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Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:55:26 GMT

OK missed the fact that you're on Vista.

Explore all of the Nvidia settings - they will tend to be at some "default" value, there may be higher performance values to be had. Don't worry if there are no "low power" settings these will tend to go hand in hand with lower performance.

Re: info apreciated

EOB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:34:45 GMT

I`m on Vista 32. when i right click I cant choose properties. I see a Nvidea configuration choice however. When opened I can set certain 3d priorities but not energy parts of the card. I see in the 3d general settings tab a line where it says Expand limit - off - ill check if it makes a difference.

Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:37:38 GMT

OK - try right-clicking in an open area of your desktop. Select "properties", then "advanced". Somewhere there, along the tabs at the top of the window, will normally be mention of graphics settings or acceleration or some such thing.

Re: info apreciated

EOB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:51:22 GMT

Puncher:
You still need to ensure that all power saving functions of the graphics chip are turned off and all performance features are turned on - either from the control panel or taskbar etc.

Looked for it couldnt find it ,...I changed energy level to high performance maybe this helps a bit but surely isnt what you mean ?

Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:38:44 GMT

You still need to ensure that all power saving functions of the graphics chip are turned off and all performance features are turned on - either from the control panel or taskbar etc.

Re: info apreciated

EOB — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:11:49 GMT

Hang on,.....

I`ve updated the Earphones link, somehow the direct picture didnt show up. I like to hear your opinions on the earphones aswell.

Here is my Nvidea card and driver thats it using after I updated from HP site on februari. Although it made MOHA play smoother and react faster it still stall on lowest resolution from time to time.

Crysis is jerky. Beautifull graphics but not really playable working like it should.

I assume the graphics could be more tweaked with beta drivers but i`m afraid it would mess some features concerning the rest of the laptop as stated in note from Nvidea below.

I think the system is not totally using its capabilities as for example I changed the normal optical wired mouse with the wireless MX airmouse. The later is much faster, more accurate and generally outperforms the wired mouse. Which stunned me to be honest.

Nvidea scan of my laptop pc HP dv9595ed system.

Product	Current Installed Driver	Recommended Driver
	NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS	167.43	HP requires that you download the driver for your GPU from their support site. You can find more information at: http://www.hp.com. The GeForce M series and GeForce Go series notebook GPUs use drivers that have been customized by the notebook manufacturers to support hot key functions, power management functions, lid close and suspend/resume behavior. NVIDIA has worked with some notebook manufacturers to provide notebook-specific driver updates, however, most notebook driver updates must come from the notebook manufacturer. Additionally, the desktop GeForce graphics drivers will not install on Geforce M series and Quadro M series notebook GPU's.

Regards

Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:56:05 GMT

Re graphics capabilities - Geforce 8400 does support DX10 and should play the games you mention. Have you checked the Nvidia graphics app on your laptop, making sure all performance features are turned on? It may be that a lot of features are disabled by default to increase runtime from your battery.

Re: info apreciated

Alex — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:18:07 GMT

Whoops. Missed the post where the OP had bought a PC. Mybad.

Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:09:04 GMT

Unless I've missed something he has a PCand therefore Logic is not an option (Mac only).

This leaves its competitors Cubase or Sonar. I really like Sonar (although to be fair I've never really have a good go at Cubase). Sonar is definitely the biggest "bang for you buck" DAW application for the PC. I've never used it for Score editing though (although it does have score facilities) so maybe you should drop into your local music store for a demo.

Re: info apreciated

Alex — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:59:03 GMT

I'd avoid Sibelius. It's dated and in desperate need of a complete refresh.

Logic Pro 8 is far faster/easier to work with in my experience, and I'm yet to come across any limitations in comparison to Sibelius.

Not only do you then get all the notation stuff, but Logic also gives you a complete production suite.

Re: info apreciated

EOB — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:33 GMT

Well just to give some feedback.

I have just recently got the all mentioned equipment together. Last was the airmouse. Pfhhh it was a bit off a hastle to get it. I am using an Experiabox ,which when I consulted customer service did not support Vista. Reading on the net and searching I came to the conclusion to try it anyway and it works as a charme.

Maybe a tip for those who had trouble with the experiabox in the Netherlands. Before trying wireless first make conection to the experiabox with your cables. Then make use of the internet functions and scan print functions. This goes for the printer aswell as for the laptop. I use the WPA2 encryption.

Only slight dissapointment concerning is that the laptop is not performing as I would wish on dx10 games like MOHA, BIOSHOCK and CRYSIS. not that I need to play it desperatly. But they seem the heaviest on the video specs on the PC. So I can see how it is performing. I cant play the games on the highest resolution level and Crysis is even not realy flowing playable at lowest resolution. I used the HP update driver for NVidea on febr 2008.

Somehow I thought the video specs should be enough to cover all bases even of these games. Maybe Vista is all in all more demanding on video and memmory. The driver update did make a big differance so if anyone has a DV9595ed working tip top on these games I could use the pointers.

Airmouse really is a nice mouse! best mouse I could find, which matches B&O style

I need new earphones, but as all is wireless I was thinking wireless might be an option so pointers on that are all so welcome. I already have a sennheiser RS 140 wireless for BC1 but somehow its a bit heavy or not so comfortable when wearing long. I thought of the new wireless pods as shown here

Well anyway thx for all input.

Regards EOB

Re: info apreciated

kimhav — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:26:10 GMT

Well, if you want to keep your wireless safe I would highly suggest that you use WPA2-PSK encryption instead of WEP. Main reason is that WEP can today be cracked really easy.

When it comes to router and if you once again are looking for a secure product and willing to pay some few extra dollars the Intertex IX68 is a great unit that also has optional to run SIP-server for VOIP service.

Re: info apreciated

Puncher — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:22:24 GMT

Just a quick note - Sibelius 5 has just been released and has a lot more stringent hardware requirements (because of its new features), its also now only XP(SP2) and Vista, all support for previous MS operating systems has been dropped. (It also supports OSX and the upcoming Leopard - I mention this only to prevent getting flamed by Macites).

Any new laptop should be well up to the job though.

Re: info apreciated

EOB — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:49:57 GMT

Thanks for the replies.

Very helpfull indeed. I bought the HP dv 9595ed laptop but due to other obligations I didnt get around to the futher installation yet. I ordered a HPc7180 all in one printer but I got a reply that its status is 'end of life ' I havent got a reply back yet from hp, what will be the replacement printer for that matter so im pondering about trying to get hold of some still available stock at retailers or should i hope the replacement will be out soon ? Any ideas on a replacement HP printer ?

The airmouse is also delayed but im still opting for one. although the laptop has remote i still think it might come in handy.

Max distance will be 15 to 20 meters but there might be some trees placed between the acess point and the laptop.

Also i came across another issue ,......i cant seem to switch providers for about a year and the one i am having has an offer of upgrading and a free wireless router ( experiabox or gigaset siemens , provider planet/ kpn ) but here comes the real crux : i am reading those routers dont support vista ( which is on the laptop ,.grrr) i still might want to upgrade including their router but could use some advice about dedicate it to the laptop or vice versa. Also i am still trying to find out if pinnacle 11 studio is supporting vista i have my doubts there too ( had my mind fixed on that software aswell :( )

mmh another pondering ,...how safe is banking wireless ?

Regards

Re: info apreciated

SWISS_2 — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:17:25 GMT

EOB;

What is the distance between your computer and your printer ?
What printer model will you be using ?

I have 2 printers USB-2 cable-connected to our main PC. Each cable is 10 M in length, and they work just fine.

Also, when you configure your new laptop to your wireless router network, or WLAN, be sure that you eliminate all other wirless router signals, including your own new router or WLANs detected by your laptop. You do this in the advanced tab in the Networks section of your computer program.

By this your laptop will only read your WLAN signal and not create any confusion or hex bit issues that can cause problems. Your laptop will only see your secure router signal.

Cheers !