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Check glxinfo output. It should note something like:

direct rendering: Yes
server glx vendor string: NVIDIA Corporation

Ubuntu can usually install the proprietary nVidia driver from the additional driver menu which should fix the problem. If your laptop has an Optimus Setup you might have a bigger problem.

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