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billbill242000 · 08-22-2008, 09:07 PM

Just ordered a Phoenix tonight. Downloaded the demo and it won't even open on my lap top(it's an old Toshiba).
So people better with computers than me...what are my options for a lap top that will run Phoenix good while on line?? Not worried about the desk top at home it will run it!!:o
All comments/suggestions welcomed!!

bflores · 08-22-2008, 09:20 PM

Perhaps these might help?

What Laptop to buy for Real Flight sim?
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=70590

Phoenix runs on XP in Parallels!!!!!!
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=74322

sim not smooth ?????
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=50598

Phoenix on partable computer
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=67426

Problems with Phoenix
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=32206

Anyone running G3.5 on a dual core Intel Mac?
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=27051

What Graphics Card ?
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=88243

In short.. you have about 5 billion notebook choices and many OS options! Good luck on your venture!

billbill242000 · 08-22-2008, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the links! i did a search for " Phoenix lap top" and got nothing!

Pinecone · 08-23-2008, 08:31 AM

Maybe because most people spell it laptop, one word instead of two.

billbill242000 · 08-26-2008, 08:45 PM

Never said I could spell!

bflores · 08-26-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billbill242000

Never said I could spell!

no worries mate- Did you get a notebook?

Big Fil · 08-29-2008, 03:46 PM

I've got two laptops that I run with good results

Macbook Pro and an HP 8510p. The MacbookPro edges out the HP with all graphics options turned on but turning down the shadow detail on the HP makes it run just the same. Both have graphics cards in them. If you go shopping for a laptop i'd look for one with a seperate graphics card installed (it's still inside the laptop just not integrated onto the motherboard)

woodmandan2 · 08-30-2008, 07:48 AM

If you get a laptop get one with at least 2gb ram, Nividia Graphics, Nvidia 8400 would be a good choice. I have a black macbook for school and a HP that i got with a 8400, 2gb ram, and a dual core 1.8 ghz proceessor that i got for 800, doesent run well on macbook w/ bootcamp but great on the hp as well as this card will run almost all new games besides Crysis...

Rototerrier · 08-30-2008, 08:28 AM

I am running a HP Pavilion dv9000t which is 2 years old. It runs the app perfect at high quality and even runs it on my 50" flat panel with everything on but shadows.

Any dv9000 or dv7t series multimedia notebook will be way more than enough to run phoenix.

As nice as phoenix looks, it still doesn't hold a candle to some of the 3d shooters out there and these notebooks push those fairly well also.

I am lucky though, I get my notebooks supplied by my company and always get tip top of the line. I don't expect the average person to be dropping 3 grand on a notebook so my opinion might not be worth much on this one.

FWW, i upgraded in december and sent it back because it wasn't any faster than my old and still current notebook. They haven't gotten any faster in several years. You might want to look into used.

billbill242000 · 08-30-2008, 06:58 PM

I ended up getting an HPI Pavillion dv6000 from a friend for $500. have Phoenix on it and it runs(with everthing at highest settings) at about 30fps. Seems to be just fine now if I can just get my settings in my trasnmitter tweaked to my liking i will be all set.
Thanks for everyones suggestions!!!
By the way it has an NVIDIA 8400M with 256MB dedicated memory

08-22-2008, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
billbill242000 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	What lap top?? Just ordered a Phoenix tonight. Downloaded the demo and it won't even open on my lap top(it's an old Toshiba). So people better with computers than me...what are my options for a lap top that will run Phoenix good while on line?? Not worried about the desk top at home it will run it!!:o All comments/suggestions welcomed!! __________________ All I can say is "WOW!!"

08-22-2008, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
bflores Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2007	Perhaps these might help? What Laptop to buy for Real Flight sim? https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=70590 Phoenix runs on XP in Parallels!!!!!! https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=74322 sim not smooth ????? https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=50598 Phoenix on partable computer https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=67426 Problems with Phoenix https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=32206 Anyone running G3.5 on a dual core Intel Mac? https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=27051 What Graphics Card ? https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=88243 In short.. you have about 5 billion notebook choices and many OS options! Good luck on your venture! __________________ BRIAN FLORES HOUSTON, TX EMAX HAWK 5: Spektrum DSMX ▪ DX18G2 Stealth TREX 250: Zippy 1000mAh 45C ▪ Spartan DS760 w/290G ▪ HS-65HB ▪ CC25

08-22-2008, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
billbill242000 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Thanks for the links! i did a search for " Phoenix lap top" and got nothing! __________________ All I can say is "WOW!!"

08-23-2008, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Maybe because most people spell it laptop, one word instead of two. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

08-26-2008, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
billbill242000 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Never said I could spell! __________________ All I can say is "WOW!!"

08-29-2008, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Big Fil Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007	I've got two laptops that I run with good results Macbook Pro and an HP 8510p. The MacbookPro edges out the HP with all graphics options turned on but turning down the shadow detail on the HP makes it run just the same. Both have graphics cards in them. If you go shopping for a laptop i'd look for one with a seperate graphics card installed (it's still inside the laptop just not integrated onto the motherboard) __________________ Mikado Model Helicopters Edge Blades

08-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
woodmandan2 Registered Users Join Date: May 2007	If you get a laptop get one with at least 2gb ram, Nividia Graphics, Nvidia 8400 would be a good choice. I have a black macbook for school and a HP that i got with a 8400, 2gb ram, and a dual core 1.8 ghz proceessor that i got for 800, doesent run well on macbook w/ bootcamp but great on the hp as well as this card will run almost all new games besides Crysis... __________________ Woodmandan2 T-Rex 450SE GF, 430X, BL35X ESC, GY401/S9257, HS-65MG, DX7/AR7000

08-30-2008, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rototerrier Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	I am running a HP Pavilion dv9000t which is 2 years old. It runs the app perfect at high quality and even runs it on my 50" flat panel with everything on but shadows. Any dv9000 or dv7t series multimedia notebook will be way more than enough to run phoenix. As nice as phoenix looks, it still doesn't hold a candle to some of the 3d shooters out there and these notebooks push those fairly well also. I am lucky though, I get my notebooks supplied by my company and always get tip top of the line. I don't expect the average person to be dropping 3 grand on a notebook so my opinion might not be worth much on this one. FWW, i upgraded in december and sent it back because it wasn't any faster than my old and still current notebook. They haven't gotten any faster in several years. You might want to look into used. __________________ HeliXHeli 700 \| VBar Silverline \| TRM275TT TREX 550 V2 DFC \| VBar Silverline \| CC Ice 100 \| CC BEC Pro

08-30-2008, 06:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
billbill242000 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	I ended up getting an HPI Pavillion dv6000 from a friend for $500. have Phoenix on it and it runs(with everthing at highest settings) at about 30fps. Seems to be just fine now if I can just get my settings in my trasnmitter tweaked to my liking i will be all set. Thanks for everyones suggestions!!! By the way it has an NVIDIA 8400M with 256MB dedicated memory __________________ All I can say is "WOW!!"

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