Posts by Passive Matrix

sounds like the old "shotgun" modem configuration I used to play around with... and it did work. All it would take is some new software and hardware....

Well, I got my MSI-1036 on Wednesday . I installed my OS and setup all of my development environments. It is working even better than my work desktop machine with a 2.8Ghz P4... I've alway been an AMD fan ... having old K6s,...

17" TFT WSXGA+ (Glare Type 1680x1050) w/ 1.3MP Camera ATI Mobility Radeon x700 w/ 256MB VRAM

After waffling a bit, I decided to go with the msi-1036. We'll see how it turns out in a few weeks. Specs: Product ID: MSI-1036 Product Name: MS-1036 Quantity: 1 > Memory : 2GB DDR 400 - 2 x 1GB > Hard Drive :...

I assume the X700 can adjust the aspect ratio or stretch....

Do most games have the ability to use this resolution? Any input about this screen vs WUXGA? Thanks This is what I'm looking at: http://www.rawpowerpc.com/laptop-49-MSI-1036.php MS-1036

Quote: Originally Posted by amazin asian Aren't some GPU's already 64 bit? I remember seeing how nVidias high end are suposed to use 64 bit textures or something. 64 bit has its benifit in some places, but for now its...

I was doing that little comparison myself. Any input on the "Glare Type" screen that comes with the MSI-1036. Is it a good screen?

Still needs to be portable. Not wanting to lug a 19" monitor around.

I run two 19" monitors at work @ 1600X1200, so I was hoping to get a high resolution like WUXGA.