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June 11th, 2004 14:00
Overheating and compatibility issues with AutoCAD
I too am considering using this Smartstep 250 as a boat anchor. I have had the heat sink, fan, and processor all changed out by Dell and four months later I am having the same problems.
Is anyone having an issue using AutoCAD with this computer. The mobility M6 video card does not seem to be working properly and I'm having a problem with cursor trails on my screen. In order for it to work right, I have to go into my settings and turn the hardware acceleration down to zero. Any help with this would be appreciated.
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ngburnerman
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June 11th, 2004 20:00
I am on Autocad all day, everyday. I purchased the 250N so I could work on designs while on the road. The display size and resolution were attractive features. That was until the first time I turned it on and used it on Autocad. Long story short, the video card cannot support Autocad on high acceleration. I have to use the same fix you do (put the acceleration to zero) in order to eliminate the cursor trails. I haven't found a way around that...and Dell is no help either. To be honest though, I don't see any difference in other programs that effects the computer's performance when the acceleration is set to zero.
Now I use our office's 5 year old Inspiron and my 250N has become a paper weight. Dell tried to take 2 steps forwards with the 250N but ended up going 3 steps backwards...at the expense of many 250N users.
NGBURNERMAN
Lyman_Harrison
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July 20th, 2004 10:00