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Intel extreme gfx 2 benchmarks inside

post #1 of 15
3/1/04 at 11:42am
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Here is a site that compares the extreme 2 (basically twice as fast as the original) to some other integrated gfx solutions.

http://www.extremetech.com/print_art...14366%2C00.asp

Its integration into the low-power centrino chipset is vital, but man it sure gets killed in the performance area. Im most concerned about the last statement:

"If nothing else, the graphics requirements for Microsoft's upcoming OS (codenamed Longhorn) will provide the impetus to give integrated graphics a kick in the pants."

I will probably wait until alienware offers the 2200 + btooth and get the laptop. Btw, I got this quote from a sales guy:

"We unfortunately have no definite information just yet regarding the time proximity for the future availability of the new Intel 2200 802.11b/g + Bluetooth wireless mini PCI card for our Sentia Mobile Systems other than the fact that it is currently in the works of research and development. "
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post #2 of 15
3/1/04 at 3:30pm
It seems the Radeon 9100 IGP is the ideal solution in that roundup.
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post #3 of 15
3/1/04 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by Guspaz
It seems the Radeon 9100 IGP is the ideal solution in that roundup.

I wonder how well the 855GME compares to the 855GM. It runs DDR-333 memory (compared to the DDR-266 in the GM). To quote Intel, it "... contributes to higher integrated graphics performance than 855GM. "
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post #4 of 15
3/1/04 at 8:22pm
it will be a long time b4 the bt integrated wireless card comes out, Ive been wanting it too 4 very long, I did lots of research on it. when it does come the a/b/g/bt card from intel is supposed to be 1/4 the size or smaller than current minipci cards. But its a long way off b4 we see it from intel. another company will introduce one first. I found one company that has an a/b/bt but no g unfortunately.
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post #5 of 15
3/1/04 at 9:39pm
It's unfortunate... Companies shold concentrate on 802.11g/BT cards. Nobody uses 802.11a, and g is backwards compatible with b.
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post #6 of 15
3/2/04 at 2:11am
exactly, finally something we agree on Gus!

But if there was a ginsu wireless card it would be nice to have "A" also to have all the bases covered, including the ne 30 mile 802.11 standard
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post #7 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:01am
802.11 with 30 mile range is achieved with the use of high gain antenna. At that range directional would be what you will see. I have seen omni-directional with a wider range with mods done to the power output against FCC regulations.
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post #8 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:04am
over my head
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post #9 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:16am
archalien,

do u have a link for the mini pci card that features b/g/bt??
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post #10 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:21am
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Originally Posted by archalien
over my head
I worked for this company and we tested heavily with wireless networking, including the XX miles of wireless networking. Not sure of their line up now or in the near future, but the last I tested was a 21.5 dBi parabolic dish with 25 miles capability directional point-to-point networking. specs may say 25 miles, but real world test may be less than that depending on environment and interference.


http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=...odCat=Wireless

1. Click Antenna
2. Yoiu will have a selection of wireless Antenna's and accessories including the high gain directional that I described.
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post #11 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:27am
People are confusing this new 30-mile standard with WiFi.

This new standard isn't designed for wireless networks, it's designed for wireless internet, as in, wireless broadband. You're not going to see consumer end-to-end solutions built on it.
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post #12 of 15
3/2/04 at 4:44am
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Originally Posted by kobugi
archalien,

do u have a link for the mini pci card that features b/g/bt??
its an a/b/bt ....no g
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post #13 of 15
3/2/04 at 10:11am
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Originally Posted by archalien
it will be a long time b4 the bt integrated wireless card comes out, Ive been wanting it too 4 very long, I did lots of research on it. when it does come the a/b/g/bt card from intel is supposed to be 1/4 the size or smaller than current minipci cards. But its a long way off b4 we see it from intel. another company will introduce one first. I found one company that has an a/b/bt but no g unfortunately.
What? You can buy it now. Its been out for a while, but alienware has yet to offer it.

Here is hp's description of it from their laptop configuration page:

Intel(R) Pro Wireless 2200 802.11b/g & Bluetooth
Get the ultimate flexibility with integrated Intel(R) Pro Wireless 2200, integrated Bluetooth(R), integrated 10/100 LAN, and built-in modem! This wireless network connection provides flexibility and connectivity convenience with dual mode 802.11b/g (speeds up to 54 Mbps), as well as the ability to create your own wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) to simplify connecting Bluetooth-equipped devices.
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post #14 of 15
3/2/04 at 3:28pm
If they get integrated bluetooth I'm so buying a bluetooth mouse to use.

I'd love to get the Logitech MX-900, but it's power consumption is designed with the idea in mind that you will be charging it every 1-2 days, so it may not be a good mouse to carry around without the logitech base station. And I have an MX-700, so I know the base station is big.
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post #15 of 15
3/2/04 at 5:29pm
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Originally Posted by dugbug
What? You can buy it now. Its been out for a while, but alienware has yet to offer it.

Here is hp's description of it from their laptop configuration page:

Intel(R) Pro Wireless 2200 802.11b/g & Bluetooth
Get the ultimate flexibility with integrated Intel(R) Pro Wireless 2200, integrated Bluetooth(R), integrated 10/100 LAN, and built-in modem! This wireless network connection provides flexibility and connectivity convenience with dual mode 802.11b/g (speeds up to 54 Mbps), as well as the ability to create your own wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) to simplify connecting Bluetooth-equipped devices.
again doing research 4 ur lazy butt: the laptops in question have 2 mini-pci slots where alienware only has one. Yes they have integrated BT, its just on a second minipci card that an alienware cant accomodate.
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