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Windows Vista Ultimate

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Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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  • 7.8

    CNET Review

    January 23, 2007 | 5:04 PM PST

    The Good: Windows Vista Ultimate does improve some features within Windows XP; fewer system crashes than Windows XP; Windows Vista offers better built-in support options.

    The Bad: Windows Vista Ultimate does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment); there's simply too much and not all of it is implemented properly; no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; and there are too many editions of Windows Vista.

    The Bottom Line: Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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Price Range: $79.00 - $138.00

  • Manufacturer: Microsoft
  • Part number: 66R-00012

General

  • Operating System
    Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Language(s)
    English
  • License pricing
    Standard
  • Localization
    English

Operating System

  • License Type
    Complete package
  • License Qty
    1 PC
  • License Pricing
    Standard
  • Media
    DVD-ROM
  • Package Type
    Retail

System Requirements

  • Min Processor Type
    Intel x86 - 1 GHz
  • Min RAM Size
    1 GB
  • Min Hard Drive Space
    40 GB
  • Peripheral / Interface Devices
    Sound card, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, DVD-ROM, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection

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