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Thread: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

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    OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    Anyone know what "mobile" video chipsets (if any!) provide hardware OpenGL support?

    I'm starting to spec out a new laptop, and full OpenGL support (or as close as I can get) is definately a requirement. What chipsets found in the latest laptops/notebooks will do it?

    Many thanks for all helpful replies.

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    Re: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    Think I've seen some laptops with OpenGL accelerators built in. They have all been based on ATI-chips. Not 100% sure though.

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    Re: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    Yes, all the laptops with a ATI Rage Mobility (Rage 128 in fact) chipset are able to provide OpenGL graphics...

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    Re: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    Just a warning about 3D-accelerators for laptops. They are NOT the same as accelerators for bigger computers, they are WAY slower. Don't expect too much.

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    Re: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    Well, guess we have to wait for the NV11 to appear (this a light geforce for laptops...).

    Eric

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    Re: OpenGL on laptop/notebook?

    I ordered an ATI Mobility based PC for the sales guy at my company.. and Im afraid to say the OpenGL performance was far from impressive.

    It took about 2 months for drivers that support OpenGL (rather than a black screen OpenGL window) to be published and they are still pretty poor.

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