Will Netbooks run this game

ktully · 03-30-2009, 07:37 AM

Thinking of buying a little netbook. Wanted to know if that is enough computing power to run this game effectively. Thanks in advance.

kq76 · 03-30-2009, 10:32 AM

Which game, which version?

EDIT: Moved from General Disc. to the OOTP10 boards as it's the most likely candidate based on ktully's post history. If it should be elsewhere, report the thread and ask for it to be moved again.

Bluenoser · 03-30-2009, 12:11 PM

What are the specs of the Netbook?

kingcharlesxii · 03-30-2009, 12:16 PM

Without knowing the specs of the netbook, it's tough to say (a lot of netbooks are very underpowered).

Here are OOTP's system requirements, if that is what you're referring to:

Out of the Park Baseball - System requirements

I'd want to at least meet the "recommended" requirements.

<Pion> · 03-30-2009, 01:19 PM

I have a netbook, and some things can't be run on it. Not because it is underpowered, but rather because the screen height is too small. Be sure to check the screen dimensions of any software you want to run, and compare it to the screen resolutions allowed on the netbook.

satchel · 03-30-2009, 04:22 PM

Several netbooks have 1024×768 screens. I'd make this a top criterion when choosing your NetBook.

TippsTheFoo · 03-30-2009, 04:37 PM

I've been thinking the exact same thing and have been eyeing the Dell Mini 9. The hardware specs look good (1.6ghz, 1gb ram (can upgrade to 2gb), 8gb SSD HD (can upgrade)...but the resolution is 1024x600. Argh.

satchel · 03-30-2009, 05:01 PM

There seem to have been nine NetBooks produced so far which have large enough screens to run OOTP:

Dell Mini 12
Gigabyte M912
HP Mininote 2133
Inventec Kohjinsha SX3
Quanta Computer OLPC XO-1
Samsung NC20
Sinomanic Tianhua GX-1C
Sony P-Series
Zelybron Micro Nina

rudel.dietrich · 03-30-2009, 05:02 PM

That 1.6 GHz does not translate into a desktop 1.6 GHz
It is single core, runs at a lower voltage and has a front size bus speed much lower than a typical processor.

satchel · 03-30-2009, 05:12 PM

Approximate prices, according to a quick search:

Dell Mini 12 $484
Gigabyte M912 $700
HP Mininote 2133 $329
Inventec Kohjinsha SX3 $899
Quanta Computer OLPC XO-1 $399(?)
Samsung NC20 $370
Sinomanic Tianhua GX-1C $250
Sony P-Series $899
Zelybron Micro Nina $475

The prices reflect the general quality of the products: the Sony is the nicest one, the Sinomanic the most bare-bones.

CoolDudeWill · 03-31-2009, 05:19 PM

I think some netbooks may have to wait until the OnLive service is offered in order to run OOTP 10.

The Wolf · 03-31-2009, 08:35 PM

If you're looking for a netbook, check out the Samsung NC20.

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG NC10-11GP Pink Intel Atom N270(1.60GHz) 10.2" WSVGA 1GB Memory 160GB HDD Netbook - Netbooks

84CubsFan · 04-04-2009, 11:40 PM

Keep in mind that there are a lot of programs out there that will simulate 1024x768 resolution on a 1024x600 screen. My Asus 901 does it with stock utilities. I haven't tried to install OOTP yet, but I see no reason why it wouldn't run given the specs (it's an amazing little machine). Someday I will, and I'll post more info.

Comedian2004 · 04-05-2009, 02:08 AM

Netbooks run about half the speed of a Celeron, so if it did run, I do not think that it would be very enjoyable.

Netbooks are designed for e-mail and surfin.

84CubsFan · 04-05-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comedian2004

Netbooks run about half the speed of a Celeron, so if it did run, I do not think that it would be very enjoyable.

Netbooks are designed for e-mail and surfin.

The Atom processor is actually pretty decent, and a decent netbook nowadays can be used for anything that you could do with a mid-range notebook computer three or four years ago. A top of the line netbook is even better.

The Atom N270 will run at similar speeds to a Celeron M, with much better power consumption and far less heat. So in OOTP terms, you wouldn't want to sim a hundred years of MLB, but my guess is that it would be perfectly fine for keeping up with online leagues while traveling.

As I said, I'll someday try out OOTP on mine, because I'm curious, and I'll post some results.

adamosity · 04-06-2009, 10:27 AM

It runs fine on a netbook. It's actually quite fast, because XP is faster than Vista.

The issue is the screen size--using Astray to simulate 1024 x 768 does work.

Maybe if enough of us plead, we can get a 1024 x 576 (or 600, which is what mine runs on, but many run at 576) resolution setting?

I play it daily on a netbook. The only issue is the screen size (I know we have 1024 X 720 as an option..so all I'm asking for is 120! :-)

--adam

wshwe · 04-09-2009, 11:44 PM

Most netbooks have screens with 600 vertical resolution. I refuse to buy any Windows or Linux software that won't run at 600 vertical resolution.

The Wolf · 04-10-2009, 12:23 AM

I wonder how much work it would be to whip up a 1024x600 driver for the game? There seems to be some demand for it.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-17-2009, 03:26 AM

1024*600 will work if you run the game in fullscreen mode. However, on some screens info will be cut off since the screens were designed for a minimum 1024*720 resolution.

sarancha · 04-19-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

1024*600 will work if you run the game in fullscreen mode. However, on some screens info will be cut off since the screens were designed for a minimum 1024*720 resolution.

Wow.. I knew that the ootp 10 is not support 1024*600. I decide I am going to buy S5 UMPC made by Yukyung viliv.

Viliv S5 mid | UMPCPortal - The Mobile Internet and Computing Reference Site

03-30-2009, 07:37 AM	#1
ktully Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 89	Will Netbooks run this game Thinking of buying a little netbook. Wanted to know if that is enough computing power to run this game effectively. Thanks in advance.

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Comedian2004 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In a house in Saint Cloud, Florida. Posts: 7,085	Netbooks run about half the speed of a Celeron, so if it did run, I do not think that it would be very enjoyable. Netbooks are designed for e-mail and surfin. __________________ Like BLUES? Visit www.smokestacklightnin.com, you will LOVE it! New show every Monday!! New Blues HOF![/COLOR][/FONT]

04-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#17
wshwe Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 2	Most netbooks 600 vertical resolution Most netbooks have screens with 600 vertical resolution. I refuse to buy any Windows or Linux software that won't run at 600 vertical resolution.

03-30-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,683	What are the specs of the Netbook?

03-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	Without knowing the specs of the netbook, it's tough to say (a lot of netbooks are very underpowered). Here are OOTP's system requirements, if that is what you're referring to: Out of the Park Baseball - System requirements I'd want to at least meet the "recommended" requirements.

03-30-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
<Pion> All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,428	I have a netbook, and some things can't be run on it. Not because it is underpowered, but rather because the screen height is too small. Be sure to check the screen dimensions of any software you want to run, and compare it to the screen resolutions allowed on the netbook.

03-30-2009, 04:37 PM	#7
TippsTheFoo Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 51	I've been thinking the exact same thing and have been eyeing the Dell Mini 9. The hardware specs look good (1.6ghz, 1gb ram (can upgrade to 2gb), 8gb SSD HD (can upgrade)...but the resolution is 1024x600. Argh.

03-30-2009, 05:01 PM	#8
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith AR Posts: 2,681	There seem to have been nine NetBooks produced so far which have large enough screens to run OOTP: Dell Mini 12 Gigabyte M912 HP Mininote 2133 Inventec Kohjinsha SX3 Quanta Computer OLPC XO-1 Samsung NC20 Sinomanic Tianhua GX-1C Sony P-Series Zelybron Micro Nina

03-30-2009, 05:02 PM	#9
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	That 1.6 GHz does not translate into a desktop 1.6 GHz It is single core, runs at a lower voltage and has a front size bus speed much lower than a typical processor.

03-30-2009, 05:12 PM	#10
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith AR Posts: 2,681	Approximate prices, according to a quick search: Dell Mini 12 $484 Gigabyte M912 $700 HP Mininote 2133 $329 Inventec Kohjinsha SX3 $899 Quanta Computer OLPC XO-1 $399(?) Samsung NC20 $370 Sinomanic Tianhua GX-1C $250 Sony P-Series $899 Zelybron Micro Nina $475 The prices reflect the general quality of the products: the Sony is the nicest one, the Sinomanic the most bare-bones.

03-31-2009, 05:19 PM	#11
CoolDudeWill Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 46	I think some netbooks may have to wait until the OnLive service is offered in order to run OOTP 10.

04-04-2009, 11:40 PM	#13
84CubsFan Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 376	Keep in mind that there are a lot of programs out there that will simulate 1024x768 resolution on a 1024x600 screen. My Asus 901 does it with stock utilities. I haven't tried to install OOTP yet, but I see no reason why it wouldn't run given the specs (it's an amazing little machine). Someday I will, and I'll post more info.

04-06-2009, 10:27 AM	#16
adamosity Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 66	It runs fine on a netbook. It's actually quite fast, because XP is faster than Vista. The issue is the screen size--using Astray to simulate 1024 x 768 does work. Maybe if enough of us plead, we can get a 1024 x 576 (or 600, which is what mine runs on, but many run at 576) resolution setting? I play it daily on a netbook. The only issue is the screen size (I know we have 1024 X 720 as an option..so all I'm asking for is 120! :-) --adam

04-17-2009, 03:26 AM	#19
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	1024600 will work if you run the game in fullscreen mode. However, on some screens info will be cut off since the screens were designed for a minimum 1024720 resolution.