[goofin]

and im new to mach3, since my old laptop isnt big enough to run mach 3 im looking for a new one. ive read in different forums that some guys can rum
n mach3 on vista, other cant. is it compatible or should i just build a xp machine

[tauntdesigns]

Good question, I'm also researching a new computer for Mach3 and beyond.
I've also heard of people having trouble with laptops.

I'll be watching to see what others say,
Jack

[Dolphin USA]

We have Dolphin CAD/CAM users that use Vista. Alot of users use Mach 3 so i'd imagine Mach 3 would work on Vista. Not sure how stable!!

[bclark6716]

I use vista and mach3 with no problems. At first, there were issues with video and screen freezes. By enshuring the most current video driver is installed, problems went away. Now the big question is, can you find a laptop with a parallel port? probably not. there are new interface cards that use ethernet connections, which seem to work pretty well. I was lucky to get a laptop with parallel port.

Hope this helps.
Brian

[goofin]

thanks guys, i picked up a desktop to use out in the shop. it has xp on it so i shouldnt have the headaches. 2.2 gig processor and 512 megs of ram

[Mike Stevenson]

I too would like to use a laptop with MACH3. The problem is the need of a Parallel LPT port to interface with my servo drives.