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    Anyone running Google Earth on a CF 28?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by msurf, May 12, 2009.

  1. msurf

    msurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Aloha,
    I am trying to run GE on a 600 mhz CF28. GE requires a screen resolution of 1024x768 and Directx version 9. The card in the machine is a Silicone Motion Lynx EM. Just wondering if this card is a compatible 3d Directx9 card?
    Anyone know?
    Thanks,
    Mike
     
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Ummm... no. Not even close. Lynx EM chipset supports up to DirectX 8.1, and is only designed for 2D rendering. Besides - you really don't have enough processor or RAM for that app, and there's about a 50/50 chance your Mk1 has only a 800x600 screen.

    I'm afraid your best bet is to either look for another app, or look for a machine that's slightly higher on the food chain...

    mnem<~~~Lost in Translation~~~*
     
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    msurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok Thanks! Exctly what I needed to know.
     
    msurf, May 13, 2009
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    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

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    Google earth even runs slow on my 1ghz 28
     
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Runs slowly on a few CF-29s I've had too.... But then I don't like all the spyware crap they want to install either.....
     
    Toughbook, May 13, 2009
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