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    X4500: HD and 1920x1200

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gauden44, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. gauden44

    gauden44 Notebook Consultant

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    2 questions:

    Is the integrated X4500 capable of playing back 1080p video, such as the 1080p trailers on Apple's site?

    Would the X4500 be able to output 1920x1200 in Vista without stuttering?
     
    gauden44, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    With the X4500, it'll probably depend a lot on the processor that you get.
     
    namaiki, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    it's more than enough. I bet you'll be fine even with a atom n270
     
    tianxia, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    The N270 is alright for 720p but it does not have the processing power for 1080p
     
    namaiki, Nov 27, 2008
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  5. gauden44

    gauden44 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, the atom in my 1000H can't even handle Hulu videos without stuttering.

    Would getting the 9200M GS provide any significant difference?
     
    gauden44, Nov 27, 2008
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  6. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Longer version: With the proper hardware and software support, a video card that supports DXVA can be used to offset (some of) the processing of the video that the CPU would usually do.

    Short version: I'm not sure.
     
    namaiki, Nov 27, 2008
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Radeon 3200 in my dv4z can, as well as Blu-ray video that I'm pretty sure the Intel GPU chokes on. A z series with a Turion Ultra and ATI GPU might be a better way to go.
     
    brianstretch, Nov 27, 2008
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