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Undertoad · 08-22-2012, 07:34 PM

SAS doesn't really say that, which I think they would? Even the extremely detailed PDF System Requirements for SAS 9.3 Foundation for Microsoft Windows doesn't even say you need a dedicated graphics card, much less a complicated one. But maybe one of the other client softwares need it.

A lot of modern laptops support DirectX 9. I don't think they even need a dedicated card to do it, but I can check that.

Now here's the thing, I am working a half day at the shop tomorrow. What if there is a laptop for $300 or less, that supports Win 7 and DX9, 2GB+ RAM, plus $20 shipping and insurance, do you want it? (What if it was dusty and/or grimy, two of the rubber feet were missing, and there was a 1/2" scratch on the screen that didn't show much when the screen was on?)

08-22-2012, 07:34 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	SAS doesn't really say that, which I think they would? Even the extremely detailed PDF System Requirements for SAS 9.3 Foundation for Microsoft Windows doesn't even say you need a dedicated graphics card, much less a complicated one. But maybe one of the other client softwares need it. A lot of modern laptops support DirectX 9. I don't think they even need a dedicated card to do it, but I can check that. Now here's the thing, I am working a half day at the shop tomorrow. What if there is a laptop for $300 or less, that supports Win 7 and DX9, 2GB+ RAM, plus $20 shipping and insurance, do you want it? (What if it was dusty and/or grimy, two of the rubber feet were missing, and there was a 1/2" scratch on the screen that didn't show much when the screen was on?)