[Pc_Support] HP dv2500nr: 64-bit x2, GeForce 6150, 1GB, 100GB HD, 8x DVD-DL for sub-$1K

[Bryan J. Smith]

Finally!  The nVidia GeForce Go 6150 (NV44/C51) chipset hit just a
little bit ago and now they've matched the Turion x2 ML-50 (dual-core
1.6GHz) to it.  With 1GB RAM (expandable to 2GB), large 100GB 5400rpm
HD and an 8x DVD-/+RW dual-layer drive, it's definitely a mobile
desktop worth having.

And it's available for less than $1,000 at Best Buy (SKU 7911067).

The dv2000 series is Linux compatible, as virtually all NV44/C51
designs are in the stock kernel (the built-in 802.11b/g wireless is
another matter though).  Although there is not formal GeForce Go 6150
support in the current ForceWare 85 drivers, people are running Linux
on it with those drivers.

I'm going to go check it out today myself.

-- 
Bryan J. Smith            Professional, Technical Annoyance
b.j.smith at ieee.org             http://thebs413.blogspot.com
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