Windows Vista

Windows Vista resource guide

Microsoft's latest OS has landed, but what does it mean for you? We have your complete guide to Vista: software and system reviews, videos, the latest news, downloads, and a test to check whether your system's ready for the upgrade.

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Editors' rating: 3h stars
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
User rating: 2 stars
$142 to $215
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Windows Vista Ultimate Reviewed on 01/23/2007
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. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz
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Editors' rating: 3h stars
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
User rating: 2h stars
$129 to $180
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Windows Vista Home Premium Reviewed on 01/24/2007
The bottom line: Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. 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 Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz
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Editors' rating: 3h stars
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
User rating: 2 stars
$95 to $175
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Windows Vista Business Reviewed on 01/24/2007
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. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz
Editors' rating: 3h stars
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
User rating: 2 stars
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Windows Vista SP1 Reviewed on 02/07/2008
The bottom line: While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems. Read review
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Editors' rating: 4h stars
Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
User rating: 3h stars
$149 to $299
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Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional) Reviewed on 07/31/2009
The bottom line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 16 GB, 1 GHz 1 GHz, 1 GB, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 1 GHz, 1 GHz
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Editors' rating: 4h stars
Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
User rating: 3h stars
$109 to $199
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Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium) Reviewed on 07/31/2009
The bottom line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 16 GB, 1 GHz 1 GHz, 1 GB, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 1 GHz, 1 GHz
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Editors' rating: 4h stars
Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
User rating: 4 stars
$164 to $319
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Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate) Reviewed on 07/31/2009
The bottom line: Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. Read review

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 16 GB, 1 GHz 1 GHz, 1 GB, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 1 GHz, 1 GHz
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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 3h stars
As shown: $799

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Asus UL30A-A1 (Core 2 Duo Su7300 1.3GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) Reviewed on 09/30/2009
The bottom line: If you're in the market for an affordable thin-and-light, the Asus UL30A-A1 provides great value and a solid Core 2 Duo CULV processor in an attractive package. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1300 MHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 3.3 lbs, 13.3 in TFT
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Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 2h stars
$69 to $119
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Belkin N+ Wireless Router Reviewed on 11/07/2008
The bottom line: The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag. Read review

Specs: Wireless router, Wired, Wireless, 300 Mbps, Ethernet, HTTP, External, 2.4 GHz
Editors' rating: 4 stars
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
User rating: 4h stars
$419
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Asus K50IJ-RX05 Reviewed on 07/08/2009
The bottom line: As long as you won't need more than what it already has, the budget-friendly Asus K50IJ-RX05 is money well spent. Read review

Specs: Intel Pentium (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 5.7 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix

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Windows Vista resource guide