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Windows Vista Ultimate

Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.   Part number: 66R-00012
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CNET Editors' rating: 7.8 out of 10
Average user rating: 4.8 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Windows Vista Ultimate
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Very good

7.8

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CNET Editor's rating: 7.8 out of 10
Reviewed by Robert Vamosi
Review date: 1/23/07
Release date: 1/30/07

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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User opinions - Windows Vista Ultimate
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Mediocre

4.8

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Average user rating from 432 users

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6 out of 10 - Good
Not Ready For Prime-Time
I have the business version of Vista and have been running it for about a month now. I did a clean... Read more
by Silver-Surfer57 (see profile) - January 25, 2007

181 out of 196 users found this user opinion helpful.
6 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Vista, best thing since ME!
Vista has an 11GB install size, compared to 2GB with XP it should be 5 times better or more secure... Read more
by bb2012 (see profile) - January 24, 2007

146 out of 207 users found this user opinion helpful.
7 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Stay away from Vista!!!
Vista tries to mimic Mac OS X with features like search (Mac's Spotlight) and Sidebar (Mac's... Read more
by reng2005 (see profile) - January 24, 2007

121 out of 196 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
5 yrs later, still no need to upgrade
I think it is ironic that Bill Gates along with many more computer engineers spend 5 years on this... Read more
by bigpetis (see profile) - January 24, 2007

80 out of 100 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
That's it?!
I use both Windows XP and Mac OS X and have extensive experience on both platforms. Windows XP... Read more
by justinpowell (see profile) - January 25, 2007

105 out of 121 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Vista is a joke
Windows vista is like some Frankenstein creation between OSX and windows XP. As expected the... Read more
by mrpiddly1 (see profile) - January 14, 2007

350 out of 721 users found this user opinion helpful.
42 comments posted to this opinion

7 out of 10 - Very good
Solid product, but definitely wait until programs are updated
Vista is a solid upgrade with a lot of 21st century features. Recommend waiting a while though,... Read more
by dotmike (see profile) - January 25, 2007

60 out of 65 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Not worth the money
I think this is the sucker's release. MS has promised (its stockholders, to mention one group)... Read more
by Yuki Taga (see profile) - January 24, 2007

60 out of 85 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

7 out of 10 - Very good
Runs well with 2GB memory.
I got my first BSOD today (in several years)when I tried to run a Quicktime movie. Vista does not... Read more
by jancawa55 (see profile) - January 24, 2007

65 out of 100 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 comments posted to this opinion

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Not good enough to $$$
Vista ain't bad, certainly better than XP, but simply, doesn't worth the money, there is no... Read more
by Sleepy_Knight (see profile) - January 25, 2007

35 out of 40 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Windows Vista Ultimate
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
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 DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card
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Manufacturer Info - Windows Vista Ultimate
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