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Re: Any one see any problems with this laptop configuration?

howard eudwing — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:08:28 GMT

Hey snelldl

I have bought the machine out of necessity - you can find my reasoning in a previous thread. Took awhile to get the Vista installation sorted and I have done zero testing of Liquid on it because I am working on some other design projects and am half-waiting for a driver update that fixes these problems before I have a go. I have two replies 1) it is a beautiful machine, a pleasure to work on, but somewhat buggy. Many have reported DOA remote controls and touchscreen buttons. If you buy it, make sure you get the HP pick up service contract so you can bypass the regular service quue. 2) don't buy it if you have any other serious choices for Liquid. Like everyone says, it is not supported and ultimately hazardous to your mental health to venture down this path.

Re: Any one see any problems with this laptop configuration?

bigrock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:31:43 GMT

snelldl:
Graphics Card 256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT

There have been serious issues with 2600 and 2400 much like the Nividia 8XXX series. These are issues that are not in the 2900 because there some sections of the chip are disabled in the 2900 but are turned on in the 2600 and 2400. At this time there is no fix, however it is apparently the number one issue to be patched from what Lews has said. When that will happen and if they will be successful is unknown so you would be at a quite a certain amount of risk buying this laptop for Liquid.

Any one see any problems with this laptop configuration?

snelldl — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:08:24 GMT

HP finally came out with a full 1920 x 1200 resolution 20" laptop (boat anchor). Here are my chosen specs:

Operating system Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) - I know - Vista 64 bit is naughty for Liquid
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Display 20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1920 x 1200)
Memory 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card 256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
Personalization HP Imprint (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network with Bluetooth
Hard Drive 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
Primary CD/DVD Drive HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer!
TV & Entertainment Experience Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer

Questions - comments - salutations - refutations - incarcerations? I'm primarily concerned about the video card and DX10.