Hyde

Vista 64 bit has hardly any compatibility issue with hardware released in the past 5 years.

the only problem I had with x64 was that Adobe Master Suite CS3 had problem installing to it.  should be fixed with CS4.

[ 本帖最後由 Hyde 於 2008-12-25 22:57 編輯 ]

chobit

WOrking as a full time IT Network Administrator, my suggestion is stick with 32bit OS unless you 3GB+ RAM is not sufficient, unless you enjoy troubleshoot computers.  Personally, I am running Vista 64bit on my main computer, but then I use it mostly for x64 Photoshop CS4, and some basic video editing (I am finally playing with 1080p video).

There any compatibility issues, not so much hardware, some plugins for IE either 32bit or 64bit still aren't running properly, and you will need firefox as an alternative.  And yes, there are other issues as well.  I don't quite care since I own 3 relatively fast computers, and only this one is running on Vista64.  I also have full access to my work's terminal server, and my work workstation most of the time.

If you like to have some decent bootup speed, I am currently using SSD as my main Boot Drive, all profile and temp is on my D: regular HD, and my main storage is on a RAID5 setup.  (50+/MB/s transfer speed)

原帖由 ACC-HE 於 2008-12-25 10:11 發表
go for 64 bit, at this day and age.

Hyde

for normal use, there is no need to get more then 4GB of ram.  and ram is cheap, so lose 500 something MB is not a big deal.

maldini

原帖由 chobit 於 2008-12-25 23:55 發表
WOrking as a full time IT Network Administrator, my suggestion is stick with 32bit OS unless you 3GB+ RAM is not sufficient, unless you enjoy troubleshoot computers.  Personally, I am running Vista 64 ...

How do you capture all these images so nicely? Which utility did you use?

Hyde

print screen button on the keyboard

pkphilip

In Vista, there is the Snipping Tool, XP - Print Screen.

Philip

chobit

The easiest way is using the print screen button.  To do that.. do Ctrl-Print Screen.  To capture only the active windows, do Alt-Print Screen.

EL

KK1

how is the toshiba i've just bought from future shop on line for $649.99:
Toshiba 15.4" Satellite Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5800 2.0GHz Laptop (L300-04P) - Bilingual     
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity  320GB 5400RPM
Optical Drive  8X Super Multi Dual Layer DVD
Processor Speed  2.0GHz
Processor Type  Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T5800
RAM  4GB
Screen Size  15.4"
Graphics  
Discrete Video Memory  No
Expandable Video Memory  Yes - Up To 1759MB
Graphics Chipset  Intel GMA X4500M
Integrated Video Memory  Yes
Native Screen Resolution  1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System  No
Video Memory  128MB
Audio  
Audio Chipset  Realtek ALC268-GR
Audio Output  Stereo
Digital Input  No
Digital Output  No
Hardware Volume Control  Yes
Integrated Amplifier  No
Integrated Microphone  Yes
Microphone Input  Yes
Speaker Wattage  Not Provided By Manufacturer
Speakers  Yes
Inputs/Outputs  
Card Reader  Yes
Card Reader - Compatible Memory Types  SD, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC
Composite Output  No
ExpressCard/34 Input  Yes
ExpressCard/54 Input  No
HDCP Compliant  No
HDMI Port  No
IEEE 1394 Input/Output  No
IR Receiver  No
Number of Touchpad Buttons  2
PC Card Input  Express Card
S-Video Output  No
Type of Keyboard  Bilingual
Type of Modem  V.92 56K
Type of Pointing Device  Touchpad
USB 2.0  3
VGA Output  1
Webcam  Yes
Networking  
Ethernet Port  10/100
Integrated Bluetooth  No
Integrated WiFi  802.11 a/g/n
Power  
Battery - Capacity  4000mAh
Battery - Number of Cells  6
Battery Type  Lithium-Ion
Computing Features  
Processor Cache  2MB L2
Removable Storage  No
System Bus  800MHz
Software  
English/French Software  Bilingual
Loaded Software 1  Toshiba ConfigFree
Loaded Software 2  Adobe Acrobat Reader
Loaded Software 3  TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Loaded Software 4  Toshiba DVD Player
Pre-loaded Operating System  Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit
Accessories  
Headphones  No
Remote  No
Product Features  
Notebook Depth  26.78 cm
Notebook Thickness (closed)  3.77 cm
Notebook Weight (including Battery)  2.49 kg
Notebook Width  36.2 cm
Warranty Labour  1 Year
Warranty Parts  1 Year

Hyde

heavy, big, ugly and slow

pkphilip

The Toshiba L series is a cheap laptop that may last about 1 year or so. It's cheap, but practical that works for those who just need a computer that is slightly more powerful than a netbook.

If you are getting a Toshiba, get a Tecra or Portege... these are the REAL Toshiba. The Satellite A and L series are just crap coming out from some Taiwanese ODM that makes the Acer and HP.

Philip