Typical price: £2,468
What is it: Laptop with desktop PC performance
What we think: It isn't cheap, but this dual-core laptop will make you the envy of your tech-savvy friends
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 January 2006
Tags: rockdirect, rockdirect Xtreme 64, plastic, displays, CPU
We like:
Cutting-edge graphics card; fast CPU; image quality; full-size keyboard; good range of I/O ports
We don't like:
It gets hot and loud during during intensive tasks and it's extremely heavy
You might also need:
USB mouse; external hi-res monitor
CNET UK judgement:
The Extreme 64 doesn't just hold its own against high-performance desktops, it can outmuscle many of them. But its use of desktop components means it produces substantial noise and heat, and being quite heavy, it's hard to take on the road. If you're prepared to pay the price of portability to get the ultimate in laptop performance, then it's a good investment
Full review:
The rockdirect Xtreme 64 is the first laptop to use a dual-core CPU. In this case it's not the Intel Core Duo mobile processor, but rather the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+, which can more commonly be found in high-end desktop PCs. As a result, the Xtreme 64 is geared to provide excellent performance across a wide range of applications and has particularly strong multitasking capabilities. Continue Reading...
rockdirect Xtreme 64 History
19 May 2006 in Reviews
So you thought laptops were no good for gaming, did you? Well, if you get to grips with mobile graphics technology, that wait for the Nintendo Wii may not feel quite so long
5 Apr 2006 in Reviews
Desktop-replacement laptops are a great alternative to owning a full-sized PC. They have the advantage of being portable (or at least luggable) and many of the latest models offer performance in line with the fastest desktop PCs...
12 Jan 2006 in Crave
Dual-core: rockdirect Xtreme 64 laptop
Some laptops can be used while on your lap, but not this bad boy -- the Xtreme 64 will make your knees buckle under the weight of its myriad high-end components
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January 24, 2006
Posted by: Ian Campbell
"The worlds first and greatest dual core notebook"
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