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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Laptop for an ITPro / Developer is the UltraNote capable?

    Hi I would like to replace my current Gigabyte P35W laptop with a 15" machine for my work as an IT Pro / Developer. Anyway, one the issues is I am not a gammer ( yes I know very sad!) ,so I want a high spec machine but without the humongous graphics card and the other overspeced things I...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Choosing a Laptop for a busy IT Pro

    hi I have using my Vortex III for a couple of years now and looking to replace it next year, on or before the arrival of Windows 10. I just wanted to start a discussion really to see what laptops are currently available or will be available, that say meet these requirements ( by all means add...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Windows 8.1 Driver or BIOS Refresh for Vortex III

    All I had this "beast" for a couple of years now; used mainly for consultancy work and a bit of social - I am no gamer :gunsmilie: . I am on the whole, quite pleased with it despite being a bit noisy and the sheer weight of it. Recently, I noticed recently it takes ages to reconnect to my...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Best Windows 8 Power Save options for any of the high spec

    Hi I have had the vortex III for a few months now and the only gripe I have ( apart from where the backslash key is positioned) is getting the power save to work and preserve the battery life. When closing the lid and disconnecting the PSU I keep tweaking: When the sleep mode kicks in When...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Extending the battery time on the Vortex III

    Hi I have just taken possession of one of these beasts. Now I am not a gamer but do need a high end machine for the work I do. I just wondered what battery time on average other owners are experiencing, say on Windows 8 or 7? I haven't had a chance to play around with the battery saving...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Vortex III for Developing against multiple VMs

    Hi Finally, ordered this beast for work and maybe the odd game or movie:shifty: Let's hope windows 9 does not require a radical change of spec when that is released. Chassis & Display Vortex Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST IT Pro / Developer Spec

    I am looking for a powerful machine which I want to use mainly for running virtual Microsoft server farms and software development. Hence, I am looking at these key features SSD drive 1 for fast bootup. Graphics performance for a non-gamer so Ivy-Bridge Quad core cpu 32 Gb Ram is a must...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Laptop for IT Pro / SharePoint developer

    Hi I am not sure this is the best place to put this so feel free to move. However, I just wanted to kick start the discussion with the community. Hopefully the community or sales can add to this as more is known about the new range of laptops. Ok, Windows 8 and SharePoint 2013 are shortly to...
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