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    Z61t and Aero

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dementor, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. dementor

    dementor Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Guys,
    I want to place an order for a Z61t. But the option in canada only comes with integrated intel GMA 950.
    Does anyone know for a fact if this will work with vista aero?
     
    dementor, Nov 19, 2006
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  2. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

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    I just answered this, but yes, I know for an absolute fact it works.

    Go look for my thread in the dell forum on this site. I'm running it as we speak on Vista Ultimate RTM.
     
    JeffreyDJ, Nov 19, 2006
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  3. dementor

    dementor Notebook Consultant

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    you're my hero :p
     
    dementor, Nov 19, 2006
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  4. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

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    I try. :-D
     
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    There are even youtube videos of aero running perfectly on gma 950
     
    lbjazz, Nov 19, 2006
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    It works perfectly, but some more intensive operations seem a bit sluggish e.g. Windows+Tab for the 3D alt-tab while running a visualizer inside WMP.
     
    bdonkey, Nov 20, 2006
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    tjoff Notebook Geek

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    Does it affect battery life much?

    Does the battery-meter software from thinkpad work in vista?

    Was a bit surprised when I played a litle TrackMania and saw that it only took 14W (x60s) so the GMA 950 might be quite cool during load as well.
     
    tjoff, Nov 20, 2006
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  8. Matt

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    I have heard it does affect battery life. I suppose the lost battery life could vary but I'd assume maybe a 30 min drop if any? (Uneducated guess)

    Matt
     
    Matt, Nov 20, 2006
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  9. tjoff

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    Yeah, it's bound to affect the battery life. And could probably vary quite a bit between graphic cards.

    If the battery-software from lenovo works in vista one could make an half-accurate test.
     
    tjoff, Nov 20, 2006
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