graphic card question..

[daeojkim]

I have more questions..
So I am looking to choose T42 (2379fvu) and Sony Z1WA
I know that T42 has Radeon 9600 Which a great graphic card, much better than that of Z1's.

Z1WA has ATI Radeon Mobility 16MB. (According to their spec)

Now is the Z1 graphic card an dedicated graphics card or a integrated graphic processor like Intel 855GME Extreme Graphics 2??

If both are integrated then which one is better?

I just want to let everyone know I don't play 3D games, the only game that I play is starcraft, so high end 3D graphics card is unncessary for me.

Thanks again in advance

[gcchatel]

I don't know anything about the z1, but if it is a new model and it only has 16 megs of graphic memory, i would bet that it is dedicated. The ATI 9600 is not integrated, it is dedicated memory and is leaps and bounds better than a 16 meg card. If you do not play 3D games, the sony should be enough, but you never know what you might be doing in the future, I would give myself more breathing room and go for the 9600 in case you start needing a better graphics processor in the future. Hope this helps.

Gael

[gcchatel]

i just looked it up, the sony graphics card is dedicated.

Gael

[daeojkim]

Thanks Gael..

[teknerd122]

For the love of god, don't get the z1! Buy an iBook...buy anything...just don't get a new computer that has a 16mb graphics card! That thing is ridiculously overpriced, considering that you receive a pile of junk for your hard-earned cash. If you have enough money to burn that you are considering an expensive computer with a 16mb card, like the z1, burn a little more and get your money's worth with a Sony s170 or something more appropriate.

[sharpc8690]

Yes, in my opinion ,the 16M vmemory isn't enough though you've mentioned your habit of fewer 3D games. Radeon 9600 isn't integrated, it's independent with high performance. I think it'll give you great exprience. Wish you good luck.