[Staging #BDC-768289]: RE: 20080203: LDM package (SOS)

Hola Luis,

re:
> according to the Dell (U.S. version) that I used yesterday, going from the
> graphics card from 512MB down to the 256MB version, I should save about
> $180-$437 dollars.

This seems like it could be a good cost savings.

> Please, see my last paragraph.
> 
> No charge for the RH Enterprise installations. Perhaps, it is hidden in
> the final cost to the consumer anyway!

Perhaps...

> About the actual cost in Mexico: I did contact the local Dell
> representatives and I gave them my quote. This is the same
> PDF file that you received. The new quote is (once converted
> into U.S. dollars) about $2,400 with customs and shipping
> related expenses included. Not sure if taxes (15% in Mexico!)
> are included and, if not, the cost becomes about $2,750.
> Remember that the U.S. quote was $2,706.

This sounds very promising!

> About the graphics cards, there are 6 choices. Would you be willing to
> help me to chose among them?
> 1) 256MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX570, dual monitor DVI capable (-$364)
> 2) 256MB PCIe x16 nVidia NVS 290, dual monitor DVI capable (-$437)
> 3) Dual 256MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX570, dual monitor DVI capable (-$182)
> 4) Dual 256MB PCIe x16 nVidia NVS 290, dual monitor DVI capable (-$364)
> 5) ATI Fire GL V3600 256MB, monitor DVI capable (-$400)
> 6) ATI Fire GL V3600 256MB, dual monitor DVI capable (-$237)

I would say that 1) may be your best option.  I can not recommend the ATI cards 
mostly
because the OpenGL support on some ATI cards is known to exhibit problems with
the IDV (because of Java 3D, I think).  The Nvidia cards are typically the best
when it comes to using the IDV.

> Thanks!, again, LM Farfan.

Cheers,

Tom
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Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: BDC-768289
Department: Support IDD
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed