Microsoft Windows® Vista™ Home Premium Edition (1 Computer/s, 1 User/s)

provides access to all means of entertainment and personal user experience

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Pros: plus to this opportunity available to Media Center

Cons: similar to Windows XP Media Center Edition Read More

Is Vista Better than XP?First reviewed Jan2006(accidently deleted(1400+ page views erased))

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Pros: Stablegreat multitasking

Cons: none I can think of

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I think this is best yet for MS Read More

The General Vista Breakdown... for the average user!

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Pros: Fast, easy to use, easy to install, great compatibility

Cons: Somewhat expensive, lengthy install process

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Excellent overall product. The security is great, has a lot of features, and isn't too difficult to learn. Read More

I'm a Vista Guy!

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Pros: Easy to use, is visually appealing, and has a mind of its own.

Cons: When I find one, I'll let you know.

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Great product that will actually make your life easier. Read More

Windows VISTA: A pretty face with a few wrinkles.

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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

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In early 2007 it's mostly window dressing, but eventually a mandatory upgrade. Read More

Are we Ready for Vista? Vista Ready for Us?

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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

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Is the question "are we ready for Vista?" or "is Vista ready for us?" Ready why it is more complicated than that... Read More

Vista--the LAST OS You'll ever Need (But wasnt' that XP?)

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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.

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Don't buy if new to computers, or unless you are certain your main, intended applications are stable enough. Only for computer techs, programmers, engineers, strict web-browsers, and the "curiously adventurous." Read More

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium -- WOW

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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.

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WindowsXP system running great, no issues, keep it. Vista sweet but comes with a premium price tag. Waiting may bring cost down. NeedToStayCurrent-- Don't buy below Home Premium. Read More

Windows Vista Home Premium: Full of Greatness for this Average User!

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Pros: Great new interface! Runs nice! Nice to look at!

Cons: Annoying warning pop-ups!

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Vista is worth getting on a new computer. It is fun, easy-to-use, and looks nice! Read More

Windows Vista Home Premium

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Pros: More modern look, UAC, Speed, Start menu, DirectX 10

Cons: Only because there has to be: Price??, UAC

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Sit back, enjoy the new look, feel and security and surf the internet like the rest of us. :-) Read More