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    Toshiba Satillite

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jrog, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. jrog

    jrog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everybody! I've been jumping around with my new laptop's os and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best verison of windows would be for my some-what awesome laptop (my opinion :p).

    Here are the specs for my Toshiba Satillite P305D-S8900:
    Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 2.0ghz
    RAM: 4 GB
    HDD: 320 GB 5,400rpm
    Wireless: Atheros AR9281 AGN
    Graphics: ATi Radeon 3100

    Any suggestions would be great.... XP or Vista :D
     
    jrog, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Which one did it come with pre-installed?
     
    Shyster1, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    If Toshiba still offers XP drivers for this model, then you can consider XP along with Vista. However, if you choose the latter OS, then Home Premium or Business should be sufficient for the needs of the typical user.
     
    Bog, Jul 28, 2009
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  4. steelroots7xe

    steelroots7xe Notebook Evangelist

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    I personaly recommend getting Vista Home Premium if you're planning to use your notebook for gaming, entertainment, etc. (which it looks like your notebook is built for). I've heard though that Vista Business has better backup for your files so you might want to take that into consideration. You're gonna be spending an extra ~$40 for Business though.

    You can check the Windows Vista Edition Comparison Chart to see which one really fits your needs.

    By the way, why not wait for Windows 7?
     
    steelroots7xe, Jul 28, 2009
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  5. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I'm running Vista 64 on my recently purchased Toshiba Satellite and it runs fantastic. As was eluded to by Shyster use the OS that came with your laptop, that's the best option.

    edit: Btw my laptop is similar to yours with the only exception the CPU (P7350) and GPU (ATI 3650). Vista 64 Home Premium runs great. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Jul 28, 2009
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