SZ and VISTA

Does anyone know how well VISTA will perform with the SZ Series as presently configured?

Is anyone holding off on purchasing the SZ because of the impending change in operating systems?

I'd really like to know your opinions. I certainly don't want to be stuck with an outdated machine in 8 months. (I know it won't really be outdated but I must admit I like having the lastest and greatest)

 

The SZ with the dedicated card turned on will have no problems with Vista.

 

It should meet the minimum requirements of Vista, but you'll have to get the Starter edition and that one only runs in 32bit mode. And you'll lose the performance advantages that 64bit computing will bring.

The Fujitsu S2110 is ultra light and portable like the Sony and has a great build quality. This one is based on the Turion 64bit processor, so it will be able to run the default 64bit OS for the next few years, Windows Vista 64Edition.
http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.do?series=S2

More Info on the Turion
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article300-page2.html
http://techreport.com/reviews/2006q1/pentiumm-vs-turion64/index.x?pg=13

Good Luck.

 

as opposed to the default 64bit OS for the last few years, Linux

 

The SZ should handle Vista very well. All 6 primary editions of Vista will be 32 bit and work just great. I have installed all of the MSDN beta's on my ASUS W3V and they are starting to look and run pretty well. When I get my 160, I will let you know how well it does on the SZ

As far as 64 bit support is concerned I can offer my opinion. Don't go crazy making sure you get 64bit support. I am a programmer and I can tell you that I have never had a need to use a 64bit integer. There are reasons to use 64 bit OS's today such as when you need LOT's of memory or need to do math on VERY large numbers such as large DB's or mathamatical models. However for what most of us use a computer for, it will be a few years before we have interesting software that can take advantage of 64bit computing environments. Also don't foget that 64 bit OS means you need stable 64bit Programs and stable 64bit Drivers to get any real advantage.

Just my opinion.

 

Microsoft designs operating systems so older programs can work across newer platforms.

I think most people are concerned if they will be able to run Aero with a 32bit environment and I don't think it will be a problem.

I think what Brian points out is correct about having enough video memory on board.

I also believe the Go7400 series was designed to support Vista.

 

This isn't true - Vista will be released in a 32-bit version first and will be available not only in a Starter Edition, but a variety of choices. The 64-bit version won't be out until the end of 2007/early 2008. Even then, 64-bit computing will take at least another 3-5 years at least before it becomes mainstream.