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    does the xps 1330 ship with the 32-bit or 64-bit of vista?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pLieu86, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. pLieu86

    pLieu86 Newbie

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    does the xps 1330 ship with the 32-bit or 64-bit of vista?

    If it just ships with the 32-bit, is it possibly to request a 64 bit edition for free?
     
    pLieu86, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. Zetto

    Zetto Notebook Deity

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    AFAIK, ALL dell computers are shipped with 32-bit version of Vista.. well, consumer PCs anyways :)
     
    Zetto, Aug 24, 2007
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    laptopquestions2007 Notebook Consultant

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    Currently you are *much* better off with 32-bit vista until the driver issues get worked out....

    -LQ
     
    laptopquestions2007, Aug 24, 2007
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    All the new notebooks are fully x64 compatible, and you can find drivers for 100% of the devices on them...as for including x64, you only get x86. Now whether or not you can REQUEST x64, I'm not sure. I know my disk said VISTA HOME BASIC 32BIT right on it, and one could only assume they have 32BIT on there for a reason to differentiate...but personally I haven't asked, because I have my own MSDN license anyway that will work on both :)
     
    DoubleBlack, Aug 24, 2007
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    Microsoft will ship you a 64 bit version for the cost of shipping if you go on line. You have to enter your 32 bit code to prove that you have a legal copy.
     
    arshield, Aug 24, 2007
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    AFAIK that's only for retail versions, and not OEM <_<
     
    DoubleBlack, Aug 24, 2007
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