Re: Confused about graphics

Hi, there is no such thing as a Centrino CPU, Centrino Mobile Technology is
based on several components, see here
http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm
ChrisC
"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:43639051.8020407@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> For HIS APPLICATION (playing DVDs and watching TV, also for web surfing
> and "office applications" (word and excel)), the integrated video is fine
> and he would see no benefit from a high-end video card.
>
>
> Blondie wrote:
>
>> You need to find the extra cash for a
>> dedicated graphics card. The basic much cheaper
>> integrated/shared memory graphics is a compromise made by the
>> manufacturers to get the price down to bring in consumers who can't
>> afford all the bells and whistles. Shared RAM and graphics memory will
>> compromise the performance of the entire system. This is one purchase
>> where you do not want to make the decision purely on price alone.
>>
>>
>> "cranky" <lochsideman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:dRG8f.23436$65.15486@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>>I'm looking to buy a laptop, which will be used net surfing, email,
>>>desktop app (e.g. MS Office) type tasks.
>>>
>>> When travelling in our caravan I plan to use it a lot to play DVD movies
>>> and also as a TV replacement - via a TV Tuner card and one of those
>>> digital aerial things you can get nowadays.
>>>
>>> Where I'm confused is whether I need to find the extra cash for a
>>> dedicated graphics card (like the ATI X600) or if the basic much cheaper
>>> integrated/shared memory graphics will be just fine for my needs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

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