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    Sony SZ stamina?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by eyeball01, Nov 7, 2007.

  1. eyeball01

    eyeball01 Newbie

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    Can someone please exlain why the two video cards, and how doo you switch? What does stamina Vs speed mean?
     
    eyeball01, Nov 7, 2007
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  2. SirRobin

    SirRobin Notebook Evangelist

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    The two video cards are switched using the hardware switch on the sz. In speed mode the 7/8 geforce go is active, otherwise in stamina the intel graphic chip. A reboot is necessary for switching the modes.
     
    SirRobin, Nov 7, 2007
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  3. Hunningolla

    Hunningolla Notebook Consultant

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    You can switch between integrated x3100 and the 8400m gs. This is battery power vs a little gaming power. You switch between these 2 by moving a simple switch back and forth. Swapping between these 2 always needs a restart of the laptop.
     
    Hunningolla, Nov 7, 2007
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    BTG Notebook Guru

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    power settings can be set for each mode as well increasing the battery usage difference between stamina and power.
     
    BTG, Nov 8, 2007
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