Well, it was easier than I thought to re-write the install part of my installer. The drivers are now extracted to desktop for convenience, and the bug with drivers not installing for users without a C:\drive is fixed.
So expect Dox Optimised 181.20 with the fixed installer very soon 
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My installer needs to be fixed, it will not be for this release (181.20).
The problem is that it assumes you have a C:\ drive, now for most thats fine,
but if for some reason you do not it will fail to install.
This means I will have to re-write part of the installer to include system variables,
hopefully I can get it fixed next time round. With my 181.20 I will include a non installer version for users
without C:\ drives as a workaround.
Currently optimising these, should be out sometime next week after I send them to the testers.
I’m not 100% sure on XP64 version yet since hardly anyone uses that OS anymore?
So far some changes compared to previous version 180.84.1:
Minor aesthetic changes to the installer (moved the buttons in the install page “up”)
Got rid of Powermizer switch tool from installer since in-experienced users freakout and over it
Updated tweak set slightly
Desktop support included in these
Re- did the resolution table adding some extra ones not found in last driver.
The card I’m looking forward to most is last, also from the great guys at OxfordTEC
The is the very latest Ralink chipset in a USB package.
And also one of the very few Dual band USB devices out there.
This should do very well for those not with MiniPCI(e) ports.
Review of this coming soon
SparkLAN WUBR-505 Wireless-N 802.11abgn draft 2.0 dual band 2T/3R USB Adapter (Ralink RT2870)
Dual Band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz, up to 300Mbps data rate, 6x better performance
SparkLAN WUBR-501 USB Adapter is IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant. It can deliver 6x better performance than normal 802.11g while fully backward compatible with conventional 802.11g gears. MIMO technology (multi-in, multi-out) is successful in enhancing coverage range and throughput and save the cost to purchase additional devices to deploy household WLAN environment. SparkLAN Wireless-N USB Adapter achieves incredible data rate of up to 300Mbps, which can allow you to enjoy high speed internet access for data, video, and voice at home and office. It is designed to stream bandwidth-sensitive applications, including VoIP phone calls, networked TV, IP STB, time-crucial movies, music, data, online game console, and high-definition video.
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Here is a more interesting device that uses the very latest Ralink chipset.
Looking forward to take this for a spin.
Review will follow shortly.
But the guys at OxfordTEC deserver a pat on the back for given us the chance to look at these cards first
Ralink Based 11abgn dual band card for demanding applications (integrators only)
Frequency Band: 802.11n draft 2.0 2.4/5.8Ghz dual-band
Chipset: Ralink RT2880 MAC/BB/MIPS CPU 266MHz+2850 RF
Antenna: 2T/3R
Host interface: 32-bit mini-PCI, Type III A
OS support: LinuxRalink RT2880 chipset combines MIPS CPU, it is ideal for xDSL, IAD, STB, VoIP, and Multimedia applications.
OxfordTEC have kindly send me some WLAN cards to play and show off their stuff.
Here are the specs to wet the appetite, a review will follow shortly:
SparkLAN WMIR-200N WLAN 802.11n draft2.0 dual band MiniPCI Wifi Module – Laptop Internal Ralink RT2860 Chipset 2T/3R Wireless Adapter
SparkLAN Mimobility 300Mbps technology wireless LAN mini-PCI card IEEE 802.11a+g+b+n Draft wifi standard NIC adapter for laptops
(also for barebones & WRAP boards)Ralink latest chipset card manufactured by Sparklan only few weeks ago, NEWEST CONFIGURATION VERSION GUARANTIED.
8TH GENERATION CHIP HAS 6x SPEEDS, IMPROVED POWER MANAGEMENT AND MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE SERVICE.
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The Inquirer, well known for Nvidia bashing has benched the two cards. Make of it what you will. It would have been better to compare the cards to the GTX280 as well as ATI cards. NDA is still in effect so expect 100s of reviews from other sites with “fuller” benchies as soon as it is lifted.
Remember I said I expected the GTX280M to be half-way between desktop GTX260 and GTX280?
Well it turns out the GTX280M may never come out. I got a little confused with the “way its meant to be played”. GT200b is a re-spin of the GT200 core with a die shrink to 55nm and of course higher clocks. The cards well be GTX285 for example. The GT212 is rumoured to have 384 shaders up from 240! Now, if the GT212M were to have that many shaders it be crazy and I would drool for a while. However the fact is, it won’t and I’m not entirely sure what Nvidia will call this mobile card, but I will be surprise if it was GTX280M.
So there you go, I corrected myself. The morale of the story? Never trust what you read on the net, or even what you watch on the news.
Been busy working on a whole new series of INF, 4th generation INF as per forceware 185.20 Windows 7 INF.
Quite a few new GPU’s look to be heading our way in 2009.
So sit back and relax as here is the very latest list of supported GPU’s that will debut in INF v4.001
Apple. Now, I’ve never been one to follow fashion or to jump to get the “in” thing. Heck, I don’t even have an Ipod or any other form of MP3 player. Now Apple has revealed a “cool” new feature for their new line of Macbooks. Keyboardless Laptops. I always thought that macs were glorified toys, this just enforces it like a kick in the groin.
Basically you use a wheel to scroll around and select things. Once the novelty wears off and it takes you 40 mins to write an e-mail, you’d pick up a calculator to have fun with buttons again.
Video of the laptop can be seen here:
Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard