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    is the hgl30 vista compatible?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by faires246, Oct 27, 2006.

  1. faires246

    faires246 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey I just recently purchased an hgl30 and it doesn't have a vista compatible sticker on it. does this mean I can't upgrade later on when it comes out? I purchased it without an operating system and installed XP home myself, if that makes any difference. thanx for the help guys.
     
    faires246, Oct 27, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Pretty much any computer purchased today will be Vista compatible.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 28, 2006
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    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    You can run successfully run windows XP on a pentium 200mmx as long as you have 256mb of RAM. Microsoft seems set to continue the trend with vista, from everything I've heard.

    If your computer has 512mb of RAM and has anything in the pentium 3 over 1ghz range you can run it. You'll never see the wondrous GUI magic that MS touts and won't have a great performance increase over XP, but you can still run it.

    The HGL30 is much more than adequate for Vista. You'll even get to use Aero at full power if you buy it.
     
    otakuoverlord, Oct 28, 2006
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  4. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Yes it is. You may have to update some drivers to enable all of the effects though.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 28, 2006
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