Mobile Core i7's have launched (920, 820, & 720)

[PsYcNeT]

So as most of us with our nerdy ear to the ground have heard, Asus, HP, and Dell have all released notebooks using Intel's new i7 mobile chips.

http://hothardware.com/Articles/Inte...Launch-Review/

The 920's aren't readily available, but the 820 and 720s are both out in store and online.

So my question is, who has one, how eager should I be for one, and GIMMIE REALWORLD BENCHMARKS!

[bluejays]

I'm completely out of the notebook "scene" now, but how good are these new chipsets and how much will the average notebook that has these, cost? I'm in the market for a notebook, and still deciding between a PC or Macbook (leaning toward PC simply because of the cost, and because I'm used to it). Black Friday here I come! Anyway, back on topic...

[sclitheroe]

Way too high power consumption in my opinion. 45W TDP on the low end, compared to 25W for the P8600 2.4ghz Core2 Duo in my current machine.

Obviously a very powerful mobile solution for CAD or scientific workstation use, but I can't help but think that's a bit of a niche market compared to mainstream laptop users.