I just go a new HP 8710 Mobile Workstation. So far this computer is a solid investment. The time savings will pay for it in a few months.
OS Platform : XP SP3
AutoCAD version : 2009
Graphics Window size : 1280x1024
Test Date (Time) : 8-14-08
Computer Brand : HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstaion
CPU Type : Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 @ 2.6GHz
System RAM : 4.0GB (only 3GB are recognized as "freee")
Graphics Card : nvidia Quadro FX 1600m
Graphics Card driver : 6.14.11.6758
Number of Test Loops : 1
C2008 Total Index = 191
3D Graphics Index = 218
2D Graphics Index = 261
Disk Index = 97
CPU Index = 187
Single Loop Time = 61 min