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    Question Laptop to run Vista?

    Hi,

    I would like to buy a laptop over the next month which I’ll primarily use at work. I work in I.T so I’ll use our own trouble shooting apps, nothing major.

    I would like to be able to run Vista to full capabilities, but no one seems to be sure what the recommended spec is?

    I would like a Sony notebook as I like their range and the 2 in concern are the following. I know both will run vista, but the question is how well and what features will be missing?

    http://vaio.sony-europe.com/view/Sho...y=VN+FJ+Series either of the 3 colours

    or

    http://vaio.sony-europe.com/view/Sho...y=VN+FE+Series

    Things seem to be moving over to Dual Core but I am not sure I’ll take advantage of that at work. My main gaming machine for CSS, Football Manager will continue to be my desktop.

    Is it worth future proofing by going with the duo core or save a few bucks and go with the single?

    Thanks in advance.

    Darren
    Last edited by darrensen; 09-02-2006 at 09:40 PM.

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    I'd aim for lots of memory (1 gig min, 2 gig pref) at least 64megs of graphics memory with decent 3d acceleration (for aero effects). Duo won't be essential IMHO, at least not for the context of what you want it for.
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    I'd wait until vista specs are released before planning a spec to run vista.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ikonia
    I'd wait until vista specs are released before planning a spec to run vista.

    MS *say* it will be the most scalable windows ever... we'll see
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    Quote Originally Posted by dangel
    I'd aim for lots of memory (1 gig min, 2 gig pref) at least 64megs of graphics memory with decent 3d acceleration (for aero effects). Duo won't be essential IMHO, at least not for the context of what you want it for.
    Yeah i'd go for at least 1 gb ram. I can't help thinking that two cores is the way forward and for future proofing i'd be better off getting duo core now rather than having to buy duo notebook later.

    On the other hand if i buy single core now then i could get a better dual core in a year or so.

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    I'd also be tempted to wait until the Vista requirements are known, but I guess it makes sense to get the best of what you can afford if you want to buy now!
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    there is one problem with the sony fe series in that if you plug in usb devices then it drains quite quickly. This should be fixed with a patch though.

    Mabe you should look at the dual core asus but then i dont know you buget!
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    Just went into Dixons to see what the build quality was like of the Sony FJ series. I told the chap that i was conserned about the FJ not being able to run the full range of Vista's features..........He said......What's Vista???

    LOL

    What monkey is training these staff???!!!

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    I reckon you'll need a load of RAM and a decent specc'd top end graphics card to run all the visual aspects of vista...sounds expensive
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    I think for what i need i might as well go with the FJ series. I'm not really going to make use of the vista features, but it would be nice to have a powerful PC at work as im surrounded by macs!!!!!!!

    Need something to show them PC's are best. But the FJ will have to do i guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darrensen
    What monkey is training these staff???!!!
    Why bother training your staff for an OS that prob wont make it onto their PC/Laptop range for at least 12months...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atomic
    Why bother training your staff for an OS that prob wont make it onto their PC/Laptop range for at least 12months...
    You would have at least thought they would know about it????

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    Their you basic wage shop staff, they only know whats on their shelves!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atomic
    Their you basic wage shop staff, they only know whats on their shelves!
    If that sometimes.......

    Might be going a little off topic now.

    Anyone got any opinions on the Sony Fj series?

    http://www.savastore.com/productinfo...=5&rstrat=3180

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