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    Default Need Laptop

    My Laptop just died, So I am looking for a new one.
    I noticed EFILive recommend's WinXp.
    Is it possible to run Vista with EFILive or do I need to stay with XP?

    Thank's.

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    Jorge,

    You can run Vista but you will need a high-end (more expensive) laptop.

    If you run XP you can get by with a cheaper laptop.

    I recommend at least 1GB RAM in general.

    Cheers,
    Joe

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    If you are looking for a laptop to primarily do your car stuff, there are laptops with XP on ebay for like $350 in great condition. I bought one, it was like new, 1.7ghz proc., 1g memory, 80 gig drive....really works great.
    2000 Camaro SS Convertible
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    LTs, AFR 205s, Comp xer 220/224, LS6 intake, Ported TB, AR TT IIs

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    Hey Guys!
    Thats great thank's!
    I am looking a Dell's referbs for just under $500.
    I will also look at ebay

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    Doh! I just noticed I only have 384 MB of ram, and efi will be here on wednesday. Will that be a problem? What are the minimum system requirements? (XP home)

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    I just bought this on ebay
    here
    I'm wondering if it will work with mine, I had no time to research and it was only $0.01 so I figured what the heck.

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    If it doesn't work you can sell that at profit...

    Open the bottom of your laptop and compare.

    If you have a Dell, then search Dell's website to see if yours takes "PC2-5300" type... it probably does.

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    I guess I need pc 2700, are the two compatible?

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    Doh! I just found it and it can't take that one. Maybe my wifes can, or maybe someone here reading this can use it.

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    I don't know if they are compatible... if they have the same form (all the pins line up, the locking notches line up) and if the new one is faster, then the new one may (or may not) work.

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