ATI card in laptop...

[Matthew]

CMR,

 

My Apologies. I guess I looked at a few different models and got confused. Do you guys use Mastercam with Soids? Maybe that is causing a problem, because I am not using Solids, maybe the surfaces have a small issue. I think I'm going to work with it as it is (as long as Cadkey runs fine on here, I'll find out when my usb dongle arrives). The only issue I found was the axes indicators, but the cross hairs (F9) still work fine to show me the origin.

 

Can I ask one more question, recommened memory allocations?

 

Thanks Guys!

 

Have a great day!

[Chris Rizzo]

No problem Matthew,

 

Sorry for the ugly URL link there...I am running SW and MC, and have my allocations set to

 

database 125000

toolpath 150000

 

Actually right now I am installing XP pro on my new 7140, so I can get real network access and other features. I'll let you know how it all works out. thx.

Sounds like we all should start a "ZD" club

[cadcam]

Well here is the base setup and some pics of the base.

 

All wireless keyboard and mouse come with it.

 

Pic1

pic2

pic3

 

Look at the last picture and the base gives you a com port.

[Mick]

Damn Jay,

 

That is a nice notebook. Pity we cant get them down here in NZ.

I'm in the market for one, and one of those would fit perfectly. Nice docking station too

 

Cheers

[cadcam]

Cant you get them on line?

That is a bummer,I am telling you this is one of the nicest latops i have ever used and this is not there highest end unit.

 

but 3g processer and a 1.25 ram does not hurt.

[Mick]

Jay,

 

There is one retailer that has them up North. But they dont lease, and I want to business lease

 

It certainly is a nice laptop, and ideal as a desktop replacement (just plug it into my 19" LCD)

 

I'm sure they will be availiable here in the near future.

[Chris Rizzo]

Hey Jay,

 

Did you install XP pro? While I sit here and program at my desktop, I'm formatting my 7140 and installing xp pro. It's taking quite a while to track down all the drivers for everything..ie. use them from the install disk, or get the multitude of updates from the hp site...not to mention all the dam windows updates too. I bit the bullet BIG TIME and am going with SP2..

[Matthew]

Other than that one small graphics issue it is running great. I did programs from home last night, VPN to my computer at work to access all my files. I've ordered a Wireless router too, should be here on Monday, so I'll see how that works.

[cadcam]

CMR I stayed with the Home that came on it.I have found only a few things really diffrent in Home and pro.Both still NT base so that not a problem any more.

I have thought about it thow.I did install SP2 last weekend work fine.

 

What other fetures are you not getting with Home that you are with pro?

As for the networking I can hookup with 3 of the offices wireless with full secuirty and my wired network with no troubles.

Just wondering befor I jump in and go thru it all.

 

Matt, you will like the wireless big time ,I have wired and wireless her for 7 computers.

the laptop is nice in bed at the tv in the living room some times & on really nice days the table in the back yard.

[Chris Rizzo]

I mainly need Pro to access our business network and server via domain membership- pro supports domain membership, and home does'nt.

[cadcam]

Oh ya I forgot about that.

I dont introduce it to the domain but i can still get in thru passwords so I didnt even think of that.

Thanks Sir

[Chris Rizzo]

Ok, next qustion Jay (and everyone else with a zd7xxx laptop. What are you using for bag/case? The things are so dam big, it barely fits in my old softside. I'd really like to get a hard case for the thing. Looking at either a zero halliburton $$$ or a Pelican.

[Jim ..]

Hi I just got a new Hp NW8000 laptop,

it has a ATI Fire T2 card. Recommened for cad/cam

work, 1 Gig Mem and also comes with a Serial Port.Works perfectly.

Hope this helps.

[cadcam]

CMR, the case I am using was the same case I used for my 16" laptop.

It is a laptop and brifcase combo.

Has palce for all connectors or extras along with places for CD or DVDs and files.Has side pockets for cell or digatail camera.

 

It is made by "Lowepro"

 

Here is a fewpics of the bag.

pic1

pic2

pic3

 

I forgot it separates to two sep bags if needed.

[Matthew]

I have an old Dell bag that I got with one of my used laptops for down by the machine. This HP laptop just fits into it, I had to remove the velcro divider.

[Trevor Bailey]

I bought the one for the 17" pc. I wish there were more pockets. Once I add all my cables and other crap in, the bag is really full. I am thinking about getting a "hard" suitcase type. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[cadcam]

Trevor , look at mine it has more pockets then I really need.

[Trevor Bailey]

I still need a BIG suitcase. I carry a lot of literature with me on demos' and all the power strips, etc... I hate having to cram(sp) all my stuff into a small bag.

[cadcam]

they make one like mine a little bigger with wheels and a handle. say it at Circuit City when I bought my lap.

[Trevor Bailey]

the one i got is from hp made for the laptop. still just is not enough room. do you remember the one from the website? does the one you are talking about offer more?

[cadcam]

I will take more pics showing all the pockets and spaces for you later.

It will help your thoughts