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    We are not alone, fellas! (switchable graphics issues)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dave1812, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. dave1812

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    dave1812, Jun 27, 2011
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    Not surprising. AMD is trying to make dynamic switchable graphics their norm and Lenovo is probably using the same drivers as HP.
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 27, 2011
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    Which means that there are very few options for those of use who need to buy a laptop with a Radeon card. Boo.
     
    dave1812, Jun 27, 2011
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    Just give it a little while. I am sure that AMD is aware of the problem and will release a fix soon enough
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 27, 2011
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    Exactly, this is actually good news for us. More widespread the issue the grater the chance they will actually fix it.
     
    primeboss, Jun 27, 2011
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    good point--the more widespread this issue, maybe the quicker action will be taken, but my god, we are already into at least the fifth week of this debacle. time's a wasting, AMD!! get a move on!
     
    dave1812, Jun 27, 2011
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    guys what's exactly the problem?
     
    mostwanted115, Jun 27, 2011
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    Its a driver related issue? What series are affected? Just the AMD Mobility 6XXX or the 5XXX too?
     
    Infected @ngel, Jun 27, 2011
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    The Lenovo Y460p and Y560p have Radeon cards but no switchable graphics. They're about the only ones left in their size/price class that don't.
     
    saturnotaku, Jun 27, 2011
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    Spoke with support at Toshiba. New x770 / x775 Qosmios have switchable graphics that can be disabled in the bios...

    Optimus isn't a real big hit, either
     
    Bobmitch, Jun 27, 2011
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    I have said it before and I'll say it again, dynamic switching is annoying and buggy and I would much rather have manual
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 27, 2011
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    You and everyone else would rather have manual!
     
    fishcrazy, Jun 27, 2011
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    I third that sentiment.
     
    dave1812, Jun 27, 2011
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    Those are DTR systems and more pricey than this HP and the Y460p/Y560p. They're more on-par with the Sager NP8130, MSI Force 16F2, etc, and those models don't have switchable graphics.

    Couldn't agree more. I returned my Optimus-enabled notebook in favor of one without switchable graphics. I rarely have my sytem unplugged, so battery life isn't a major concern.
     
    saturnotaku, Jun 27, 2011
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    Lol, e520 and vostro 3550 are ones that i am considering buying. Would you recommend buying one of these with switchable graphics problem right now?
     
    CyberTronics, Jun 28, 2011
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    Since this is now a Levono issue too I think it's a safe bet it will get fixed at some point. When is the 10 million dollar question.
     
    otacon, Jun 28, 2011
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    I say skip them for the next generation of their line.
    No point in paying for a AMD preview technology. Support is limited, you really don't want to be like those early Nvidia Optimus adopters a couple of years ago. You never know that you might get screwed over when they finally fixed it.
     
    Falco152, Jun 28, 2011
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