IdeaPad Y580 Laptop - 59359513 - Dawn Gray

[Eitan Adler]

On 3 December 2012 06:44, Tom Evans <tevans.uk at googlemail.com> wrote:
> On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 5:41 PM, Eitan Adler <lists at eitanadler.com> wrote:
>> On 2 December 2012 01:28, Kevin Oberman <kob6558 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Eitan Adler <lists at 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.

I finally did so.  It turns out I was mislead and the nvidia card
*can* be disabled. My only remaining concern between the T530 and Y580
is the intel nic.  The T-series was highly recommend but for similar
parts the latter is much cheaper.


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Eitan Adler