Re: [Qgis-user] [Off-Topic]Tips on buying a new laptop
On 09/28/2011 02:39 AM, percy langa wrote: > On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Andreas Neumann wrote: > >> I would mainly make sure you have enough RAM and an OS that can benefit of >> the additional RAM. I would recommend at least 4GB RAM, better 8. >> >> Linux 64bit should be able to use the additional RAM, the Win32 QGIS cannot >> use more than 2 or 3GB. As far as I know there is no 64bit Windows version >> available. >> > > Thanks Andreas, > > I think Win 7 has a 64bit version (will check though). > > I would love to dual-boot win laptop with linux (and, hopefully, this does > not affect the dealer's and manufacture's warranty). Naturally, I would wipe > win, install linux and VMs :) > > Cheers! > Percy Yes Win 7 comes in 64bit flavor. What was meant above is that there is no pre-compiled QGIS for 64bit Windows, Which is something we really ought to work on changing. There are some options out there to buy without windows at all(That's what I did). Nvidia has better closed source drivers for linux right now. The open source drivers are not as good as what's been done for ATI, but FOSS drivers lag behind new cards. Enjoy, Alex ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user
Re: [Qgis-user] [Off-Topic]Tips on buying a new laptop
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM, Andreas Neumann wrote: > I would mainly make sure you have enough RAM and an OS that can benefit of > the additional RAM. I would recommend at least 4GB RAM, better 8. > > Linux 64bit should be able to use the additional RAM, the Win32 QGIS cannot > use more than 2 or 3GB. As far as I know there is no 64bit Windows version > available. > Thanks Andreas, I think Win 7 has a 64bit version (will check though). I would love to dual-boot win laptop with linux (and, hopefully, this does not affect the dealer's and manufacture's warranty). Naturally, I would wipe win, install linux and VMs :) Cheers! Percy ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user
Re: [Qgis-user] [Off-Topic]Tips on buying a new laptop
I would mainly make sure you have enough RAM and an OS that can benefit of the additional RAM. I would recommend at least 4GB RAM, better 8. Linux 64bit should be able to use the additional RAM, the Win32 QGIS cannot use more than 2 or 3GB. As far as I know there is no 64bit Windows version available. If you can afford the SSD it certainly helps. I have a new Macbook Pro with a SSD running on Ubuntu 64bit. It is very fast, but expensive. Andreas On Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:41:23 +0200, percy langa wrote: On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Alex Mandel wrote: Video - Discrete ATI or Nvidia 256 MB or more I take that Ubuntu runs well on both Nvidia and ATI. My experience with Ubuntu PPC 9.04 and 10.04 on Apple's Powerbook G4 nvidia chips (as compared to ATIs) is rather bad (choppy, buggy, slow and no 3d acceleration). I have an Asus, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 256MB, 115 GB SSD, 13" wide - already 3 years old, only thing I've done is swap for the SSD recently. That's cool! I definitely wanna give a SSD a go. Thanks mate for the pointers :) Percy Links: -- [1] mailto:tech_...@wildintellect.com -- -- Andreas Neumann Böschacherstrasse 10A 8624 Grüt (Gossau ZH) Switzerland ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user
Re: [Qgis-user] [Off-Topic]Tips on buying a new laptop
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Alex Mandel wrote: > Video - Discrete ATI or Nvidia 256 MB or more > I take that Ubuntu runs well on both Nvidia and ATI. My experience with Ubuntu PPC 9.04 and 10.04 on Apple's Powerbook G4 nvidia chips (as compared to ATIs) is rather bad (choppy, buggy, slow and no 3d acceleration). I have an Asus, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 256MB, 115 GB SSD, 13" wide - already > 3 years old, only thing I've done is swap for the SSD recently. > That's cool! I definitely wanna give a SSD a go. Thanks mate for the pointers :) Percy ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user
Re: [Qgis-user] [Off-Topic]Tips on buying a new laptop
On 09/28/2011 12:10 AM, percy langa wrote: > Heya, > > So I've decided to register for a GIS Module, along with other modules as > part of a Bsc Hons Geography Degree. > > The good news is that this is an opportunity to get a new laptop, a fresh > start :) The not-so-good news is that the GIS course is based on IDRISI > (well, I have never used IDRISI, and I am really liking QGIS at the moment). > > So, I wanna get a feel on what laptop hardware are people running for GIS: > > - SSD vs HDD > - RAM type and speed > - Video/Graphics > - Main Screen (15'', 17'', etc) > - Secondary Screen (20'', 22'', 24'', etc) > - Glossy vs Matte Screens > - Screen Resolutions > - Motherboard > - Processor > - Peripherals and Ports > - Battery packs > > and, finally: > > - OS or OSes > - 32bit vs 64bit > > Besides GIS, this new laptop will do all the normal home tasks incl movie > playback. No games (well, maybe Angry Birds, Mario Brothers and > Classic Arcades). > > I am not too perturbed about brands as, over the years, I have switched > between Lenovo, ACER, Samsung, HP and Apple. Lenovo topped the charts for > me. Dell would make an interesting case study :) > > Many thanks, > Percy > SSD - Though it takes some care to set it up right and make sure you have backups. Intels are the most reliable but most expensive. I'm trying a Mushkin right now. OCZ while the "fastest" has the most drives dying based on reviews. RAM - 4Gb Video - Discrete ATI or Nvidia 256 MB or more Screen - Depends on how big of thing you want to lug around 15" wide is pretty big. Second Screen - Whatever you get a good deal on iCore5 best bang for $ USB, USB, USB, USB ... Opt for whatever the bigger battery is if you want battery life 64 bit Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Apple - If you want long term quality buy the business line not the consumer lines. I have an Asus, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 256MB, 115 GB SSD, 13" wide - already 3 years old, only thing I've done is swap for the SSD recently. Want more details email me off list.. FYI I'm running Ubuntu 64 bit with a windows 7 VM that runs Arc well enough for me to teach with it. Alex ___ Qgis-user mailing list Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user
