Pros: New modern feel, potentially more stable, better use of modern technology (i.e. 3D video cards) Cons: Expensive upgrade, DRM potentially harmful, UAC, activation hassles, marginal OpenGL performance
On January 30th Microsoft released the new stab at securing desktop dominance for the next 5 years (give or take). While there is no doubt that sooner or later, pretty much every Windows users will (have to) make the switch to the new OS, there are ...
Pros: Updated interface that doesn't look Fisher-Price (think XP), DirectX 10, Improved Vista MCE Cons: No Direct Sound, Compatibility issues with some games/apps, Vista MCE interface
Is the question "are we ready for Vista?" or is it "is Vista ready for us?" Note: I've been waiting for Epinions to put in Windows vista as a product, but again, their search failed me yet again. For some reason, even after months, it was not ...
Pros: Windows Aero; excellent search engine Cons: User Account Control; Vista doesn't (yet) run all software and hardware
Step right up, come on in If you’d like to take the Grand Tour… I have nothing here to sell you, Just some things that I will tell you- Some things I know will chill you to the bone… May 8, 2007: This is the day ...
Pros: Nice search feature Cons: The OS behaves like it's broken; compatibility problems; you'll feel like a beta tester
Just when it looked like Microsoft had finally learned how to put together a great operating system, the company released Windows Vista. Avoid this product, at least for now. Before I get into why this operating system represents an incredible step ...
Pros: Stablegreat multitasking Cons: none I can think of
Vista Home Premium X86/X64 First My system that is running this new OS. (Click on blue will take you to other Reviews I have done) MSI K8N NEO Platinum AMD Athlon 64 2800 2 512meg DDR ...
Pros: Gosh the screen sure looks purty with Vista on it. Cons: Read the Top Ten list!
Hello everyone! I recently purchased a brand new computer that came loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista with Service Pack One. My new computer is an HP PC with a quad core AMD processor, 500 GB harddrive, and 4 GBs of RAM. I've owned the computer ...
Pros: The most graphics-intensive GUI available, Media Centers' clean interface, DVR, virtualization, searching, DX-10-capable. Cons: Program incompatibilities, High-definition video restrictions, driver availability, & memory use.
My computer was good to go--2.2Ghz AMD 64 3400 , a supposed Nvidia 256Mb PCI-e graphics card, and 1 Gb memory. I was good to go-happy with XP, but, as a tech, needing to get my feet "wet" with Vista. So I jumped in... I actually got the ...
Pros: New look, feel, appears to be very secure compared to past versions. Cons: Pricey Upgrade, several versions, Vista Home Basic not good choice add dollars, go PREMIUM.
THE WAIT Let's face it folks, Microsoft took five years to bring us this latest OS (OS = Operating System) to market. The WOW is it finally arrived. I couldn't wait for the release date to arrive the anticipation was like waiting for Santa ...
Pros: Great new interface! Runs nice! Nice to look at! Cons: Annoying warning pop-ups!
Easy to Use. Easy on the eyes. Functional. All I want in an operating system! When I had to purchase a new computer this past year, I went with a duo-core HP computer that came pre-installed with the new Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. ...
Pros: Looks nice, some nice new features. Cons: Some hardware problems, difficult to get used to. User Account Control, License Problems.
INTRODUCTION As with all new technologies, I was reluctant to upgrade to Windows Vista when it finally arrived in January of 2007. However, in February I had enough spare cash to upgrade both my PC and Operating System (which does not occur ...
I'm a LAN technician. I work with computers. I network 'em, I get LANs and VPN's up and running. Most of my clients, like the rest of the world, use Microsoft operating systems. In early 2007, my kids decided to conduct an experiment to ...
Pros:BlinksTears Cons: Too hard for average chicks. Breaks things. You lied to me.
If you're looking for detailed, product information on Microsoft Windows Vista - including technical specifications, all of the (hundreds) of features offered, and the differences in versions/prices/upgrade path...there's no better, overall guide ...
Pros: Fast, easy to use, easy to install, great compatibility Cons: Somewhat expensive, lengthy install process
Before you get started in this review, remember, I am writing it for the general user. I'm not going to fill it with all the crap that generally comes with a computer software review, because I don't think most people want to hear that, they just want ...
Pros: In general, seems at least as fast, stable, secure, and usable as XP. Cons: OpenGL support is poor: Won't run some major 3D applications. Tablet PC features kinda useless.
Just a few notes on Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium: Vista was an option on my new HP notebook--and I'm afraid I should have stuck with XP. Granted, it's still new, but compatibility and usability are already issues, even for someone willing to make ...
Pros: More modern look, UAC, Speed, Start menu, DirectX 10 Cons: Only because there has to be: Price??, UAC
"So what?" you say. "Microsoft has come out with another operating system. What will it do for me?" Well, many may 'complain' or 'beeotch' about it, pardon the french, but for me, I don't mind it too much. STARTUP - I have a Gateway T2060, 1.6 dual ...
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