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Most of the newer laptops are 64 bit OS. Since my sister will be going with everything NEW (including printer), I see a good deal on a Toshiba (which is the Brand I own and am partial to). Opinions on this model are welcomed.
Most of the newer laptops are 64 bit OS. Since my sister will be going with everything NEW (including printer), I see a good deal on a Toshiba (which is the Brand I own and am partial to). Opinions on this model are welcomed.
I can't comment on the Toshiba but I recently bought a Gateway DX 4200 with Vista Home Premium 64 bit and I love it. I have had no problems so far. I do use a few tools to insure this. CCleaner, Malwarebytes, Spybot: Search and Destroy and Avast Antivirus. Gateway has come back pretty strong. Check 'em out. And no, I don't receive compensation for the endorsement. LOL
One of my computers is a 64 bit, and I don't see any difference between it and the 32 bit except speed. However, the 64 bit computer has better hardware, so that may be a large factor.
Vista allows you to run software in "compatibility mode", so you can "fool" software into thinking you have an XP install, for example. I have rarely had the need for it, but it does work as designed.
Johanna
