I wrote a long post about how I found a great deal on a Z, and my quick impressions of it, but then the server migration happened and my post got lost. So yes I've found my Z and I am very happy with it sofar. Amazing piece of equipment.
Anyway, I'm wondering what OS I should install. I have no experience with Vista 64, but since my Z has 4 GB I'm tempted to install it.
My main use of my PC is browsing internet. Common situation is 2 browsers with 20 tabs, msn, utorrent, emule.
I am positive I will do a clean install, either XP, Vista 32 or Vista 64.
So what do you think, should I install Vista 64?
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I'm happy with XP SP3 on my Z. But then my first impressions of Vista weren't great. If you have liked a Vista system previously, I'm sure the Z has enough power to make it work if you set it up properly.
BTW, sorry your post got lost... I would have enjoyed reading that! -
Yeah it was a shame, I normally don't write long post but now I did
. Maybe I'll write it again tomorrow.
I'm running XP now, is this the best XP driver/utility install guide?
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/270960/product/vgn-z12gn/sectionfirst?subpage=detail
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Congrats, enjoy it!
Can you tell us the specs of your Z Phil? Just before the mini-review of tomorrow. -
Thanks. It's a Z11 MN/B, P8400, 4GB, 200GB 5400rpm Toshiba.
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Also... I've just noticed the sony-asia site's guide doesn't seem to include the XP driver for HDD protection like the vaio-link site does. And in fact it says at the top of the page "HDD protection function cannot be used", which I don't think is the case. I would thus recommend the vaio-link guide.
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Thanks, I'll follow that route.
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Why would you use Vista 64 Bit unless you knew it would definitely improve performance?
Also: 4GB - there were numerous threads on it. Its not so easy - yes the Operating system can actively only use 3GB, but the remainign GB is also used, for example as graphics memory.
So I doubt that going from 32 Bit to 64 Bit would make that much of a change - the RAM definitely won't - it may even reduce graphics performance.
Maybe someone with personal experience with 64 Bit systems could enlighten you a bit more.
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I've tried with all of the help and drivers from here but cannot find the Sprint Smartwi 64bit. Since installing a clean 32bit Vista and getting everything to work flawlessly, I will wait for Sony to post the 64bit Ultimate drivers for Z.
I didn't want to install the Bios from Japan - what if I needed to go back?
After spending a week on 64bit, I would wait for it.
Just my opinion as others have successfully updated thier Bios and run 64bit.
Should I install Vista 64 on my Z?
Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Phil, Oct 11, 2008.