Page Comparison

Laptop Model

Compatibility Type/Status

Notes

Alienware M17x R4

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset, Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.

Additionally, a USB 3.0 hub w/external power will need to be connected between the laptop and Demo3. Direct connection may limit the Demo3 to USB 2.0 bandwidth since the onboard ports do not seem to supply enough power.

Apple MacBook Pro (15" Retina)

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset, Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.
Note: System tested had pure Win7 installed, Boot Camp Win7 should also work. Native OSX or virtualized environments (VMware, Parallels, etc.) are not supported at this time.

ASUS G51J Series

Incompatible

USB2.0 and CardBus, cannot be updated.

ASUS G73JW Series

Incompatible

Fresco Logic FL 1000G incompatible with Demo3. No ExpressCard slot.

Dell E6400

Integrated

NEC/Renesas μPD720200A

Dell Latitude D620

Incompatible

USB2.0 and CardBus, cannot be updated.

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s

Integrated /
Not Recommended

NEC/Renesas μPD720200A
This system has shown streaming failures using some products - not recommended.

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset, Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.

Lenovo ThinkPad T440s

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset, Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.

Lenovo ThinkPad W520

Integrated /
Not Recommended

NEC/Renesas μPD720200A
This system has shown streaming failures using some products - not recommended.

Lenovo ThinkPad W530

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset, Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.

MSI GT70

Integrated

Intel 7-Series chipset (HM77), Demo3 needs to be updated to E.106/E.20B boot/firmware or later.

MSI GT783R

Integrated /
Not Recommended

NEC/Renesas μPD720200A

Sony VPCF215FX/Bl

Integrated /
Not Recommended

NEC/Renesas μPD720200A