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    Best OS for M860TU?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DRTH_STi, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Whoa..just noticed that I get a free copy of xp pro 64bit with my order from PCMW - didn't even notice that!

    So - question is, with the newer versions of DirectX is it just better to go with vista right now? (I can switch to vista business for free or get 25 off if I downgrade to vista premium 32/64 bit).

    What would be the best OS to go with? Would XP even support the 9800GT?
     
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Just go with Vista 64-Bit and 4GB RAM, and don't look back.
     
    Prasad, Jul 31, 2008
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    danny2001 Notebook Consultant

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    If you want 64, go with Vista. You may want to double check software compatibility if you have any mission critical apps but If you can do everything on Vista 64, then yea, I agree with Prasad.
     
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  4. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Thanks guys - go for vista business for same price or 25 bucks less for vista premium though?
     
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    Premium if you want Media Center (and $25 :) ), Business if you need to connect to domain based networks.

    edit: here is a breakdown of the different vista versions.
     
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  6. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    thanks guys!
     
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    Friar_Tuck Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree. Vista Ultimate 64bit is fantastic. Go for it!
     
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    Wsv 2008..........
     
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  9. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    what does the GUI look like for ws8? Like vista or more like xp? Anybody know?
     
    DRTH_STi, Jul 31, 2008
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    let's try windows 7 beta :p
     
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    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    how do you gus compare Vista 64bit & xp 64 bit???
     
    haquocdung, Aug 1, 2008
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  12. Prasad

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    XP 64-Bit is a joke, atleast so I hear. Just go with Vista Home Premium or Business 64-Bit (whichever fits your requirements better), and be happy! :p
     
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    I did tried to install xp 64 bit once, and it was crash because I cant find all the driver I need for my old HP. never tried Vista 64 bit though. I will tried when have my desktop.
     
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    Premium comes with DVD codecs, whereas Business does not. This may effect your decision.
     
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  15. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    thanks guys - just upgraded to vista premium 64bit - actually cost 25 bucks less! lol
     
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    Yea, I think you will be happy with it.
     
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    where is my post?
     
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  19. danny2001

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    What the...? It made me laugh anyway.
     
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