Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition Full Version OEM for PC Reviews

Okay, I'll admit it; I was one of the computer geeks who were (very) excited about Microsoft's much hyped follow on to Windows XP, Windows Vista.  I was after all a Beta tester and I noticed little niggling things about the Operating System (OS) during that testing, but I was sure they would be addressed upon final release of the OS.  I was only partially right!

I decided to install Windows Vista Ultimate on my primary workstation at home, a Hewlett Packard d520 mini-tower with the following specifications:

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 Processor @ 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512MB L2 Cache

Memory: 1.5GB...

I think with all the craze to make an operating system look nice, I believe that functionality is all the matters.  Don't get me wrong, Vista is astheically pleasing, very functional with the sidebar that you can add things like a schoolhouse clock or system monitors.  My objection to Vista is that it is a memory hog.  When purchasing a new computer or upgrading your current one, you need to have AT LEAST 1GB of memory in order for this operating system to be viable.  I've seen many computers that have Vista but with only 512MB of memory.  Of what I've observed that would be an absolute nightmare. ...

When you want to have it all, including the ability to shift smoothly between the worlds of play and productivity, there's Windows Vista Ultimate. You'll never have to worry about having the most advanced capabilities-they're all here. This edition of Windows Vista offers an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in a single offering.

Specifically, Windows Vista Ultimate offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support,...

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate is the next in line of Windows Vista updates. Announced on July 22, 2005, Microsoft's Windows Vista has been slowly trying to replace Windows XP. Vista's interface looks beautiful but you might have to look for the features that were simple to find on Windows XP's menus. Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate has most of Windows XP's features and a couple of new ones. Some of the new features and extras include:

    * Windows DreamScene which allows videos to be used as desktop backgrounds. DreamScene supports .mpeg and .wmv video formats.
    * Windows Sound Schemes...

Despite all the bad press, and the announcement of another version of Windows so soon after Vistsa's release, I must say I find it a very advanced and workable OS. Sure, Bill Gates "borrowed" a lot of features from the Linux world, but we should all be used to that by now. When I installed it, all I had to do was update it over the Internet, and everything except for an old Card Reader was found immediately and worked perfectly. I have a lot of stuff on my computer, too. A TV card 5.1 Dolby sound, Bluetooth Dongle, jump drives, web cam, etc. Vist found all the drivers, no problem. You just can't...

I bought a HP Pavillion dv6000 when Windows Vista first came out...I was excited about the new operating system, against the better judgement of my husband who is a network administrator...

 Vista definitely slowed my system down considerably...And it is extremely difficult to work with...It isn't compatible with everything....

 Thankfully, my husband installed Windows XP and, believe me, my laptop is finally working to it's potential....

 If you are considering buying a laptop or a desktop and Windows Vista is already installed on it, RE-THINK your plans...You will just be disappointed -- I know...

This has to be the worse windows package ever invented.  There are so many people who have limited computer knowledge, and this windows package is hard to navigate.  And if you have games or other software that you had already purchased, 9 times out of 10, they are not going to be compatible with windows vista. 

If you are a computer genius, then this package is for you.  Otherwise, don't buy a computer unless they will install Windows xp for you.