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    Hybrid Graphics + Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by gneitzke, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. gneitzke

    gneitzke Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems that Microsoft is discouraging system manufacturers from shipping systems making use of hybrid graphics.

    Hybrid graphics is where a system has one GPU built onto the motherboard and another on a dedicated graphics card. Microsoft’s Guidelines for Graphics in Windows 7 is strongly discouraging OEMs from shipping systems making use of this technology...

    _blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=2942


    I am curious how IBM will approach this, I really like this with my T400

    Thoughts?
     
    gneitzke, Nov 6, 2008
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  2. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    I just saw that too, and I am waiting for an explanation. What's up ?
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Nov 6, 2008
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  3. pcharouz

    pcharouz Notebook Evangelist

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    you can always switch in bios... :)
     
    pcharouz, Nov 6, 2008
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  4. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    maybe microsoft know's that there's a problem with the OS functioning correctly in hybrid :p
     
    redrazor11, Nov 6, 2008
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  5. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Or maybe the drivers for hybrid graphics aren't yet mature enough to warrant support in Win7.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 6, 2008
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  6. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    I have not had a single issue with mine yet.
     
    StealthTH, Nov 7, 2008
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  7. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Until they update the system to automatically switch cards when on or off battery, hybrid graphics are still just an annoyance.
     
    BinkNR, Nov 7, 2008
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  8. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    Each to their own. I seldom need the discrete graphics power even on AC, so I leave it on integrated 95% of the time anyway. I'd prefer it NOT do an auto-switch like that. I understand you may prefer it, but you're still better off than not having any capability.
     
    Lew, Nov 7, 2008
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  9. Izmi

    Izmi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lucky you. Search for MIGR-70490 on Lenovo's website.
     
    Izmi, Nov 7, 2008
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  10. StealthTH

    StealthTH Notebook Evangelist

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    Interesting...seems most issues revolve around external displays (which is important for a business line notebook). I don't use external displays so that is why I haven't had issues then.
     
    StealthTH, Nov 7, 2008
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  11. Mikee99

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    Well, Microsoft natively themselves don't support it. Instead, it would have to be supported by drivers from third party manufacturers (ATI, Nvidia, etc.).

    However, it is worth noting that it appears MS has (currently) retracted the comments. On the originating site ( http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/display/GraphicsGuide_Win7.mspx) it now says "This information will be made available soon."
     
    Mikee99, Nov 7, 2008
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  12. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    Me neither....

    Not so hard to just mouse over the power manager interface and select the other graphics card option though - at least for me.

    I actually prefer the manual option as well ... for the reasons Lew stated. By contrast, though, I AM away from an outlet fairly often, and I have had no problems thus far. :)

    It is good to see MS retracting their stance on this one. I really like this feature!
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, Nov 7, 2008
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  13. StealthTH

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    I actually think it would be nice to have the option for automatic and manual switching. What is wrong with having more options?
     
    StealthTH, Nov 7, 2008
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