Will this computer run Vista adequately?

I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this time.
I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am trying to get
some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer usage is 90% for
email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and Excel usage (both
2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines T5088 specs are:



Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz

512 MB RAM

160 GB HD

DVD RW



I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?



Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?



Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.



Bob

Bob Newman wrote:
> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
> and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this time.
> I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am trying to get
> some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer usage is 90% for
> email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and Excel usage (both
> 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines T5088 specs are:
>
>
>
> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>
> 512 MB RAM
>
> 160 GB HD
>
> DVD RW
>
>
>
> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>
>
>
> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>
The CPU is ok but the RAM is only half of what is considered as adequate.
But you failed to mention the video which is very important in Vista?
What's the deal on it?
Frank

On Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:31:08 -0400, "Bob Newman" <>
wrote:

> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
> and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this time.
> I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am trying to get
> some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer usage is 90% for
> email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and Excel usage (both
> 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines T5088 specs are:
>
>
>
> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>
> 512 MB RAM
>
> 160 GB HD
>
> DVD RW
>
>
>
> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
> performance.


Probably not, considering your undemanding planned usage.

Besides, you can always add more memory later if you need it.


> Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?



It should work fine.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Although dated, eMachines sell them with Vista Home Basic pre-installed.
http://www.emachines.com/products/pr...tml?prod=T5088

See also http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2143047,00.asp where PC Mag
say it will run Home Basic.

It needs more RAM, even to run Home Basic satisfactorily. 512MB is
inadequate these days.

--
Regards

John Waller

Video, here's what it says:

Intel Graphics Media Aclerator 950
Up to 224 MB Shared Video Memory
PCI-Express Slot available

Bob

"Frank" <> wrote in message
news:eYXvn$...
> Bob Newman wrote:
>> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
>> and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this
>> time. I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am
>> trying to get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer
>> usage is 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and
>> Excel usage (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines
>> T5088 specs are:
>>
>>
>>
>> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>>
>> 512 MB RAM
>>
>> 160 GB HD
>>
>> DVD RW
>>
>>
>>
>> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
>> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
> The CPU is ok but the RAM is only half of what is considered as adequate.
> But you failed to mention the video which is very important in Vista?
> What's the deal on it?
> Frank

If you want Aero, you need a video card that supports...DX 9...I think, It
might be DX 10. Someone will tell you which one.


"Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
news:nAAfi.200361$...
> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
> and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this time.
> I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am trying to
> get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer usage is
> 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and Excel usage
> (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines T5088 specs
> are:
>
>
>
> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>
> 512 MB RAM
>
> 160 GB HD
>
> DVD RW
>
>
>
> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>
>
>
> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>

You're talking to a real expert here. What's Aero?

Bob

"Rob" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> If you want Aero, you need a video card that supports...DX 9...I think, It
> might be DX 10. Someone will tell you which one.
>
>
> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
> news:nAAfi.200361$...
>> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer died
>> and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at this
>> time. I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am
>> trying to get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My computer
>> usage is 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light Word and
>> Excel usage (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an eMachines
>> T5088 specs are:
>>
>>
>>
>> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>>
>> 512 MB RAM
>>
>> 160 GB HD
>>
>> DVD RW
>>
>>
>>
>> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
>> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>
>

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/Aero.html


"Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
news:hABfi.150295$...
> You're talking to a real expert here. What's Aero?
>
> Bob
>
> "Rob" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> If you want Aero, you need a video card that supports...DX 9...I think,
>> It might be DX 10. Someone will tell you which one.
>>
>>
>> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
>> news:nAAfi.200361$...
>>> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer
>>> died and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at
>>> this time. I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I am
>>> trying to get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My
>>> computer usage is 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light
>>> Word and Excel usage (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is an
>>> eMachines T5088 specs are:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>>>
>>> 512 MB RAM
>>>
>>> 160 GB HD
>>>
>>> DVD RW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
>>> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

My card is okay if I just want the good 'ol standard basic Vista?

Bob

"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:ux%...
> http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/Aero.html
>
>
> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
> news:hABfi.150295$...
>> You're talking to a real expert here. What's Aero?
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> "Rob" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>> If you want Aero, you need a video card that supports...DX 9...I think,
>>> It might be DX 10. Someone will tell you which one.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
>>> news:nAAfi.200361$...
>>>> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer
>>>> died and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at
>>>> this time. I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I
>>>> am trying to get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My
>>>> computer usage is 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light
>>>> Word and Excel usage (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is
>>>> an eMachines T5088 specs are:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>>>>
>>>> 512 MB RAM
>>>>
>>>> 160 GB HD
>>>>
>>>> DVD RW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
>>>> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Should be, plus having a PCIe(xpress) slot would allow you to
upgrade to a Video Card that supports the "Aero Glass" GUI.
For example Tiger Direct outlet has a PCIe card for ~$30.00
that would work for rendering the Aero effects.

"Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
news:WPBfi.150297$...
> My card is okay if I just want the good 'ol standard basic Vista?
>
> Bob
>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:ux%...
>> http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/Aero.html
>>
>>
>> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
>> news:hABfi.150295$...
>>> You're talking to a real expert here. What's Aero?
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>> "Rob" <> wrote in message
>>> news:%...
>>>> If you want Aero, you need a video card that supports...DX 9...I think,
>>>> It might be DX 10. Someone will tell you which one.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Bob Newman" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:nAAfi.200361$...
>>>>> I'm looking for a little guidance if I could please. My XP computer
>>>>> died and I must replace it although I have very limited resources at
>>>>> this time. I realize the computer I am describing is very basic but I
>>>>> am trying to get some feedback as to if it is a waste of money. My
>>>>> computer usage is 90% for email (Outlook 2003), web access, and light
>>>>> Word and Excel usage (both 2003). The computer I am contemplating is
>>>>> an eMachines T5088 specs are:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Pentium 4 Processor 641, 3.20 GHz
>>>>>
>>>>> 512 MB RAM
>>>>>
>>>>> 160 GB HD
>>>>>
>>>>> DVD RW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I know more memory is desirable. Is it mandatory for "adequate"
>>>>> performance. Any issues with Office 2003 & Vista?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Any other Vista issues I should be aware of?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance, I appreciate your input.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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