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Hack&Lube · 03-19-2011, 05:09 PM

Sandy Bridge includes a built in GPU and I read somewhere that when not gaming, it should switch to the GPU built into the Sandy Bridge core which could greatly increase battery life. I am not sure if this is true however.

It's also about 10-16% faster clock for clock which works out to be 40-50% faster in some cases.

You're right, it does not justify the extra $350, I was just explaining why it's on sale. They are getting the new stock in. When this laptop first came out, it was around $1700 as well.

03-19-2011, 05:09 PM	#9
Hack&Lube Atomic Nerd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	Sandy Bridge includes a built in GPU and I read somewhere that when not gaming, it should switch to the GPU built into the Sandy Bridge core which could greatly increase battery life. I am not sure if this is true however. It's also about 10-16% faster clock for clock which works out to be 40-50% faster in some cases. You're right, it does not justify the extra $350, I was just explaining why it's on sale. They are getting the new stock in. When this laptop first came out, it was around $1700 as well. Last edited by Hack&Lube; 03-19-2011 at 06:12 PM.