- Strong Dual Core Processor
- Vista Upgrade Included
- Decent 3D Graphics Processor
- Integrated TV Tuner
- Very Expensive
- Can't Compete With Similarly or Lesser Priced Gaming Notebooks
- Software Bundles Extra
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 Mobile Dual Core Processor
- 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
- 80GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
- 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner
- 17" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) LCD with GeForce GO 7600 GS 256MB Graphics and 1.3MP Webcam
- Integrated Analog TV Tuner
- v.92 56Kbps Modem, Gigabit Ethernt, 802.11b/g and Bluetooth
- Three USB 2.0, One FireWire, ExpressCard/54, Type II PC Card and 4-in-1 Card Reader
- 15.6" x 10.9" x 1.4" @ 7.5 lbs.
- Windows XP Professional and Vista Upgrade
1/9/07 – Falcon Northwest derived the name for the FragBook TLX because they claim that the system is both thin and light. I'm guessing that this is in comparison of the FragBook DR6800 that is roughly 5 pounds heavier and a half inch thicker. The problem is that the specifications for the FragBook TLX are actually more inline with the typical desktop replacement than ones that are labeled as thin and light. Most thin and light notebooks use a 15.4-inch or smaller display and typically weigh about 20 to 30% less.
The second area that Falcon Northwest markets the FragBook TLX is as a mobile gaming platform without the bulk. It certainly has the specifications to handle PC gaming thanks to its powerful Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, fast 80GB hard drive and the GeForce Go 7600 GS graphics. The problem is that the graphics are well below what one would find in a mobile PC gaming specific notebook. It will be able to handle most games alright, but without much of the filters enabled for improved graphics.
Then we come to the biggest con against the FragBook TLX, the cost. For what the system includes, this is probably one of the most expensive systems on the market. After all, it is almost possible to buy two systems from a standard company such as Dell, Gateway or HP for the price of the FragBook TLX. Falcon Northwest does stand behind their products with things such as a pixel perfect guarantee, but the price seems highly inflated.
Having said all that, the system does perform well with its components and it does have things such as the free Vista upgrade, but it makes it hard to recommend as a first choice system unless you have to get a system that you can brag on how much you spend and who made it.
