e6420/e6520 to release tomorrow?

Yeah, that's cool if it works, if Intel and nVidia video drivers play well together. Apparently Optimus switches between the two GPUs automatically depending on need, including websites, which could mesh well with IE9's use of GPU hardware acceleration for web graphics/video rendering.

GK

 

It is indeed nice solution, if someone decides for x4 core + Nvidia you can be sure that overall system won't burn (there's always possibility to switch to IGP). But, as always there is a "but":
- when switched to discrete IGP in small part is still ON, kind'a rerouting signal (from: http://forum.notebookreview.com/ali...gpu-disabled-w-optional-120hz-3d-wled-12.html)

 

agree, higher resolution is a must have and if text appears to small for you just bump up the DPI in the settings.

 

I have been checking the specs on the E6520 and I cant find anywhere where it lists a TPM chip, the older Latitude models had this as an option but when customizing the E6520 I cant find anything on this.

Also do all the new models have a multitouch touchpad or is it an option? Again when customizing I see nothing about this.

Also is the internal multibay for the Latitudes the same bay that the DVD Drive goes into?

 

I recall seeing something about inband something or other... perhaps that is the Intel ATM stuff.

Just one touchpad seems enough to me.

The multibay is the only bay for ODD, 2nd HDD, or the USB 3.0 module.

GK

 

Nah, the base resolution is fine, which is precisely why it's so dominant as far as sales.

 

The really big question is what happens if, or should I say when, the NVIDIA GPU fails? Do we default back to Intel graphics, or is the motherboard ruined?

After the NVIDIA woes and class action suit, I think it's an important question.

 

You can't comment on the viewing angle since you haven't seen an E6520 yet. The specs indicate a higher brightness, which stands to reason, but that really doesn't impact viewability unless you're working outdoors in direct sunlight.

The higher resolution does cause view-ability problems, and in past, I've even had graphics driver problems when I've opted for upgraded displays. Not sure why, but spreaking from experience.

Not all that nicely. It's still a pain.

 

It's not that big of a question. A video fail that requires a repair is the norm. Fail-Safe video is not the norm and is not expected by this user. Sure, it would be nice, but since video switching is managed under Optimus and requires nVidia h/w, I would not expect the Intel GPU to backup an nVidia fail.

I appreciate your burn from the previous nVidia fail, but again, that is not the norm and nVidia hasn't lost all credibility because of that fail. Life goes on and they remain a viable graphics solution in my book, if not in my notebook, particularly when sanctioned by a trusted OEM as the only option for discrete graphics. So, I see no point in constant railing against nVidia... it's misleading here at best, imo. We need nVidia in the market place to counter Intel/AMD/ATI.

GK

 

you sure its not the most dominant resolution more so b/c its the only option listed for most laptops? and when there there is an option most consumers will opt for the most common and cheaper option anyways?