Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:44:23 +0000 From: Tom Evans <tevans.uk@googlemail.com> To: Eitan Adler <lists@eitanadler.com> Cc: mobile@freebsd.org Subject: Re: IdeaPad Y580 Laptop - 59359513 - Dawn Gray Message-ID: <CAFHbX1%2BRxgxfaxVCqZnPf4-asUXn1e5do5BdoCv44_ms0ruCGg@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <CAF6rxg=Kaj55jbrafzjkFv4qGXZEFNuec705ZfXWis202JHrrA@mail.gmail.com> References: <CAF6rxg=_v8%2BqStd0vD-eyLOFZNSSV91F6PVW2rUH3uPT=DpojA@mail.gmail.com> <CAN6yY1ukRNZhisrwLMAnzmia0U_rkqzbs2oP_srwU1fFENEE0Q@mail.gmail.com> <CAF6rxg=Kaj55jbrafzjkFv4qGXZEFNuec705ZfXWis202JHrrA@mail.gmail.com>
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On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 5:41 PM, Eitan Adler <lists@eitanadler.com> wrote: > On 2 December 2012 01:28, Kevin Oberman <kob6558@gmail.com> wrote: >> On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Eitan Adler <lists@eitanadler.com> wrote: >>> Does anyone have any comments on the following: >>> >>> - is it a good FreeBSD development laptop? >>> - is wireless supported by FreeBSD? >>> - what about graphics / X ? >>> - suspend/resume? >>> >>> I'm looking to buy this in the next day or two so quick replies appreciated. :) >>> >>> IdeaPad Y580 Laptop - 59359513 - Dawn Gray >>> Part number: 59359513 >>> >>> • 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor( 2.40GHz 6MB) >>> • NVIDIA GeForce GTX660M 2GB >>> • 8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz >>> • 15.6" FHD LED Glare Wedge 1920x1080 >>> • Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad >>> • 1TB 5400 rpm >>> • Blu-ray/DVD-RW >>> • 6 Cell Li-Polymer >>> • Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200BGN >>> • Bluetooth Version 4.0 >>> • Integrated HD Camera >>> • HDMI (Out) >> >> Is that CPU and IvyBridge? If so, thee have been some report of X issues. >> >> The NVidia is useless at this time. They only provide support for >> Windows and have officially stated that there will be no support for >> Linux or anything other than Windows, though some folks are working on >> support. > > http://www.nvidia.com/object/freebsd-x86-295.59-driver.html > > claims support for GeForce GTX 660M ? > > Should I still expect problems? > If it is configured for Optimus you would have problems. If it is a standalone card, then it will be fine. Check with the manufacturer. Cheers Tom
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