Recommended SolidWorks Notebook Computers?

[m56]

can someone recommend any good notebooks (laptop computers) that will run SolidWorks?
I work with Large assemblies, and I kind of like widescreens but not necessarily a must.
I tried searching the sw knowledge base and emailing my vendor, but haven't found anything so far
thanks for any replies.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Go to

http://solidworks.com/pages/services/videocardtesting.html

and in the All Vendors drop-down, select the vendor you are interested in, and a list of certified computers will be shown.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Hint: the better ones are usually at the bottom of the list.

 

[MMike1]

Work just ordered me a Dell M65...hopefully that works...

 

[JMirisola]

m56,
Check out the Dell M90's. I have one and it is, essentially, a mobile workstation.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

 

[bowtiemike]

m56,

The Dell M90 is the recommended laptop for SW VAR application engineers as of the SW 2008 release. If you can swing it, it's the one to get.

 

[StefanHamminga]

I just saw some first tests run on the new HP 8510w notebook, very impressive, that Quadro FX 570M seems to be underestimated... The new 965 chipset (which the M90 does not have btw) also performs better both in raw cpu speed (from tests some 3-4%) and memory throughput than the same clockspeed cpu on the 945 (centrino) platform.

Here is a picture showing some cinebench results, amongst them the Z61p (my notebook) and the 8510w.

If you like 17" I'd say M90, if you like 15,4" get something from IBM or HP instead...

Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer
Searching Eng-Tips forums

 

[mx2street]

I would have to recommend against HP's mobile workstations. I've got an NW9440 (see sig) and aside from having a full QWERTY (with 10-key!) the cooling and workmanship lends something to be desired. I would probably recommend going with a Dell or something else...just my $.02

Tony

HP NW9440
2 GB RAM
Quadro FX 1500M (84.88)
Solidworks 2006 SP5.0
Solidworks 2007 SP4.0

 

[gwubs]

Go with the Dell M90.

 

[JamesBarlow]

For what it's worth.

I have a Dell Inspiron E1705 w/ an ATI card and 1 gig of ram running Vista (SP 0 with no problems).

I have not had it that long but so far it's been great. My current model is up to about 300 parts with no slow down yet and it runs Cosmos Works on large weldments without any trouble.

One thing to remember when picking a computer to use. There is a world of difference between Solidworks Certified and "Won't work". I have tried a number of configurations over the years that were not certified, but I have never come across one that won't work. Just something to think about.

 

[cmm]

I'm using a Dell M90 for Solidworks. Sitting next to my MacBook Pro it looks like an aircraft carrier. But it's quiet and I've had no driver issues yet (XP32, SW07SP3). I'd recommend getting the high resolution option for detailing.


Chris Montgomery
Mechanical Engineer

 

[fcsuper]

I'm using the M90 for my away missions right now. It is very nice. And it will help bulk you up. I think the total package weights well over 20lbs. The powercord is practically its own computer. lol However, even with the weight, I'd still recommend.

Matt
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
sw.fcsuper.com
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group