging about 10% while battery life is consistent with the older Pentium M chips. Here's a wrap up of notebooks that have been reviewed already on the web and can be configured with the Pentium M Dothan (Pentium M 755, 745, 735).
Sony VAIO A Series - 17" inch screen notebook with built in TV recorder and multiple media options via the media bay
Availability: SonyStyle.com now has this available
Review:CNet First Take
Dell Inspiron 8600 - 15.4" screen notebook that offers mobility and power, can be configured with Pentium M 755, 745 or 735.
Availability: Dell.com now has this available
Dell Latitude 800 - 15.4" screen business notebook offering mobility and power, can be configured with Pentium M 755, 745 or 735
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589875,00.asp
Availability: Dell.com now has this available
Dell Precision M60 - Powerful Mobile workstation, can be configured with Pentium M 755, 745, 735
Availability: Dell.com now has this available
Acer TravelMate 8000 - 6.6lb portable laptop with many features including 4 USB ports and DVD burner and Firewire. Can be configured with Pentium M 745, 735
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589800,00.asp
Availability:
Fujitsu LifeBook S7010 - Thin and light portable notebook with 14.1" screen, offers Pentium M 735
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589876,00.asp
Availability: Fujitsu.com now has this available
Gateway 450XL - Multimedia mobile machine that can be configured with Pentium M 745, 735
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589877,00.asp
Availability: Gateway.com now has this available
Gateway M275XL Tablet PC - Tablet PC, can be configured with Pentium M 745, 735
HP Compaq nw8000 - 15" screen notebook for business professionals weighing 7.4lbs it is designed as a somewhat mobile laptop but foremost a power laptop. Can be configured with Pentium M 755, 745, 735.
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589863,00.asp
Availability: HP.com now has this available
IBM ThinkPad T42 - Thin & Light Notebook for business and power users, offers 15" or 14" screen. Can be configured with Pentium M 755, 745, 735.
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589830,00.asp
Availability: Selling at several online retailers now
WinBook W360 - 15.4" wide screen display 6.3lb laptop. Offers Pentium M 735 configuration
Review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1589843,00.asp
Toshiba Tecra M2 - Powerful thin and light notebook, will be available with new Pentium M by end of month.
ASUS S5N, M5N, M3NP, M6N Notebooks: Available with new Pentium M 755, 745, 735.
- S5N - 12.1" <NOBR>screen</NOBR> / 1.35Kg
- M5N- 12.1" Screen/ 1.5kg
- M3NP- 14.1" Screen/ 2.27kg
- M6N - 15.1" or 15.4 wide screen / ATI 9700* / 2.6Kg
Availability: now available from www.proportable.com and other retailers
-
-
The TM800 can be configured with the 755 as well.
It looks to be the best machine IMO. -
Asus also offers 4 Centrino notebooks with a choice of all 3 (735, 745 or 755) Dothans
S5N - 12.1" screen / 1.35Kg
M5N- 12.1" Screen/ 1.5kg
M3NP- 14.1" Screen/ 2.27kg
M6N - 15.1" or 15.4 wide screen / ATI 9700* / 2.6Kg
Availability: now from www.proportable.com and other retailers
Intel Dothan Pentium M Notebook Roundup
Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Andrew Baxter, May 11, 2004.