Thanks for help , I navigated to laptopvideo2go.com, I saw that Driver download list there , i should downlod the latest driver for Win7/x64 or go in forum and download driver them provide in "Dox's Customized Forceware Releases"

What is forceware? I feel benq not do well in upgrading to Window 7 .how come many limintations? huh~

go for Dox's driver...

as i said, the normal driver (aka Forceware as Nvidia calls it) will not work on S42 as NV has no plans to support hybrid graphic with Intel (most probably due to the fact that they still have some legal cases with Intel unsettled)

as for the trouble of driver, blame it on NV and Intel, as neither are willing to support this whole hybrid graphic thingy juz becuz they dun like each other, thus the need to rely on 3rd party driver modders... the idea of hybrid graphic is great, but without official support is still bad, and we as consumers suffer...

This post has been edited by astria: Jan 3 2010, 12:32 PM

o.thank your reply and explanation. I also heard about nvidia and intel unsettled issue. i try follow your information to do la..

sounds like in the end...all hybrid graphic laptop will face the same issue?

sad....
so s42 should install vista to avoid hassle?
and if install win 7, then install the modded driver instead?

u install vista also the same problem with driver...

anyway, there are ppl in the BenQ thread who are more than happy to help and guide u abt that...

our model is

> 14.1"" LED SCREEN with 8ms response time
> Intel® Centrino @ processor P8700
> 2.53Ghz, 1066Mhz & 3MB
> Ram: DDR2-2GB
> HDD: 500GB
> nVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GS (256MB)
> 8X DVD Super-Multi (Support Double Layer)
> 2.0MP Webcam + Bluetooth
> Battery life: up to 5 Hours
> 4-in-1 card reader slot, HDMI port
> 2.05kg (without battery)

last batch selling RM2899, then now no more, BENQ distributor no carry liao.

bit expensive...like s57 de price...

hmm, i spent whole day to install and uninstall graphic driver.conclusion , it is failed to load two driver properly.I downloaded nvidia driver from nvidia, it is not working in Win7 64bit; then i downloaded modded driver from Dox /laptopvideo2go , the installation had been failed. sad...try disable force signed feature when boot,it also failed...All failed..

I`m doublt it is my pirate window 7 RTM problem or others?
For now ,i think if i install Vista 32bit or Window 7 32bit , the driver for Geforce 9600M GT from nVidia can be work since the current driver did support window 7 64bit only...is it true?

if yes,i will install window 7 32bit or Vista 32bit ...

nope..

u'll encounter the same problem...

i guess it's best that u leave a post in the BenQ thread instead..

O.o

Hi ,astira. Can you post the benQ S series Link at here for me follow up my case.

i search a few benQ thread , i`m confuse which one is the latest that you all are using ...

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1273464

I hav s42. I spent a lot of time on trying to get the hybrid drivers work on vista 64bit as well..
I can say that... forget about the hybrid driver... it is very unstable and buggy even you somehow able to get it work.... I did managed to get it work in Vista 64bit. It is better for you to just flash your BIOS to use the 9600M GT and under-clock it to save battery life.

Overall s42 is a great laptop, only the keyboard layout a bit sux and lack of updated/ constantly maintained drivers.

Sigh... the hybrid graphic is really cool... the hardware is there Yet nvida and intel refused to take care of the drivers...

guys , can tell me the S42 is comes with 1 x 2GB ram ?

or 2 x 1GB ram inside ?

thx in advance

Most likely its 2x1GB since its cheaper

thx but can anyone comfirm this for me ?

It's 1 x 2gb ram...my s57 oso like tat...

actually thundermatch i think they clearing stock for benq most of that kind of price is demo set la i think .. 2150 can a sec hand laptop is really not worth it summore so mny problem ... y not wait a while ?? this week acer got new 4740G with i5 core processor edy 2499 summore for 2150 range y not take lenovo one with 210m nividia processor ?? is much worth it le ...

This post has been edited by destee88: Jan 12 2010, 04:47 PM

1x2GB... confirmed... cuz I hav mine upgraded to 2x 2GB.