Work is underway to develop the hybrid-windump solution within bumblebee to have VDPAU working in Linux hybrid graphics laptops.
Although there are still issues with the nvidia binary packages, the solution seems to be near:
http://github.com/MrMEEE/bumblebee/issues/531
MSI outs its latest GE620DX gaming laptop, orcs prepare for virtual slaughter
Spilled Mountain Dew on your last laptop during that marathon session of Starcraft II? MSI's got your back buddy, with its newly announced GE620DX. There's a serious bit of dedicated gaming punch lying under this notebook's brushed metal finish thanks to its 2GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M card and the audio tag team of MSI Premium Sound and THX's True Studio Pro. In addition to its 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD display, this "dream machine" sports a 720p camera, an HDMI out port and USB 3.0. The company's also thrown in a GPU Boost feature, which frees up the internal graphics chip should you be running any graphics-intensive apps. Unfortunately, your zerg Swarm-slaying hands will have to wait for an official price and retail date, but when you do get a hold of it, make sure to keep that caffeinated brew far from the keyboard.
 | Help Needed: Anybody got a Toshiba Satellite P750 (P750/02J) running Linux that could upload the ACPI info as explained here? http://bugs.lau To compile your DSDT and SSDTs information, install if you haven't already the acpidump and iasl tools: sudo apt-get install acpidump iasl ### or sudo yum install pmtools iasl Then run the following commands on a bash terminal: mkdir ~/acpiinfo ; cd ~/acpiinfo sudo acpidump > acpidump.txt # enter password sudo acpixtract acpidump.txt ls *.dat | while read i; do iasl -d "${i}"; done name=`sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name` mkdir "${name}" && cp *.dsl "${name}"/ tar czf "${name}.tar.gz" "${name}"/ && ls -l "$( pwd )/${name}".tar.gz Thi Finally, for posting the information in the bug report, you can check the laptop and graphics card model identifiers with these commands: sudo dmidecode -s system-product-name && sudo dmidecode -s system-version lspci -vnnn | perl -lne 'print if /^\d+\:.+(\[\S+\:\S+ This information will allow the full development of hybrid graphics features for Linux. Thanks for your help!  Bug #752542 in Launchpad Bug Reporter: "ACPI DSDT info"Log in / Register. A Bug reporter module for your hosted Launchpad project. Overview; Code; Bugs; Blueprints; Translations; Answers. ACPI DSDT info. Launchpad Bug Reporter; Bugs; Bug #752542. Reported... The Google+ project makes sharing on the web more like sharing in real-life. Join Google+ |
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Our team member E. P. has pointed out that HP will issue a BIOS update that will allow users to switch from the default Dynamic mode to Fixed mode in HP AMD BACON hybrid graphics laptops:
We understand that there is a concern about switchable graphics and OpenGL functionality.
Switchable Graphics:
HP has a document about how to configure the ATI® Mobility Radeon® Switchable graphics feature. This
document also describes the differences between fixed and dynamic switchable graphic modes and how
to use each effectively.
See: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02731962
Open GL Functionality:
To operate certain OpenGL applications, you will need to install the latest graphics driver (SP 53025)
which can be found here: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53025.exe . This download
provides Intel Graphics Driver version 8.15.10.2219 to support the Intel GPU in HP notebooks with
switchable graphics. The AMD graphics card in newer HP Pavilion dv6 and dv7 Series models may not
run certain Open GL software.
Update: There is a BIOS update in the works that will allow you to switch from the default Dynamic mode to Fixed mode. Switching to Fixed Mode will allow you to run Open GL programs on the AMD Radeon graphics processor. We will let you know as soon as this is available.
Acer TravelMate 8481 lands late August, £700 price tag in tow
posted Jul 17th 2011 6:34AM
For the seasoned Linux users, the Sony VAIO Z series has seen 3 updates in the last 3 years, the sony-vaioz-09, sony-vaioz-10, and now the sony-vaioz-11, sporting a docking station with a discrete AMD graphics card:
Sony’s New VAIO Z Series Is Available Now, Lightest 13-inch High Performance Notebook
Sony’s much anticipated VAIO Z Series ultraportable notebooks have arrived. This new VAIO Z Series is touted as the “world’s lightest 13-inch standard voltage PC” and features an ultra slim design that’s thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air while packing in high performance specs with Intel’s latest Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors. The new VAIO Z Series notebook is designed to work in tandem with a Power Media Dock that delivers the power of an AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card with 1GB VRAM, a slot loading optical drive, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, and VGA ports. Thanks to this pairing, the new Z Series is now a half pound lighter than its predecessor and weighs only 2.5 pounds. The sleek chassis measures just 0.66-inch thin and is made of a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber. It is designed to be fully flat without any protruding ports or unnecessary seams. Battery life is rated for up to 8 hours and can be boosted to 16 hours with the purchase of an optional large-capacity sheet battery that attaches flush on the bottom. The notebook is equipped with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors that can be turbo boosted to 3.4GHz and has dual-channel SSD drives with RAID tehcnology. It also sports Intel’s Light Peak port, also known on Apple products as the Thunderbolt port, that promises up to 10Gbps of blazing fast bi-directional data transfer speeds. Other things to note include the notebook’s 16:9 aspect ratio display that’s available in either 1920×1080 or 1600×900 resolution levels with anti-glare coating. The notebook comes in three colors carbon black, carbon indigo, and premium carbon black. It is available now for pre-orders at Sony’s website and retails starting at around $2000.
One of the linux hybrid graphics team members has reported that the ASUS U36JC laptop will go from 4 hours to 7 hours of battery life using acpi_call to switch on/off the nvidia card:
system-version
U36JC
1.0
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller [8086:0046] h(rev 18) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: nVidia Corporation GT218 [GeForce 310M] [10de:0a70] (rev ff) (prog-if ff
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mj-casalogic/bumblebee
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install bumblebee
Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals
posted Jul 7th 2011 8:00AM
Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, 5830T Notebooks
Acer updated its Aspire TimelineX series notebooks with a new sleek and stylish, thin and light design complemented by long battery life and the latest technology and new entertainment features, including Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio.
The notebook's upscale look and feel centers around its uncluttered, elegant design. The notebooks have a clean layout with a large touchpad and chiclet keyboard to promote both enjoyment and productivity. Available in three sizes -- the 13.3-inch 3830T, 14-inch 4830T and 15.6-inch 5830T -- the designs measure about an inch thin and are very lightweight.
Powered by the latest second-generation Intel Core i5 and i3 processors with Turbo Boost technology. In addition, Acer PowerSmart Technology provides extra long battery uptime of up to nine hours on models with integrated graphics and up to eight hours for models with discrete graphics, as well as a long battery lifecycle of up to four years.
The new Aspire TimelineX notebook PCs are perfect for entertainment thanks to new High-Definition audio support with Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio that delivers crisp and clear sound through its two built-in 3DSonic Stereo speakers and when connected to a home theater system. The notebooks also have HDMI 1080p output, so customers can use a convenient single cable connection to deliver HD video and audio to an external source. In addition, the notebooks have a USB 3.0 port for fast transfers. Plus, the port can charge USB devices even when the notebook is turned off.
The new Acer Aspire TimelineX models feature an HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display with 16:9 HD True Cinematic View and excellent 1366x768 resolution for stunning clarity and viewing at any angle. Several models in the new line come with integrated NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M or 520M graphics with NVIDIA Optimus technology to deliver crystal-clear images, brilliant color and lifelike video while maximizing battery life. Additional models feature Intel HD Graphics to provide superb visual performance with sharp images and rich color.
The thin and light TimelineX Series is ideal for staying in touch on the go. The HD webcam has a high 1280x1024 resolution and is placed in the center of the notebook for convenient video-chatting and capturing photos and video. The built-in digital microphone supports the webcam to convey excellent voice quality, while minimizing background noise and echoes. All of the new models have 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for connecting to wireless networks as well as Gigabit Ethernet LAN for a reliable wired connection. Also, many configurations include Bluetooth.
The Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T thin and light notebook has a 13.1-inch display, weighs only 4.12 pounds and measures only 0.87-1.15 inches thin. Both the Acer TimelineX 4830T (14-inch screen, 4.88 pounds) and Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830T (15.6-inch screen, 5.6 pounds) come with integrated DVD drives and feature a dedicated numeric keypad for quick and easy number input.
The new Acer Aspire TimelineX notebooks also come with Acer clear.fi, a cross-platform solution for media enjoyment and sharing with DLNA-compliant devices, so customers can easily access, store and enjoy digital media from almost anywhere in an office, home or from the cloud.
Price and Availability
The Acer TimelineX Series notebooks are available at retailers now in the United States at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices starting at $599.99, with standard one-year parts and labor warranty.
HP Pavilion dv6z Quad laptop with AMD Llano
posted Jul 4th 2011 7:37PM
