Unofficial video driver gives boost to Axim X50v

Colin Dunstan · 11-12-2004, 06:40 PM

A programmer from Bulgaria Hungary managed to write a tweaked GAPI driver (free + open-source) called X50v GAPI QVGA to accelerate GAPI video performance for games and emulators that don't officially support the new graphic chip of the Dell Axim X50v.

Users report that with this driver a game for instance like Warfare Inc. that was before "choppy at times and slow" now plays "smooth and fast."

There are still a few bugs to be ridden off (e.g. graphics sometimes fade in and out), but considering how fast this independent project is evolving, I have no doubt that the driver reaches "stable" in no time.

[Via Aximsite]

TadW · 11-13-2004, 04:37 PM

That IS cool. I wonder if Dell is going to hire that guy. He is also the programmer of BetaPlayer I've heard! And he is doing this all for "free"...

cbarnett · 11-14-2004, 08:41 PM

Betaplayer is an awesome application. This guy really knows his stuff!

Craig.

picard · 11-19-2004, 10:00 AM

btw I'am from Hungary

Bob Russell · 11-19-2004, 10:10 AM

Picard! We're honored to have you here!
Sounds like you gathering a crowd of impressed and appreciative fans

Congrats on all the great work you've done.

cbarnett · 11-21-2004, 07:30 PM

Hi Picard, welcome aboard!

Betaplayer + PocketDivXEnconder = Heaven on a stick

Craig.

11-12-2004, 06:40 PM	#1
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	Unofficial video driver gives boost to Axim X50v A programmer from Bulgaria Hungary managed to write a tweaked GAPI driver (free + open-source) called X50v GAPI QVGA to accelerate GAPI video performance for games and emulators that don't officially support the new graphic chip of the Dell Axim X50v. Users report that with this driver a game for instance like Warfare Inc. that was before "choppy at times and slow" now plays "smooth and fast." There are still a few bugs to be ridden off (e.g. graphics sometimes fade in and out), but considering how fast this independent project is evolving, I have no doubt that the driver reaches "stable" in no time. [Via Aximsite]

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11-13-2004, 04:37 PM	#2
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	That IS cool. I wonder if Dell is going to hire that guy. He is also the programmer of BetaPlayer I've heard! And he is doing this all for "free"...

11-14-2004, 08:41 PM	#3
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Betaplayer is an awesome application. This guy really knows his stuff! Craig.

11-19-2004, 10:00 AM	#4
picard Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 25 Join Date: Nov 2004	btw I'am from Hungary

11-19-2004, 10:10 AM	#5
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Picard! We're honored to have you here! Sounds like you gathering a crowd of impressed and appreciative fans Congrats on all the great work you've done.

11-21-2004, 07:30 PM	#6
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Hi Picard, welcome aboard! Betaplayer + PocketDivXEnconder = Heaven on a stick Craig.

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