Sep 17 2008, 07:19 PM
QUOTE(underGr0und_8 @ Sep 17 2008, 07:35 AM)
2. from who you buy? shld have help you with this even with freedos
From C-Zone. The salesgirl did give me a DVD full of drivers but:a) Vista drivers only
b) Not correct model...I see inside all Nvidia graphics drivers only
QUOTE(iRonTech @ Sep 17 2008, 10:43 AM)
wow...not even 2 hours ya?? or the ACPI driver din't install properly??
I tot HP provide full drivers for Win Vista?? unless u plan install XP
I don't think so, since it says "ACPI Multiprocessor PC" under Device Manager. I don't know whether my battery life is normal, or is it inefficient power management by OS (see below).I tot HP provide full drivers for Win Vista?? unless u plan install XP
QUOTE(William_Yeo @ Sep 17 2008, 02:32 PM)
huh !? 
XP driver !? wher u got ur driver o ? HP not release and XP driver for it... i also looking for XP driver too... hehe 
Yes, HP doesn't release XP drivers, so I had to look for the individual parts' drivers at their own websites. Still, HP's Vista drivers are not complete, so still need to search around a bit. (see my previous post) XP driver !? wher u got ur driver o ? HP not release and XP driver for it... i also looking for XP driver too... hehe QUOTE(cloud9_lee @ Sep 17 2008, 04:12 PM)
Try Vista bro. I always advocate for Windows Vista Ultimate, u will like it especially the Dreamscene display feature, Laptop Power Management feature, Windows Defender feature, Add/remove start-up programs feature (via Windows Defender), Automatic windows update, etc etc.. AWESOME le... 
2GB RAM is enough to run Vista effectively.
I have tried Vista on this laptop. In fact, at the time of my last post (and this post too), I already have XP, Vista, and Ubuntu(!) installed, fully configured, and all hardware fully functional. I don't want to use two Windows OSes, but all OSes have their pros and cons: 2GB RAM is enough to run Vista effectively. Vista:
- Looks nice
- Has best power management (and the only OS where i can manually control screen brightness)
- Sux at gaming (TF2 lags because audio processing is far more processor intensive, google audiodg.exe)
XP:
- Plays Team Fortress 2 smoothly compared to Vista
- Not so good power management (screen brightness hotkeys don't work, only unplugging power cord dims screen)
Ubuntu:
- Looks nicer than Vista (youtube Compiz Fusion)
- Immune to viruses
- Gave me the least trouble installing drivers (automatic detection, download and installation
)- No TF2
- Bad power management (screen brightness always max, hotkeys and unplugging power cord also no use)
QUOTE(cloud9_lee @ Sep 17 2008, 04:12 PM)
1) AMD laptop proc always consume 30% more power (my own assumption) than Intel laptop proc. Battery upgrade is an expensive option, save the money for other purposes e.g. Memory upgrade la. Use AC power whenever possible.
2) I believe Compaq Presario regardless AMD and Intel proc, they are using same common parts except display driver only. Refer to my 1st post and find the suitable drivers la. Good luck bro!
3) I've done a brilliant idea on my laptop lid (front cover). I bought a 19" LCD screen protector film and applied on it. Cut the edge accordingly. Frankly the screen protector isnt for this purpose but it works.
4) HDMI cable - Until you've seen this RM270++ HDMI cable (Click Here). You wouldn't complain RM70 is ExPeNSiVe. haha.
1. AC power kinda defeats the purpose of this laptop. I plan to use this in university and I'll hate to charge up my laptop every 2 hours. And yes I already upgraded to 2 GB RAM.2) I believe Compaq Presario regardless AMD and Intel proc, they are using same common parts except display driver only. Refer to my 1st post and find the suitable drivers la. Good luck bro!
3) I've done a brilliant idea on my laptop lid (front cover). I bought a 19" LCD screen protector film and applied on it. Cut the edge accordingly. Frankly the screen protector isnt for this purpose but it works.
4) HDMI cable - Until you've seen this RM270++ HDMI cable (Click Here). You wouldn't complain RM70 is ExPeNSiVe. haha.
2. Here's something weird...the Ethernet and WiFi only works under Vista using XP drivers. Using Vista drivers gives "device cannot start" error!
3. I didn't know LCD screen protector films even existed. Will definitely look into it.
4. Yeah, I did a price check online after my previous post. But I still think RM70 is expensive for a cable.
I'm going to do battery life benchmarks for all of the OSes. Determine once and for all which OS gives best battery life.
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