Graphics for Vista

[ct027]

Hey,
I'm currently in the market for a laptop and I'd like to know the difference between these 2 video cards.

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™

I would like to know, what is the difference between the cards and what is better for the Vista Aero experience?
Will the intel be more than sufficient or am I better off going with the other one?
The intel site says that the GMA 950 is Up to 224 MB maximum video memory. What does this mean?
http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/gma950/

Thanks.

[cwb27]

Hey,
I'm currently in the market for a laptop and I'd like to know the difference between these 2 video cards.

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™

I would like to know, what is the difference between the cards and what is better for the Vista Aero experience?
Will the intel be more than sufficient or am I better off going with the other one?
The intel site says that the GMA 950 is Up to 224 MB maximum video memory. What does this mean?
http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/gma950/

Thanks.

The Intel graphics adapter borrows (shares) system RAM.

The ATI graphics adapter has dedicated memory and won't use the system RAM.

I'd say go with the ATI device.

[Bunkhouse]

I'd say go with the ATI device.

Easy choice.

[ct027]

I understand that the ATI is better but is the intel sufficient for my purpose? I just want to use all of the Vista features with no issues.

[weedb0y]

I understand that the ATI is better but is the intel sufficient for my purpose?

for Aero, I would get a dedicated card such as the ATI.

Otherwise, for normal Vista without any effects, Intel one is sufficient.

[mlc2000]

I strongly suggest everyone take a 'wait-and-see' approach to Vista.

I remember lots of people who had all kinds of hardware issues with XP.
I'm sure it'll be no different with Vista.

[xwar]

the ati chipset will work with Aero ..