HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
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I am currently shopping for a workstation laptop. I would like to know if anyone is running SolidWorks on this type of unit?
If so, What is the hardware configuration, and how does SolidWorks perform?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!
If so, What is the hardware configuration, and how does SolidWorks perform?
Any response will be greatly appreciated!






RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
I haven't heard anything good from the HP laptops or computers for that matter to run SW on.
It would help if you listed the specs for that laptop though.
IMO - HP makes great printers, but they couldn't build their way out of a wet paper bag.... or something like that... you get my meaning!
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RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
The video driver is a bit touchy however. If you DO decide to get this model, make sure that you use the 6.14.10.6404 driver... the latest driver realease did not work as well as this one.
My previous laptop was an IBM Thinkpad, and I have to admit I liked it better. But also I am not sure if the reason i liked it better was that it was running 2000 Pro , and now I am running XP...
Regards,
Jon
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RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
1.7 Pentium M
1 G
60 G 7200rpm HD
nVidia 700 (1000 is out now)
You will not regret it. Plus it is what all the SW guys are using now, so you know video drivers will not be an issue.
Daniel
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
Just note that this isn't a stealthy machine - quite heavy and sounds like a rolls royce turbofan when the cooling fan kicks in
Currently running
1.7gig Pentium M
1 gigo-ram
60 gig HDD
Nvidia Quadro Go FX 700
actually the same spec as DG above, contemplating the upgrade to 2 gigo-ram
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
Kevin Carpenter
CAD Systems Specialist
Invacare Corp.
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=23229
For me the T series is lighter, thinner, and just as feature laden as all the others. Graphics are right there with full-blown workstations today. Regardless of which one is chosen you won't be disappointed. Just do some research and purchase the one you think best fits your needs, period.
Kevin Carpenter
CAD Systems Specialist
Invacare Corp.
RE: HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
Good luck.
"But what... is it good for?"
Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip.
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