[ltp] Re: A30, A31 differences? A30P, A31P

Senectus . linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:22:07 +0800


On 12/13/05, Daniel Pittman <daniel@rimspace.net> wrote:
> Bert Haskins <bhaskins@chartermi.net> writes:
>
> > I've googled for this and searched the IBM site without much luck so
> > I'll ask here.  What is the difference between the A30, A31 and the
> > A30P, A31P?
> Finally, the 1600x1200 extra-nice LCD panel
Yes.. my 1600x1200 resolution is pure hard core sex :-)
You've never seen a better quality LCD on a laptop.


> [2]  The nicer OpenGL drivers are *not* available under Linux, so no
>      benefit to the "FireGL" part at all. :)
grrr
the ATI chip in these is utter crap, and making it work with anything
resembling good 3D performance under linux is a right pain in the fat
cheeks :-|


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