MS Vista Hardware... How Much RAM!?
MS Vista Hardware... How Much RAM!?
For those thinking about buying and installing Microsofts new bloatware Operating system vista. Have a look at this 
:
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/04/04/ho...ta-capable_pc/
Better getting saving for a new PC.
:http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/04/04/ho...ta-capable_pc/
Better getting saving for a new PC.
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Originally Posted by jpor
For those thinking about buying and installing Microsofts new bloatware Operating system vista. Have a look at this
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
So you expect operating systems to get smaller and smaller whilst memory, hard disk, processor and GPU bang per buck goes through the roof? The one after Vista will probably require 4GB. It shouldn't come as a surprise.
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Agreed Kiwi and M$ are in this situation where everyone expects more and more (of things they neither use nor need) and as a result the feature set and the codebase grows to gargantuan proportions. Office is a great example of doing a million and one things that most users probably only use 10% of.
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Originally Posted by jpor
By the time it arrives proper, m/boards / RAM / procs will all be cheaper again, and the costs to support vista will probably be not to overbearing.
<wonders how many updates a month for the first 2 years this OS will have>
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Originally Posted by lightning101
Can you actually by a decent 256 bit graphics card for a mac yet ?
Originally Posted by nvidia.com
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If you are looking for faster performance for today’s latest creative applications and blockbuster games, Power Mac G5 customers have the option when configuring their system to upgrade to NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT*, delivering unprecedented visual effects and frame rates--for the most realistic and immersive experience available on any personal computer.
If you are looking for faster performance for today’s latest creative applications and blockbuster games, Power Mac G5 customers have the option when configuring their system to upgrade to NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT*, delivering unprecedented visual effects and frame rates--for the most realistic and immersive experience available on any personal computer.
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Originally Posted by lightning101
So now that they have intel dual core chips, are you just paying £1000 for a mac case then 
They are overpriced for sure - I didn't buy the MAC mini cos it was value for money thats for sure.
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I wish they'd support OSX on beige box PC's. I've had it running but it doesn't have a lot of driver support. I'd rather not have two boxes on my desk.
But yes, it's very nice to use. The KDE / GNOME boys should be aiming for something as coherent as the OSX desktop.
But yes, it's very nice to use. The KDE / GNOME boys should be aiming for something as coherent as the OSX desktop.
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Originally Posted by mattbeef
naa once you use one you will know why people love them
Despite my initial teething problems with the Mac Mini, I was mucking around some of the O/S utils / apps last night, very well put together, very good s/w integration.
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The only ones I know are metrosexual city boys that have ipods, smart cars/cabriolets and use 'product' on their hair. 
We have one at work and its rank compared to the dual opteron dual core that we use for rendering tasks even with photoshop.
We have one at work and its rank compared to the dual opteron dual core that we use for rendering tasks even with photoshop.
For those who want both MS Windows and MAC OS 10.5.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/04/05/ma...un_windows_xp/
Not sure how you would stand when Vista comes out.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/04/05/ma...un_windows_xp/
Not sure how you would stand when Vista comes out.
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What's the cheapest Mac?
What's the cheapest PC?
Like for like comparison with something that can handle web browsing, e-mail, home photo & video editing and music. those seem to be the most common things that the majority use computers for. Don't bother about games as Xbox/PS2 should be used for those.
What's the cheapest PC?
Like for like comparison with something that can handle web browsing, e-mail, home photo & video editing and music. those seem to be the most common things that the majority use computers for. Don't bother about games as Xbox/PS2 should be used for those.
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Mac Mini = £449
Dell Dimension 1100 = £250
Dell maybe **** for some, but that price includes a 15" LCD, printer, keyboard and a mouse. Spec is Intel Celeron 3Ghz, 256Mb RAM, 80Gb disk, 100Mb NIC, DVD/CD-RW, Windows XP.
Mac includes 256Mb, 60Gb, CD-RW, Mac OS X, Bluetooth, WiFi. Then you need a screen, keyboard and mouse.
A quick squizz on eBuyer and you can get similar PC specs for not much over £350.
Dell Dimension 1100 = £250
Dell maybe **** for some, but that price includes a 15" LCD, printer, keyboard and a mouse. Spec is Intel Celeron 3Ghz, 256Mb RAM, 80Gb disk, 100Mb NIC, DVD/CD-RW, Windows XP.
Mac includes 256Mb, 60Gb, CD-RW, Mac OS X, Bluetooth, WiFi. Then you need a screen, keyboard and mouse.
A quick squizz on eBuyer and you can get similar PC specs for not much over £350.
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