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the PMDG 737.. (Read 1837 times)
Jul 19
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, 2004 at 3:33pm
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Hey, i've never actually purchased a payware aircraft before, but recently i have seen many shots of the PMDG 737-600/700 and it looks.. increddible.
Anyway, im seriously considering buying this plane and just wanted your opinions - is it really worth the $40?
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Jul 19
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Apparently its the closest thing to flying you can get in a flight sim. People swear5 by it and say it has a steep learning curve, though if the manual is studied, you have yourself a winner!
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Jul 19
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Well...first off what type of sytem do you have..if it isn't to good I wouldn't recommend it...although if it is a good computer...then go for it you have to read mauals and everythign but once you learn it you will be happy....
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Jul 19
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if you buy the 600/700, then I really suggest going for the upgrade pack, which also includes the longer 800/900 variants. It is worth it
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Jul 20
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well my system is:
P4 2ghz
512 ram
radeon 9600 with latest omega drivers
And i've applied all sorts of frame-rate boosters for the sim, which increasess my framrate by alot, and with the meljet 777, it averages about 18-20 around BUSY airports/high density citys like NY, and in the air it usually goes up to 30 (where its locked at)
As for the upgrade, i know this may be surprising but i prefer the short + stubby 600/700 version of the 737, are there any major cockpit upgrades? thats mainly what im interested in, as the default 737... leaves alot to be desired in way of simulating a real flight..
thanks, rich.
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Jul 20
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Yes, lots of updates, whole new panel bitmaps (goes for all models) +night lighting in the cockpit, 2 more MCP modes (vnav alt. intervention + speed intervention), many FMC bugs corrected aswell as new features
Compare the old and new cockpit lighting
OLD
http://virtual.planepictures.net/show.cgi?29596
NEW
http://virtual.planepictures.net/show.cgi?29836
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Jul 20
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donatrix
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heh, thanks, definately going to look into buying this upgrade.
I've read lots of posts about 'stuttering' etc., will my machine cope with this bird? (specs above)
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Jul 20
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well it stutters a little on the ground with my machine, but it's not that bad. the Airbusses from PSS is worse for me
I have an Athlon 64 3200, 1024mb of RAM, Radeon 9800XT, so I'm running the game with Antialiasing and Anistropic filtering activated, and that doesn't really help against stuttering
However I flew the PMDG on my old Athlon 2100 and it worked fine
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Jul 20
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Thanks for the quick reply!
I think i will purchase this beautiful bird, from what i've read about it, it seems the most detailed plane i've seen. If i do get bad performance, then ill simply have to upgrade the pc itself, i was thinking of adding more ram (atleast another 512) anyway.
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, 2004 at 12:02pm
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Well, i got it, well, 'bought it' hours ago, but the email still hasnt come through despite them saying it should arrive in moments.
I emailed their support address and no reply from that either.
Not best pleased right now.
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Hey Donatrix!
Wait until you fly this. I don't even bother with all the other ones anymore!
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Well, i got it, well, 'bought it' hours ago, but the email still hasn't come through despite them saying it should arrive in moments.
I emailed their support address and no reply from that either.
That's funny. I purchases the other aircraft, the 737-900 last night because I can't get enough of this bird and have not received the link either and it has been over 12 hours! ???
Dave
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, 2004 at 1:08pm
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have you tried emailing their support address? Any luck with that?
A bit worrying..
edit - Well, i very pleased with the support now, they emailed back with a new download link and i should be flying shortly!
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Jul 22
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Yes, lots of updates, whole new panel bitmaps (goes for all models) +night lighting in the cockpit, 2 more MCP modes (vnav alt. intervention + speed intervention), many FMC bugs corrected aswell as new features
Compare the old and new cockpit lighting
OLD
http://virtual.planepictures.net/show.cgi?29596
NEW
http://virtual.planepictures.net/show.cgi?29836
The best part about the updates with the 800/900 is that it seemlessly integrated the updates to the 600/700 as well!
I am one satisfied customer! That plane has given me hours upon hours of enjoyment. Money well spent.
P4 3.20Ghz 800Mhz FSB&&1 GB PC3200 400Mhz DDR RAM (Dual Channel)&&Nvidia GeForce 6800GT 256MB 8X AGP&&SB Audigy MP3+&&Win XP Pro
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Jul 25
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dare i ask how much the upgrade is? i have the pmdg 737-600/700
AMD athlon XP2800+ @2.34ghz&&Epox 8RDA3G 400 fsb, 8x AGP&&1024MB DDR400 PC3200&&XFX 256MB FX5950 Ultra (oc 525/1.04)&&40 gig maxtor 7200rpm&&80 gig seagate baracuda 7200rpm&&
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Jul 26
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The 800/900/update is $27.95. Of course, you must have the 600/700 which is $39.95 therefore total damage is roughly $70. It's a bit steep, but if you are like me, and the only plane you fly in the sim is the PMDG 737, it's well worth it. Seriously, there is so much put into this aircaft that it turns FS9 into a whole new game/experience.
P4 3.20Ghz 800Mhz FSB&&1 GB PC3200 400Mhz DDR RAM (Dual Channel)&&Nvidia GeForce 6800GT 256MB 8X AGP&&SB Audigy MP3+&&Win XP Pro
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