Window's Vista

steveo395 · 07-14-2008, 12:21 PM

I have vista and I haven't had any problems with it. If the computer comes with vista already installed, you will be fine.

Monkeydad · 07-14-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo395

I have vista and I haven't had any problems with it. If the computer comes with vista already installed, you will be fine.

If you never install anything else, connect to a network or try wireless devices...

Daseal · 07-14-2008, 01:05 PM

Don't go large with your laptop screen if you're using it to travel. I have a huge monitor on my laptop and it's a real hassle to cart around. I couldn't even find a computer bag for it. Finally I found a north face backpack that I could fit it in, but wasn't a pre-made laptop bag.

brent · 07-14-2008, 02:06 PM

The problem with Vista is it adds little over XP but is very very resource hungry: requires tons of memory, computing power, graphics card, etc.

Fortunately for Microsoft, things are working out quite well in that all of these things have become incredibly dirt cheap. You can get an Acer X1200 for $450, and it comes with 4 GB of memory, 300+GB HD, a decent Nvidea graphics card, and a dual-core from AMD (not as good as Intel's but look at what you are paying). All this runs Vista without any problem whatsoever.

So if you are buying TODAY, you have resources to spare to "enjoy" vista. But any hardware bought before 2008 probably cost a fortune or will struggle mightily running Vista.

They are forcing you to upgrade hardware by killing XP.

That Guy · 07-15-2008, 12:49 AM

i got an everex amd 64x2 with 17" screen and a real gfx card for 650... only comp i could find with a gaming type gfx card under 1200

it's big and the battery life isn't great, but neither of those things matter to me. i like the big screen, full size keyboard, ability to use it for games, etc

as far as a carrying case, it fits perfectly in my backpack(doesn't wiggle around), so it's easy to take it on trips/airplanes/etc.

as far as vista - just like xp, you can disable all that extra crap and make it look like win2000 or 95. after you've done that and updated it with the latest patches, it's not really any different.

GhettoDogAllStars · 07-15-2008, 12:44 PM

I have a laptop that came with Vista installed, and I use XP on my desktop.

Like pretty much everyone said, if you have XP don't bother upgrading. However, if you're getting a new cpu, I don't think you have a choice -- Vista is your only option.

IMO, Vista doesn't offer enough value to justify the increased resource consumption, and the slower boot/login times.

cpayne5 · 07-15-2008, 01:10 PM

I've got Vista running on 3 computers - one dedicated development box, one dev/internet box, and one laptop. None of them have less than 2GB of RAM.

I ran Vista in VMs for 18 months to see what I thought before making the switch. I have had no problems with it at all. It's all I run here at work these days, besides server OSs. I still have a laptop and a desktop at home that have XP. They run fine, too.

PFunk26 · 07-15-2008, 11:27 PM

I really like Vista only for the fact it includes Media Center and is nice for my home Theater PC and Syncing with Xbox

That Guy · 07-16-2008, 11:57 AM

when i worked for a university, we waited 2+ years to change to a new os to make sure things would be supported, and we checked compatibility with current devices and new ones before purchasing them to make sure they'd work and we managed to avoid surprises that way...

Lady Brave · 07-16-2008, 12:02 PM

The only problem I've had with Vista is that I can't let it go into sleep mode. When I do, my cable modem stops working (no data signal) and I have to reset it everytime.

saden1 · 07-16-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Brave

The only problem I've had with Vista is that I can't let it go into sleep mode. When I do, my cable modem stops working (no data signal) and I have to reset it everytime.

What does your cable modem have to do with you OS going to sleep? Are you connecting the modem to the PC via an Ethernet cable? Or is your modem USB based or something?

Lady Brave · 07-16-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

What does your cable modem have to do with you OS going to sleep? Are you connecting the modem to the PC via an Ethernet cable? Or is your modem USB based or something?

It's connected via USB. This is the model I have. It's ancient.

Cable Modem Support / Toshiba Modems

I've never had any problems with it until I bought my new PC. I only lose the data signal when the PC goes into the low power/sleep mode. It's a mystery.

That Guy · 07-16-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Brave

It's connected via USB. This is the model I have. It's ancient.

Cable Modem Support / Toshiba Modems

I've never had any problems with it until I bought my new PC. I only lose the data signal when the PC goes into the low power/sleep mode. It's a mystery.

did you check advanced power settings? because there are usb settings in there that might be messing with your modem.

another option, of course, is a new modem, but that's not free :/.

BleedBurgundy · 07-16-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

did you check advanced power settings? because there are usb settings in there that might be messing with your modem.

another option, of course, is a new modem, but that's not free :/.

Unless you unplug the modem, call your ISP and tell them that everything is plugged in and turned on but there are no blinking lights...

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-16-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Brave

The only problem I've had with Vista is that I can't let it go into sleep mode. When I do, my cable modem stops working (no data signal) and I have to reset it everytime.

OH! Try checking your hardware settings in device manager for your NIC and seeing if "Allow NIC to wake computer" is enabled. Sometimes it randomly is and will never let your computer go to sleep.

07-14-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Window's Vista I have vista and I haven't had any problems with it. If the computer comes with vista already installed, you will be fine. __________________

07-14-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Window's Vista Don't go large with your laptop screen if you're using it to travel. I have a huge monitor on my laptop and it's a real hassle to cart around. I couldn't even find a computer bag for it. Finally I found a north face backpack that I could fit it in, but wasn't a pre-made laptop bag. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

07-14-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
brent Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 113	Re: Window's Vista The problem with Vista is it adds little over XP but is very very resource hungry: requires tons of memory, computing power, graphics card, etc. Fortunately for Microsoft, things are working out quite well in that all of these things have become incredibly dirt cheap. You can get an Acer X1200 for $450, and it comes with 4 GB of memory, 300+GB HD, a decent Nvidea graphics card, and a dual-core from AMD (not as good as Intel's but look at what you are paying). All this runs Vista without any problem whatsoever. So if you are buying TODAY, you have resources to spare to "enjoy" vista. But any hardware bought before 2008 probably cost a fortune or will struggle mightily running Vista. They are forcing you to upgrade hardware by killing XP.

07-15-2008, 12:49 AM	#5
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Window's Vista i got an everex amd 64x2 with 17" screen and a real gfx card for 650... only comp i could find with a gaming type gfx card under 1200 it's big and the battery life isn't great, but neither of those things matter to me. i like the big screen, full size keyboard, ability to use it for games, etc as far as a carrying case, it fits perfectly in my backpack(doesn't wiggle around), so it's easy to take it on trips/airplanes/etc. as far as vista - just like xp, you can disable all that extra crap and make it look like win2000 or 95. after you've done that and updated it with the latest patches, it's not really any different.

07-15-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 44 Posts: 2,762	Re: Window's Vista I have a laptop that came with Vista installed, and I use XP on my desktop. Like pretty much everyone said, if you have XP don't bother upgrading. However, if you're getting a new cpu, I don't think you have a choice -- Vista is your only option. IMO, Vista doesn't offer enough value to justify the increased resource consumption, and the slower boot/login times. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

07-15-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Window's Vista I've got Vista running on 3 computers - one dedicated development box, one dev/internet box, and one laptop. None of them have less than 2GB of RAM. I ran Vista in VMs for 18 months to see what I thought before making the switch. I have had no problems with it at all. It's all I run here at work these days, besides server OSs. I still have a laptop and a desktop at home that have XP. They run fine, too. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

07-15-2008, 11:27 PM	#8
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 46 Posts: 355	Re: Window's Vista I really like Vista only for the fact it includes Media Center and is nice for my home Theater PC and Syncing with Xbox __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

07-16-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Window's Vista when i worked for a university, we waited 2+ years to change to a new os to make sure things would be supported, and we checked compatibility with current devices and new ones before purchasing them to make sure they'd work and we managed to avoid surprises that way...

07-16-2008, 12:02 PM	#10
Lady Brave The Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trinity, NC Age: 54 Posts: 1,444	Re: Window's Vista The only problem I've had with Vista is that I can't let it go into sleep mode. When I do, my cable modem stops working (no data signal) and I have to reset it everytime.

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