I would definitely recommend going for 64-bit Vista.
I've got one on hp6730b with 4GB RAM and it serves me well.
The problems I had:
- Canon Scanner 3000 doesn't have 64-bit Vista drivers. Newer models (LIDE
100) do have them. Solution. Left the scanner on the old desktop XP.
- Sony Ericsson K750i mobile phone with camera. No 64-.bit Vista drivers.
Solution. Using laptop's built-in card reader. Using Bluetooth. In fact, I
can use my mobile phone as a Bluetooth mouse/remote control. Great for
presentations.
I did not have other problems, but I do keep an old XP desktop aside.
"Mark G." <askmefirst@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:eewY%23YteJHA.6012@xxxxxx
Quote:
> So I am going to buy a new laptop and for the most part, especially the
> ones I am interested in, my only option is MS Vista Home Premium 64bit.
> Now my laptop purchase isn't meant to replace my desktop machines at all,
> but I am purchasing it because I am going back to school and because from
> time to time, it would be nice to do some things like messing with my
> music library and pictures from the comfort of my couch. Anyhow, on the
> the 'concerns'. With the 64bit being pretty much my option for my new
> laptop, I have some concerns on software that I will want to use and
> install. Some I know won't have an issue like Adobe CS4 and whatnot, but
> other items, I am wondering how they will fare? Being that I have never
> used Vista for anything production wise, I have not familiarized myself
> with what it can and cannot do. Being that most programs out there are
> 32bit, what is one to do with this 64bit operating system for as I
> understand, it doesn't have backward compatability from 64 to 32. I
> believe this was for software and hardware. Am I wrong? Am I stressing
> over this when in fact I should have no issues whatsoever? My initial
> thoughts were to just downgrade the laptop to XP Pro, but with laptops
> these days, it ain't as simple as it sounds since you have to find "ALL"
> the drivers and what not if you want any of the original functionality of
> the laptop. I know my way around computers pretty good and plan on picking
> up this laptop tomorrow I hope. Going for the HP dv7-1245dx from Best Buy.
> Anyhow, sorry for the long read and if some of you could please take the
> time to ease my fears of issues with someware, especially older stuff and
> it's functionality, I would much appreciate it.
>