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> You may have noticed my posts ref LCD/TFT panel replacement. I have been
> trying to repair a broken screen (beware of pens left on keyboards when
> closing lids) with little luck in obtaining a panel in the UK or even
> getting a compatible one that might work.
>
> Well, to get the daughter back up and running, I bought her a Novatech
> Alpha N T5500.............and I am very impressed with this machine. At
> first its plain looks put me off but the high spec at a very good price
> forced my hand to part with the readies. What the heck its only money.
> The T5500, 2 gig ram and nvidia graphics make this machine a nippy little
> beast and the X-Brite display easy on the eyes. The speakers, as with many
> notebooks are a little weak/tinny but hey they can only be 20mm diameter
> under there. DVDs played via Cyberlink are very good. WiFi was easy to
> set.
>
> I also opted for the NO OS and installed a new copy of XP SP2 Home. Vista
> is too new and has too many issues for my older software.
>
> I have no allegiance too Novatech, in fact a run in with them a year or so
> back has never really turned me away from them due to their good prices
> and more importantly close proximity to my home for assistance/return if
> need be.
>
> This machine is well worth a try............especially those that want a
> fairly high spec unit with the NO OS option.
>
> DJ
> the broken screen is on a Novatech Mitac 8640 c2002 by the way and it was
> and still is going strong when mated up with my Samsung 215TW monitor.
> Mind you these do run hot and the fans are/were noisy. I will remain on
> the trail of a new panel.
>