FW390 and OpenGL?

I've heard rumors that VAIO laptops have issues with OpenGL. Doing a quick google search, I've seen some posts (Not here) that mention issues with VAIOs and opengl, though all such posts seem to only to involve Intel and nVidia graphics cards.

Could anyone please confirm whether or not OpenGL works on their FW390? It uses an HD 3650 graphics card. Presumably OpenGL compatibility would be the same for other FW models with the same card. Haven't written any OpenGL code in quite a while, but wouldn't want to be unable to play with it again due to driver issues.

If it doesn't work with OpenGL, I might have to go with the incredibly hideous, though competitively priced, ASUS G50VT-X6 instead. (Don't care that much about laptop appearance, but the thought of using the ASUS to give a talk at a conference makes me shudder)

Thanks.

 

the asus has a 9800m gs i believe which is quit a bit more powerful than the 3650. a 9600m gt is comparable to the 3650. you should have way more options. you could fill out the faq.

look at the msi 1651. http://www.xoticpc.com/force-3551-built-msi1651-p-2462.html

 

Thanks for the link, looks like a better choice for me than the Asus. I've been having trouble finding reasonably priced high resolution laptops, with real graphics cards.

 

ya np. with the p8600 cpu and the wsxga+ screen it comes in a couple hundred buck less than the asus also. if you don't need a REALLY powerful gpu this is probably the best bet. it looks more professional also which you seem to want. here's a review http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4628