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    dell 700m vs m1210 (yes linux & WoW)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by szandor, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. szandor

    szandor Notebook Evangelist

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    i've been looking at getting a 700m specifically for portability with linux so i can connect via wifi and burn dvd's on the go. i was also wanting to get wow going in linux. i know wow is mediocre in windows on the 700m but was wondering if it would function better in linux. my other option is getting a m1210 which would actually be perfect, however, it's about 400 dollars more. does anyone have experience with running wow in linux on a 700m?
     
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    700M has a crappy Intel 855 GME graphics adapter that barely runs it under Windows. Therefore its hopeless to even try it under Linux.
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 6, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I suspect Linux will run fine on the 700m though as noted it probably won't be a very good gaming machine.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 6, 2007
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  4. band-aid

    band-aid Notebook Consultant

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    The order of game performance goes like this

    Windows XP > Linux w/ wine or cedega > Vista

    Don't expect better performance under linux unless there is a native version of the game (such as UT 2004).
     
    band-aid, Sep 9, 2007
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  5. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Depends on the game. Some users see better WoW performance on Linux than Windows.
     
    Lysander, Sep 9, 2007
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