OT Windows Vista and requirements

Due to an earlier posting I read in this newsgroup regarding Office 2007 beta, I downloaded it. After I DL'd it, I got an invitation from MS to get WinVista.

I am now wondering if, since both are betas, it is best to buy a new
computer? My current computer setup is a Pentium 4, 1 gig memory, 2.66
ghz, 60-80 gig disk drive.

MS's requirements for a WinVista computer is
A modern processor (800mz)
512 memory
Graphics processor that is DirectX9 capapble

A premium WinVista computer that supposedly provides an ecstacy rush includes
1 ghz 32bit or 64bit processor
1 gig memory
Graphics processor that runs Window Aero
128 mb graphics memory
40 gig hard drive with 15 gig free
DBD-Rom drive
Audio output
Internet Access

I called up Dell, to check out their machines. Talked to a salesperson
that said Intel Celeron's will NOT run Vista. If that is so, I feel sorry for people buying machines now that won't be upgradeable to the new OS. I'm sure a lot of people will be very surprised.

But I'm totally confused about that salesman's statement that it won't run Vista.

I have a Dell ad in front of me. There's the Inspiron B130 notebook with a Intel Celeron M processor at 1.55 ghz with 1 gig memory. It has a bullet that states "Windows Vista Capable".

Then there's the Dimension B110 Desktop with a Intel Celeron D processor at 2.55 ghz with 512 meg memory. It does NOT have a "Windows Vista Capable" bullet.

Why? The only think I see different between the notebook is that one is a M processor, the other a D (Mobile/Desktop?) as both a Celerons. Is it because the graphics card isn't DirectX9 capabile or doesn't have 128 meg in the desktop? Or is it the salesman at Dell is full of balloon juice?

If what Dell's salesman said is true, I would not want to buy a computer that will not be able to run the new OS coming in a few months. Are computer mfgs dumping their stock of inventory in preparation of Vista and leaving the customer out in the cold?

I imagine there's a lot of BS running around regarding Vista and it's capabilities.

Reviewing my current computer, it seems to meet all of the requirements...except that it might need a DirectX9 graphics card (have no idea what that is) or a graphics card that runs Aero. I also need a DVD drive. My concern is that my life is on my current computer and I'd hate to futz it up with a new OS and a new Office system.

Any comments about Vista's requirements? Thanks.
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