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Thursday, 14 July 2011
Asus U41SV hybrid graphics linux -- acpi_call DSDT info
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Sony VAIO Z series 2011 includes hybrid graphics option via a docking station
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.
ASUS U36JC from 4 to 7 hours of battery life with linux acpi_call
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
Monday, 11 July 2011
Bumblebee for Ubuntu in two lines
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mj-casalogic/bumblebee
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install bumblebee
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Gateway laptops with nvidia optimus and AMD Fusion configurations @ www.engadget.com
Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals
Update: Lots of you are asking about the screen resolution on these guys. It's not in the press release, but the answer is 1366 x 768, across the board.
Gateway ID47H03h ($799.00 Canadian, available in Canada)
- 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-2410M processor
- 14-inch LED-backlit Display
- NVIDIA GeForce Optimus GT 540M graphics with 1GB video memory
- 6GB DDR3 RAM
- 750GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
- Digital media card reader
- 8X DVD-SuperMulti double-layer drive
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement
- Two stereo speakers
- One USB 3.0 Port and twoUSB 2.0 Ports
- One HDMI Port
- Multi-gesture touchpad
- Social Networks key
- 6-cell Li-ion battery (6000 mAh)
- Up to eight hours of battery life
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010
- Dimensions: 12.97 x 8.95 x .85-1.14 inches
- 4.6 lbs.
Gateway ID57H03h ($899.99 Canadian, available in Canada)
- 2.3GHz Intel dual-core Core i5-2410M processor
- 15.6-inch LED-backlit Display
- NVIDIA GeForce Optimus GT 540M Graphics with 2GB video memory
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 750GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
- Digital media card reader
- 8X DVD-SuperMulti double-layer drive
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement
- Two stereo speakers
- One USB 3.0 Port and twoUSB 2.0 Ports
- One HDMI Port
- Multi-gesture touchpad
- Social Networks key
- 6-cell Li-ion battery (6000 mAh)
- Up to eight hours of battery life
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010
- Dimensions: 12.97 x 8.95 x .85-1.14 inches
- 4.6 lbs.
Gateway NV55S05u ($629.99, available in the US)
- 1.5GHz quad-core AMD A8-3500M APU ight LED-backlit Display
- AMD A60M Fusion chipset
- 6GB DDR3 RAM
- AMD Radeon HD 6620G Graphics
- 640GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
- 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- 1.3 Megapixel webcam
- High-Definition Stereo Speakers
- One USB 3.0 Port, and two USB 2.0 ports
- One HDMI port with HDCP Support
- Gateway MyBackup function key
- Multi-gesture touchpad
- Dedicated Numeric Keypad
- Gateway Social Networks key
- 6-cell Li-Ion (4400 mAh) battery
- Up to four hours of battery life
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Microsoft Office Starter 2010
- Dimensions: 15 x 9.96 x .99-1.31 inches
- 5.7 lbs.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, 5830T Notebooks @ www.ecoustics.com
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 dv6z with hybrid crossfire @ www.engadget.com
HP Pavilion dv6z Quad laptop with AMD Llano