[gentoo-user] intel HD graphics 4000 and viewing DVDs

[Allan Gottlieb]

I am getting a new laptop. (likely dell 6430).
The two graphics options are intel HD 4000 and nvidia NVS 5200M.
Dell is as expected suggesting the 5200M.

I do not need 3D or fast response.  Dell hinted that DVDs might not play
with the intel HD 4000.  This seems weird to me as the 4000 is supposed
to be a big improvement over the 3000 and I can't believe dell or others
would have sold laptops that can't play dvds

Any comments or experiences?

thanks,
allan