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    AMILO Pi 1536 Graphics Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Zabadda, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. Zabadda

    Zabadda Newbie

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    I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to upgrade the graphics on this laptop?

    Thanks :)
     
    Zabadda, Jun 5, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    no,it is not possible,sorry :( and welcome to notebookreview :)
     
    Xirurg, Jun 5, 2008
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  3. Zabadda

    Zabadda Newbie

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    booo :p thanks for the fast reply :)
     
    Zabadda, Jun 5, 2008
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  4. unknowntt

    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha yeah graphics cards are rarely upgradeable. Welcome to NBR!!!!!!!
     
    unknowntt, Jun 5, 2008
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    Jayjubear Notebook Consultant

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    TheGreatGrapeApe Notebook Evangelist

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    He can't use that on this Amillo since it doesn't have the XGP slot/connector.

    But since he does have an ExpressCard54 he could use either the ViDock;
    http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vidock-expresscard-graphics,1933.html

    or the Magma Expressbox;
    http://www.magma.com/products/pciexpress/expressbox1/index.html

    They definitely aren't as good as the Fujitsu solution, but they would be 'marginally' better than the X1400.

    But in both cases, I say they aren't worth it and the OP's better off putting the money toward a new laptop IMO.

    Oh, yes, and welcome to NBR, and be ready to be told "you can't do that" alot. ;)
     
    TheGreatGrapeApe, Jun 5, 2008
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