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Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by solarkraft »

Dig1t wrote: post #32
jarym wrote: post #22

So Intel... Lost their lead in consumer desktop CPUs and said ‘oh we have mobile and server’ But now AMD prove that Intel’s lead in mobile has been squandered. And then the largest buyers of server grade stuff are cloud vendors who are waiting for ARM to come of age.

I don't really think cloud vendors are holding their breath to switch to ARM, they are all heavily invested in X86. All their code has been built on it for forever, and there's a big advantage to having your dev machines running the same architecture as your cloud production machines. I think desktop ARM adoption would have to happen before the server market moves to the same.

> their code has been built on it for forever, and there's a big advantage to having your dev machines running the same architecture as your cloud production machines

Is that really so? Are remote development and emulation not sufficiently advanced yet?

Super hot paths might be x86 optimized, but how much does that really matter? I'd think at the scales of the big providers nothing matters more than performance/power use and performance/price.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by solarkraft »

chrismorgan wrote: post #10
rowanG077 wrote: post #3

All of the ryzen laptops that exist have abysmal screens. I would have bought one if it weren't for this fact.

My last couple of laptops have had IPS panels. I intend never to buy a TN panel again. My last laptop was a 15″ 1920×1080, and my current is a 13″ 3000×2000 (and I love the aspect ratio). I intend never to buy a laptop with a 1920×1080 screen again. At some point I’m afraid I may end up with a ≥120fps screen and rarefy my tastes still further. (I hear good things about them, but have never seen an LCD with such a fra…

> I intend never to buy a laptop with a 1920×1080 screen again

Same here and WOW, it's frustrating. There are so many laptops that would be amazing if it wasn't for their screens. Paradoxically 17" models are almost all crap.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by solarkraft »

silon42 wrote: post #29
formerly_proven wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For desktop use 120 vs 60 Hz is noticeable on Windows (obviously very noticeable on the mouse cursor, but that doesn't change the UX much), but because DWM has basically optimal latency as far as dragging windows around goes, it's not that big of a difference. On Linux it's a pretty huge difference since Linux compositors aren't as good as DWM. Basically, Linux with 120 Hz feels like Windows on 60 Hz.

First thing I usually switch off on Linux is the compositor. It's not that bad typically (you notice latency only if you look for it), but why add unnecessary latency...

On Wayland it's difficult to disable the compositor :-)

With which setup have you been able to achieve the lowest latency? I'm currently trying to get an overview of the situation.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by notacoward »

justaguyhere wrote: post #36
notacoward wrote: post #12

I have one. The US version "only" has a 4800U, but it was still an absolute steal at US$800. It's a nice size, feels solid, and lasts all day easily . I've used it all day more than once and not seen the battery go below 50% yet. Then again, I haven't really pushed it that hard. I'm sure if I played some games it would "only" last five or six hours. And no, I haven't had any issues with the screen. In fact I turn it…

I just checked the lenovo website, it says not available. When did you get yours?

I've had it a bit over a week. The E14 Gen 2 still seems like the closest alternative - slightly slower processor, more memory, less battery. Unfortunately the Labor Day sale is over so it's around $1200 now.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by post_break »

q3k wrote: post #4
rowanG077 wrote: post #3

All of the ryzen laptops that exist have abysmal screens. I would have bought one if it weren't for this fact.

Very happy with my T14 (AMD) IPS 1920x1080 display. Some might dislike that it's not High DPI, but personally that's not a feature I want.

I want one, but lenovo still has a screen lottery with their 400 nit low power screen.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by post_break »

bluedino wrote: post #28
Grazester wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

250 to 500 nits. That is not very bright and this is the potential problem for me.

250 is not bright, but 500 sure is.

500 is a lie, since that panel has an extra layer for their stupid privacy guard.

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by MrGilbert »

chrismorgan wrote: post #21
formerly_proven wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> If you're staring at a 500nit screen at full brightness all day, you're probably not doing your eyes any good. I'm kinda surprised how many people set their screens to 100 % brightness (300-400 nits for most screens) on their desktop. I find that blinding and very uncomfortable. That also seems to be a reason why people complain so much about IPS bleed and glow; using the screen near full brightness in a dark room…

It’s hard to change the brightness of desktop monitors. Bafflingly, Windows and macOS don’t support adjusting their brightness the way they do for laptops, despite the existence of DDC/CI to do just that, so you’re left using third-party software if you know about it, or interacting with the awful OSD/buttons on the screen, which you’ll hardly want to do all the time. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24316728 is…

For Windows users, I can recommend ClickMonitorDDC[1]. While the UI is a bit cluttered, it has a neat feature:

You can display the current brightness in the notification area, hover over it with your mouse, and use the scroll-wheel to adjust it. I really like it.

[1]: https://clickmonitorddc.bplaced.net/

Re: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 7 is a showcase for AMD’s exceptional new processor

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Post by n3k5 »

pachico wrote: post #25

Pitty the screen is so bad. I still don't understand the point for glossy screen, to be honest.

If you're in a dim environment, a glossy screen has slightly better contrast and colours. If you have a light source or bright objects nearby where their light falls on the screen, a glossy screen has significantly better contrast and colours, as long as the screen and you are positioned such that you don't see the reflections. If you can't avoid reflections, e.g. because you're outside in bright sunlight, a glossy screen is pretty much useless. But if you mostly have a notebook so you can take it to different indoor workplaces with suitable lighting, and/or so you can move from your desk to a couch or bed (e.g. to watch a movie), the reduced glare can be very nice to have.

So the thing is, if you never had one yourself and only observed others using them while away from their preferred work spaces, chances are you've literally seen glossy screens in a bad light :)

Of course, if your use cases are all text based, the potentially better picture quality of a glossy screen is indeed rather pointless. Either option is a compromise; what's better depends entirely on where and for what you use the device.

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