Posts by efalis

Good enough. MS also has a ClearType tuner you can download (free) to optimize how the fonts look for your eyes. Works very well. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

Anyone know what version of the Catalyst drivers this is based on? - Ed

For the x1600 that has not been my experience using the proprietary ATI drivers. But then I haven't tried in about a month.

Right-click on an empty part of your desktop to bring up the display properties. Select Appearance, then Effects. Check the box that talks about smoothing edges of fonts, then select ClearType. - Ed

Quote: Originally Posted by Techno-Elf Right now Im trying to decide between the Sony, The Averatec, The MacBook, and the FlyBook (<I cant help it its just so cool). Any opinosn on teh others would be great...

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankTDouglas DUDE! Can you leave ONE thread free from your bullshit linux topics?!? Ah, but he's right - apt really is wonderful. - Ed

Me too, with no 8104 to mix things up. Logitech V240 mouse. It's really intermittent and for no apparent reason. By the way, the latest BT drivers on the Acer Europe site seem to reduce the frequency of the problem. - Ed

And I happen to like my 8204, which has no substantial issues, and is a real zinger. If boot camp had been available when I purchased it, it would have been a tougher decision relative to the MBP. But that was then, this is now. And...

Quote: Originally Posted by sarpus What about hdd speed? Really not at all slow-seeming. - Ed

Quote: Originally Posted by snafle I ran linux yesterday, as a matter of fact. I also tried to get my mother running it. It's fine to start with, but people normally want the ease of installation and finding of apps...