1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Hardware Nvidia sneaks out Ion LE

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Sifter3000, 5 Aug 2009.

  1. Sifter3000

    Sifter3000 I used to be somebody

    Joined:
    11 Jul 2006
    Posts:
    1,766
    Likes Received:
    26
  2. Skiddywinks

    Skiddywinks Minimodder

    Joined:
    10 Aug 2008
    Posts:
    932
    Likes Received:
    8
    Makes sense. Surprised it has taken them this long though.
     
  3. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

    Joined:
    9 May 2004
    Posts:
    7,548
    Likes Received:
    1,786
    Yep, I thought they'd release DX9 first.
    Still, between a 15" notebook and an iPod Touch I don't really see the need of a netbook.
     
  4. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

    Joined:
    23 Jan 2009
    Posts:
    8,577
    Likes Received:
    196
    If it's 50% cheaper at least, it'll be worth considering.
     
  5. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

    Joined:
    28 Nov 2003
    Posts:
    10,104
    Likes Received:
    682
    Just release the bloody thing already.
     
  6. Burnout21

    Burnout21 Mmmm biscuits

    Joined:
    9 Sep 2005
    Posts:
    8,616
    Likes Received:
    197
    oooooooo i like!
     
  7. wiak

    wiak What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    9 Apr 2006
    Posts:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    funny
    nVIDIA went backwards (Ion LE), AMD went forward (785G)
     
  8. rembo666

    rembo666 What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    6 May 2005
    Posts:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    Except Windows 7 is pretty much out of the door. They should've started with the DX9 version and released a DX10 version later...
     
  9. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

    Joined:
    22 Jun 2007
    Posts:
    2,129
    Likes Received:
    33
    I still use my smartphone more than my netbook =/
     
  10. FaSMaN

    FaSMaN What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    13 Dec 2007
    Posts:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Im still waiting for my pico-itx ion board ,come on nvidia release it allready ...
     
  11. SBS

    SBS What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    6 Jan 2009
    Posts:
    40
    Likes Received:
    0
    QFT.

    Bizarre move with Windows 7 weeks away.
     
  12. BurningFeetMan

    BurningFeetMan What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    24 Feb 2006
    Posts:
    114
    Likes Received:
    0
    I don't see a point to this...

    Most of us who are interested in the ION platform will be grabbing Windows 7, which supports Direct X 10.

    Needless to say, where the hell is my Atom 330, Ion powered netbook? How long do I have to wait before I can finally get one of these things? The Ion is pretty much useless unless you've got a dual core driving the thing...
     
  13. Saivert

    Saivert Minimodder

    Joined:
    26 Mar 2005
    Posts:
    390
    Likes Received:
    1
    meh.. you would have to purchase the expensive (relatively) Windows 7 Home Premium as the Started edition is severely limited. Thus jacking up the price of the product.

    This entire netbook segment is so messed up and out of place. When I first heard about a "netbook" I thought they were going to be dirt cheap. But it appears that people want to have their cake and eat it too and netbooks are just getting more and more expensive to account for feature creep.

    I'll buy a real laptop any day over an over-priced "netbook".
     
  14. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

    Joined:
    9 May 2004
    Posts:
    7,548
    Likes Received:
    1,786
    Win7 HP wasn't expensive on pre-order. :D
     
  15. LAGMonkey

    LAGMonkey Group 7 error

    Joined:
    4 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    1,507
    Likes Received:
    8
    main problem of course with all these Atom boards is of course Adobe.

    they really need to get their arse in gear and encode hardware flash, my full fat ATOM isnt capable of playing flash videos however if i download them (in *.flv) Nvidia kicks in and 1080p is no sweat for the little thing.

    *grumble* blooming adobe *grumble*
     
  16. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

    Joined:
    9 May 2004
    Posts:
    7,548
    Likes Received:
    1,786
    And explain again why they would care?
     
  17. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

    Joined:
    23 Jan 2009
    Posts:
    8,577
    Likes Received:
    196
    The same Adobe who's been promising GPU accelerated Flash for years now?
     
  18. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

    Joined:
    9 May 2004
    Posts:
    7,548
    Likes Received:
    1,786
    They don't have any real competition at the moment. They have all the time in the world.

    Maybe if we'd all support MS' Silverlight... but never mind, all those kids yelling "M$!! Muahaha, I'm sooo funny!!!" will never agree to that. :sigh:
    And it's not that great to be honest.
     
  19. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

    Joined:
    23 Jan 2009
    Posts:
    8,577
    Likes Received:
    196
    Adobe can pretty much do what they want since they control a relatively large share of their respective markets.

    That said, we do need competition, because if not, then Flash will go the way of TN monitors and run slower and more system intensive as time goes by.
     
  20. thehippoz

    thehippoz What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    19 Dec 2008
    Posts:
    5,780
    Likes Received:
    174
    yeah with win 7 around the corner, it's kinda strange thing to do.. unless they plan on a really low cost system, it makes sense as windows xp can be bundled with word 2007 to make a great deal.. must have software for netbook- they are selling bundles like this for cheap here (checked and they are legit)

    http://www.cdsfu.com/index.php?categoryID=87
     
Tags: Add Tags

Share This Page