10-01-2011 01:56 AM - edited 10-01-2011 01:58 AM
Just my two cents. I don't have any issues with openGL like some other users as I don't use any use any programs that utilise it. However, I am concerned with the complete failure to keep drivers updated. This has always been something I've hated when it came to PCs, and PC gaming on laptops specifically, manufacturer specific drivers. I bought an E520 on the basis of ThinkPad's reputation, regardless of the IBM/Lenovo change. The driver for the AMD 6630m found in my machine, and E420 machines, is now FOUR, almost FIVE, versions behind. This is causing issues with a lot of newer games out there. Now, while I understand ThinkPads are business orientated computers, that still doesn't justify such slow driver support.
Other users have mentioned that other manufacturers seem to have kept their drivers updated. While I am impressed with my ThinkPad's optimised performance and all, I may just go back to ASUS for my next laptop purchase if this is the sort of driver support for ThinkPads, which is shame because I've been really impressed with my E520.
10-02-2011 05:36 AM
bump...
10-02-2011 04:24 PM
2 weeks since that famous "Google Earth works fine" reply.
No word from any lenovo rep after that, again, are you kidding me?
10-02-2011 11:03 PM - edited 10-03-2011 12:28 AM
@All,
Sorry as I was away for the past 2 weeks. Based on the case update from engineering, the team has replicated the issue and has been escalated to development to fix this issue.
//JameZ
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10-02-2011 11:21 PM - last edited on 10-03-2011 12:29 AM by JameZ
Good to hear JameZ. ![]()
Please keep us posted on any development.
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10-03-2011 01:28 AM
Do you have any sort of timeline as to when we might see a fix?
Are we talking days, weeks, or months?
10-03-2011 04:07 AM
Yeah, what's the ETA?
I'm thinking months.....
10-03-2011 02:37 PM
That's very good to hear, I'm happy to wait a couple of months till it's released, atleast they replicated the issue. Cheers.
10-03-2011 07:26 PM
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10-04-2011 01:37 AM