Right on. What sort of apps do you run? Mine is not jerky, but xscreensaver has been the main 3D load =/
On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Jim K 12 <[email protected]> wrote: > I am more concerned about the graphic display abilities based on the > reviews I have read than the ability of the processor. I occasionally > download short videos 2-30 minutes long. I was wondering how jerkiness of > the display. > Jim K > Ben Barrett wrote: > >> I don't think you'll find any/many dual-core netbooks, all the ones I've >> seen use the 270 chip, which is hyperthreaded but single-core (don't be >> confused by the kernel's recognition of hyperthreading which will show cpu0 >> and cpu1). I got one of those MSI Wind Net-stations (the barebones desktop, >> ~$150 at newegg) and it is a dandy. Is there something in particular you >> need out of the graphics, which you're concerned about? I got some type of >> hardware acceleration out of the box, using the latest ubuntu 9.04 I had >> burned and installed. Looks good, I think I'm only driving 1280x1024 >> though. I do wish it had a second video-out. There are Atom board out >> there which take expansion, too :) >> But the MSI Wind desktop models (the *newer* one is dual-core, look >> carefully at the specs b/c they did make a 270-chipped model first, AFAICT) >> are pretty easy to setup and has been perfectly reliable (mine is in a >> filthy environment, but only for a few weeks so far). Like many laptops, >> the fan kicks as you actually use the CPU more, and I've read that some >> extra thermal paste done carefully (some mods include massive heatsinks too >> of course) can reduce this. The dual-core barebones model I got (cpu in >> place, didn't notice if it was socketed or soldered) even includes a wifi >> antennae. If they only supported 64-bit and 8GB RAM, eh? :) >> >> Best of luck, >> >> Ben >> >> PS - I am confused about your question. You seem to be questioning the >> vendors, but speak of quality control. I bought from NewEgg, but yes, also >> have experience shopping with the vendors you listed, and they're all about >> the same, although NewEgg and others seem more "agile" which only shows up >> when there are problems/confusions. If you watch the sales on dealnews or >> techbargains or whatever you will probably see it. What they call the >> "Nettop 100" model seems to be the Atom 330 dual-core. Looks like the >> regular price is now $150 at newegg, I think I saw $143 on sale and the >> single-core earlier model is in the $120's now, on sale... with many of >> these places, be sure to compare the free-shipping items, if you haven't, >> since the shipping cost could exceed other price differences :) Not always >> of course! Hard drives are so cheap now, if you need a new drive don't >> forget to look at the larger sizes; the smaller ones are often more >> expensive lately, unless someone's dumping stock. Some kind of secret >> profit against those who do not evolve their system specs accordingly when >> they buy more systems or parts =/ >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM, Jim K 12 <[email protected] <mailto: >> [email protected]>> wrote: >> >> would anybody have a nettbook with intel graphics that they could >> bring tonight for a quic k demo. I am thinking of getting a cheap >> barebones msi system with an atom 330 dual prcoessor and and >> intel 950 GMA graqphics. While double checking the graphics I >> found several which might be better, though quality control is >> probably lacking. Does anyone have experience shopping with >> Systemmax (TigerDirect, CompUSA, Circuit City). If so what were >> the results. I know in my price range the quality will be on the >> low side. I want dual core, 1-2Gb ram and at least 100Gb SATA >> 7200rpm disk. I have a CD/DVD drive. It will be a Linux box so no >> need for a complete system with O/S. I have seen several Intel >> Atom 330 systems for around $200, and that is my target. I already >> have mouse, keyboard, crt, etc. I will upgrade to LCD screen when >> I have the money. >> Jim K >> Neil Parker wrote: >> >> So are we back at MrO's place this week? >> >> - Neil Parker >> _______________________________________________ >> EUGLUG mailing list >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> EUGLUG mailing list >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> EUGLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > EUGLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >
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