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Darn you, Dell! (re: E6520)

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by TotalLamer, Mar 25, 2011.

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  1. ziesemer

    ziesemer Notebook Consultant

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    Any ideas why Dell went with HDMI over DisplayPort? I couldn't find any references to the reasoning. I thought Dell was one of the big sponsors of DisplayPort - and DisplayPort can easily be converted to either HDMI or DVI.
     
    ziesemer, Apr 11, 2011
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    Perhaps the NVS4200M isn't really a 4xx generation card? Nonetheless as Phoenix has already said, the "Optimus off" in the BIOS leaves the IGP disabled and the Nvidia chip on. Works wonderfully in Linux, although I'd rather have an IGP-only mode.

    Some versions of the IGP driver work with Optimus on, but I have yet to try any off the suggestions about turning the Nvidia chip off entirely.
     
    mr_handy, Apr 12, 2011
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    I didn't get the Nvidia graphics option because of the Linux issue. But, Intel 3000 HD seems good enough for multimedia and some casual gaming. Does anyone know if this new intel graphics will work fine when installing newest version of Ubuntu Linux?
     
    vtecvaio, Apr 12, 2011
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    I'd like to know that too (about ubuntu / Intel 3000 HD)
     
    david1274, Apr 12, 2011
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    I don't know... to me, a dedicated keypad would be one of the most compelling reasons to carry such a massive laptop as the 6520.
    I've got a bunch of hp g60s that I use for training and I really like having the keypad. Mind you... I don't like it enough to start carrying the extra weight and bulk though.
     
    wamcneil, Apr 12, 2011
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    If it doesn't, it will with a patch soon. I can't confirm with Ubuntu specifically (I run Gentoo), but the Intel 3000 HD graphics work great with the latest in-kernel drivers on 2.6.38.
     
    mr_handy, Apr 12, 2011
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    DARN DELL!! They just delayed my delivery date. Now estimated at 4/22. I originally ordered it on 3/30. Also they now have a Free Upgrade Sale where you can get a free docking station and 320GB HD upgrade when ordering a customized e6520. Not happy about that since I bought the dock with mine for $129.
     
    vtecvaio, Apr 12, 2011
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    Call, explain your disappointment, and ask for credit on the dock.

    GK
     
    GKDesigns, Apr 12, 2011
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    darn, darn, darn, darn DARN YOU DELL!!















    :p
     
    david1274, Apr 12, 2011
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    Annoying correction: it's not the Intel driver (which doesn't appear to work.) It's the VESA driver. Perfectly acceptable for non-compositing 2D use, but virtually useless for compositing or 3D.
     
    mr_handy, Apr 13, 2011
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