to be vista ready which one should i get?

[bigben2wardpitt]

I DONT DO ANY GAMING, THIS IS FOR A TEENAGER, But i want her to be vista ready.. so which one do i need, im guessing the second or third one... which one though?

ntel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Celeron

The Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with the 940GML chipset is optimized for the Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor. Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator 950 removes some of the adverse visual artifacts associated w/ converting interlaced content (i.e., broadcast TV) for display on progressive displays (i.e., monitors). Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core and Core Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Shared video memory (UMA) uses part of the total system memory for video performance. System memory dedicated to video performance is not available for other use by other programs. Note - this disclaimer affects system memory and Graphics.
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Core

The Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with the 945GM chipset is an intelligent and responsive graphics engine built into the chipset that is on our system board. This integration provides incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and flexible display options without the need for a separate graphics card. Enjoy enhanced performance on floating-point intensive applications such as gaming, digital music, digital photography and video editing. Intel's new Graphics Media Accelerator 950 removes some of the adverse visual artifacts associated w/ converting interlaced content (i.e., broadcast TV) for display on progressive displays (i.e., monitors). Additional features include an IEEE 1394 port, 5-in-1 Media Reader and one addtional USB port. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core and Core Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Shared video memory (UMA) uses part of the total system memory for video performance. System memory dedicated to video performance is not available for other use by other programs. Note - this disclaimer affects system memory and Graphics.
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400

The NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400 with 128MB discrete video memory and 128MB shared video memory delivers home theatre quality of high-definition video on your notebook PC. The 7400 provides sharper 3D action video and brings graphic-intensive applications to life. Experience superb picture clarity and precise, vivid colors! NVIDIA's PowerMizer(TM) technology enables the most efficient power consumption to deliver longer battery life. Shared video memory (UMA) uses part of the total system memory for video performance. System memory dedicated to video performance is not available for other use by other programs. NVIDIA and GeForce are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corp.

 

[DaveSimmons]

The 7400 by a landslide. It's much more future-proof for Vista and would also let her run any non-game application that happens to need 3D acceleration.

 

[Smartazz]

Go for the Nvidia card even if she doesn't game.

 

[Aluvus]

GMA 950 will in fact run Aero in Vista. However, the nVidia graphics solution will probably have more horsepower.

As for the processor, any current product with the Core branding will outperform any Celeron product. By how much, and how much it will matter, is hard to judge without more specifics.

 

[Looney]

The Intel 950 runs Vista just fine. At least from what i've seen (some guy at work had it on his laptop). Aero is nothing like glx, and really doesn't require that much GPU power. If Aero could map multiple desktops onto a cube, multiple window effects, do on the fly transparency, then something more powerful is needed.

But if there's going to be ZERO gaming whatsoever, save the money on more ram and a core2duo, that's going to be a bigger factor on Vista performance than the GPU.

 

[lamere]

Why you would want to be "vista ready"?

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: lamere
Why you would want to be "vista ready"?

Because Vindoze Veesta is the new kewlness.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: n7

Originally posted by: lamere
Why you would want to be "vista ready"?

Because Vindoze Veesta is teh new kewlness.

fixed.

Oh, and get the 7400, it is just the safer bet.

 

[piasabird]

Vista will be junky when it first comes out. That is my prediction.

 

[Rommel44]

Originally posted by: piasabird
Vista will be junky when it first comes out. That is my prediction.

I agree. I will be waiting for SP1 and for reason to buy vista(games that won´t run in XP).

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Rommel44

Originally posted by: piasabird
Vista will be junky when it first comes out. That is my prediction.

I agree. I will be waiting for SP1 and for reason to buy vista(games that won´t run in XP).

That all may be true, but if the OP is buying a Dell then he will be in the free Vista upgrade path when it comes out. So why not just be as prepared for it as possible and if the upgrade is free, then why not do it? Particularly in this instance when no gaming will be done.