you should have just went for vista when you were buying your new laptop    . dont know why you choose to go with xp and then to an upgrade now  lol

anyways, yes you need to purchase it if you still want to upgrade 

kinda wasted if u do not utilize DX10 features of your powerful card and your laptop could run Vista just fine

and if u are looking for cheaper alternative, i suggest that u look here:
http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/promo/st...roductList.mspx

nice laptop u got bro 
i believe u can run vista very well.
i think the easiest and simple way,go n buy a new original vista.
btw why do u need vista ultimate?

ask your frens who are studying in those universities? but note that that is an upgrade version, which upgrades your XP to Vista, can't be used for full installation
or just spend RM699 for a new Vista retail which can be found in Garage Sales
outside selling the same thing for RM1599

i’m quite surprised that your M1730 came with XP Pro.

because you bought not from Dell, is the Windows sticker (product key) stated Windows XP Professional?
just for confirmation.

XP is better for game but overall Vista is better.

upgrade your RAM to 4GB and install 64-bit Vista

not sure about the upgrade version but the retail full version comes with both 32 and 64-bit
i am using x64 now but i do not feel much difference from my bro's x32
even if it's faster, i think it's because of my 4GB RAM compared to his 2GB

Yes, TS, if ure into ultimate 64 bit,
u may also considering a 4GB ram 

really nice laptop 
I think price of vista wont be an echo 
Top laptop + Top spec = Top OS
We MMU students are big spenders hehe 

oh, really. i’m asking about the Vista sticker because if you want to buy M1730 with XP via Dell online,
it will come with both 32-bit Vista + 32-bit XP

there is possibility that your seller didn’t give you the 32-bit Vista DVD

if you have the Vista sticker (any versions), you can ask Dell to send you 64-bit Vista DVD for free.

the other way to check whether your M1730 comes with Vista is to use your Dell Service Tag and check your original system configuration at Dell website.
if Vista DVD listed in your system, you can also ask Dell to send you Vista 64-bit DVD. 
if this method a bit confusing, you can PM me your Service Tag and i will check it for you

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With your specs (referring to siggy), you should already be using Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-Bit when your ordered your Dell. This is because of your powerful graphics card.

just get OEM version if you only plan to use it on one notebook. it's cheaper.

oem version just the operating system cd plus the product key. retail version normally come in one big box.
normally oem version come "only" with a new pc package. please check with your local computer shop personnel,
before buying. cos we are talking about original Windows here. hope this can help you a bit.

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Added on October 17, 2008, 6:07 pm

oem for win xp pro sp3 should be rm499.00. retail no idea, some say around rm1k.
oem for win xp home sp3 cheaper than pro.

Yes, I mean the Vista will look great on your laptop due to your high-performing graphics card. You bought the laptop from a forummer right? I think I saw his ad.
Did they ever produce XP SP3 discs? I thought they only produce XP SP2 and you can purchase -> install -> update to SP3?