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Windows Vista Business

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.   Part number: 66J-00002
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CNET Editors' rating: 7.4 out of 10
Average user rating: 5.0 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Windows Vista Business
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Very good

7.4

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CNET Editor's rating: 7.4 out of 10
Reviewed by Robert Vamosi
Review date: 1/24/07
Release date: 1/30/07

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

The bad: Windows Vista Business does not put Search on the desktop (it's buried within applications, within the Start Menu); no new software yet written exclusively for Windows Vista; optimized only for the Microsoft Windows ecosystem (for example, RSS feeds from Internet Explorer 7 get preferential treatment); no BitLocker drive encryption; no DVD Maker; and there are too many editions of Windows Vista.

The bottom line: Windows Vista Business 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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User opinions - Windows Vista Business
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
A very attractive replacement to XP that steals most of its ideas from...
The main reason that I'm posting this review is to comment on CNET's abject hate of the search... Read more
by jfowers (see profile) - February 3, 2007

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
make sure you have a working system to fall back on
I recently had my business laptop die on me and replaced it with a Dell loaded with Vista... Read more
by theoboeguy (see profile) - February 28, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Stay away at least 6 Month
Before You Buy Vista Business Edition,Just check whatever you use Like Printer, Internet Because... Read more
by mitra911 (see profile) - February 17, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3 out of 10 - Poor
More "Flash" but not nearly as refined as XP.
It is infuriating to have a great printer (Lexmark C524dtn) with duplex capability and not be able... Read more
by MDJTS (see profile) - June 25, 2007

10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
not all it's cracked up to be. ugly and hard to use.
After toying around with Vista Business for about 4 hours, I got frustrated enough that I ended up... Read more
by psychoxl99 (see profile) - March 29, 2007

10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Too many time-consuming and unsolvable problems to solve make Vista Business...
I cannot recommend that a small business use this highly buggy program until Microsoft updates... Read more
by Jurislaw (see profile) - January 8, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
really really bad
I 've had to reinstall once because it wouldn't install office 2003 (office 2007 is another story.... Read more
by hthomas49 (see profile) - January 6, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Beautiful new operating system! (Reasons to wait though)
To start off I would like to say that I in way claim the illusion of objectivity in my review; I... Read more
by manogamez (see profile) - March 23, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Not ready for prime time
Bought a new T60 widescreen Thinkpad a week ago. Found out in quick order certain programs such as... Read more
by REMIX68 (see profile) - February 21, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
For some reason the GUI appeals to me
I like the fact that the clunky XP Pro GUI has been replaced with a clean, edgy GUI which makes... Read more
by ghostboy005 (see profile) - March 7, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Windows Vista Business
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: 66J-00002
General
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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 DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card
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