T43 graphic card issue

[stegarda]

I'm going to buy a T43 (1871-4AU).
My only concern is about the graphic card.
I've read some posts saying that 26** models carrying a dedicated ATI X300/Radeon 9600 with 64MB Ram should work much better.
I didn't find how much memory has the Intel 900 or maybe if it uses some system memory.
Anyway could someone explain me if the difference in performance amid the 2 config. is so huge and could give me some insights about it?
I'd rather buy a config that would be compliant with Vista requirements...
Thank you.
Stefano

[Rose]

I'm going to buy a T43 (1871-4AU).
My only concern is about the graphic card.
I've read some posts saying that 26** models carrying a dedicated ATI X300/Radeon 9600 with 64MB Ram should work much better.
I didn't find how much memory has the Intel 900 or maybe if it uses some system memory.
Anyway could someone explain me if the difference in performance amid the 2 config. is so huge and could give me some insights about it?
I'd rather buy a config that would be compliant with Vista requirements...
Thank you.
Stefano

The 1871-4AU is indeed equipped with integrated Intel 900 graphics. Intel 900 is not near the performance of radeon 9600/x300 graphics and is not compliant with Vista Aero interface requirements.

[ZaZ]

Vista will probably run, but you won't get all the eye candy without a dedicated card with DirectX 9 support.