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  1. 12-10-2002, 11:42 AM #1
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    Laptops and SMA Video Architecture

    I am thinking of getting a laptop ~1500 soon. If i'm going to do video editing on the laptop is a SMA video card a good thing to keep on my list of features on the laptop?
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  2. 12-10-2002, 11:50 AM #2
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    What exactly is an SMA video card?
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    Originally posted by ua549
    What exactly is an SMA video card?
    Share Memory Architecture, according to a quick Google search. I'm assuming that means it uses some of your system memory for the video card If so, I wouldn't recommend it.
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  4. 12-10-2002, 01:28 PM #4
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    Originally posted by BloodRed


    Share Memory Architecture, according to a quick Google search. I'm assuming that means it uses some of your system memory for the video card If so, I wouldn't recommend it.
    Interesting, Webopedia drew a blank on SMA. I'd look for a Radeon Mobility chip w/32MB dedicated video ram on a notebook.
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    Thanks GHuys

    for all your assistance. I'm thinking of getting a dell inspiron 4150.
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  7. 12-10-2002, 09:11 PM #6
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    ua549....why not a gf4 mx go 64 meg?
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    Originally posted by The Love Bunny
    ua549....why not a gf4 mx go 64 meg?
    For video editing, a Mobility Radeon is more than enough. The GF4 MX Go will be fine as well, but it takes more power.
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  9. 12-10-2002, 11:38 PM #8
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    I would go with the GF4 mx with 64 but the radeon is cheaper.
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  11. 12-11-2002, 09:55 AM #9
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    Originally posted by The Love Bunny
    ua549....why not a gf4 mx go 64 meg?
    I've never seen that in a laptop. My laptop does have the ATI Mobility Radeon with 32MB video ram.
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