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    Can I use Aero with Intel X3100?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Czaralekzander, Oct 20, 2007.

  1. Czaralekzander

    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    I read on the Dell site that I need a 128 MB graphics card to use Aero in Vista Business. The exact notebook I am looking at is Dell Vostro 1500 with the following specs:

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    1 GB of RAM
    160 GB 5400 rpm HD
    Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    Vista Business

    Speed is not as important as battery life and low cost. Will Vista Business run well if I am only using this notebook for wireless internet browsing/Word or do I need a better video card to turn on Aero?
     
    Czaralekzander, Oct 20, 2007
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  2. vaio2k7

    vaio2k7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Easily...Intel X3100 can handle Aero, and handle it well
     
    vaio2k7, Oct 20, 2007
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  3. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    You can run it. Aero, and vista doesn't need as much ram, and GFX card power as everyone says.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 20, 2007
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    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    thnksfrthmmrs, Oct 20, 2007
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  5. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    false advertising scheme to make you spend more money =D
     
    Harper2.0, Oct 20, 2007
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  6. Czaralekzander

    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for all the help guys. I put in my order today!
     
    Czaralekzander, Oct 20, 2007
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  7. Gintoki

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    No problem, you can always ask for help on these forums. That's what they were made for.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 20, 2007
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    the x3100 is a powerful card; on par with the nvidia ones...it can handle a lot
     
    eyecon82, Oct 22, 2007
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