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From: Allan Gottlieb <gottlieb@×××.edu>
To: gentoo-user@l.g.o
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] nvidia NVS 5200M
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:19:39
Message-Id: yu96291xobi.fsf@nyu.edu
In Reply to: Re: [gentoo-user] nvidia NVS 5200M by Michael Mol
1 On Wed, Aug 01 2012, Michael Mol wrote:
2
3 > On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Allan Gottlieb <gottlieb@×××.edu> wrote:
4 >> On Wed, Aug 01 2012, Daniel Troeder wrote:
5 >>
6 >>> On 31.07.2012 16:30, Allan Gottlieb wrote:
7 >>>> latitudes E6430 6430s
8 >>> nvidia through optimus :(
9 >>>
10 >>>> latitudes E6330
11 >>> No nvidia.
12 >>
13 >> I see. (Actually I think the 6430s is no nvidia, but you point is well
14 >> understood).
15 >>
16 >> I am hopeful of getting intel 4000 graphics.
17 >> I am still trying to confirm with dell that my configuration will "work"
18 >>
19 >> Specifically, I plug my current E6510 and will plug the new machine
20 >> into an e-port-replicator. Attached to that replicator (via the
21 >> replicator's displayPort) is a dell 3011 display (2560X1600 res, 30")
22 >
23 > Is there a local retail outlet, LUG or other means for you to get your
24 > hands on one before making a purchase? Does Dell offer any means of
25 > try-before-you-buy?
26
27 I buy directly from dell (NYU has a "deal"). I indeed will soon ask
28 them for a trial with the intel 4000. I am hoping to first get a
29 positive response that it will/should work.
30
31 Thanks,
32 allan