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Microsoft Windows Vista

Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Ultimate

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 full review

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Windows Vista Ultimate
Editor's rating:
3.5 stars

Windows Vista Ultimate

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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$134.99 to $215.00

Windows Vista Home Premium
Editor's rating:
3.5 stars

Windows Vista Home Premium

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.
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$89.99 to $180.00

Windows Vista Business
Editor's rating:
3.5 stars

Windows Vista Business

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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$69.99 to $148.29

Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)
Editor's rating:
3.5 stars

Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

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.
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$129.99 to $299.99

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Windows Vista editors' system reviews

Belkin N+ Wireless Router
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Belkin N+ Wireless Router Editor's choice

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.
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$69.29 to $119.99

Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (Premium Edition)

The bottom line: The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution.
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$159.99

Asus K50IJ-RX05
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Asus K50IJ-RX05

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.
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$419.99

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Microsoft Windows Vista Downloads

  • Windows Vista Ultimate upgradeWindows

    Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate from XP Pro, XP Home, XP Media Center, or XP Tablet PC.

    Added on 2007-01-29 15:02:07.0
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  • Windows Vista Home Premium upgradeWindows

    Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Home or XP Media Center.

    Added on 2007-01-29 14:53:46.0
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    0 stars
    281799
    total downloads
    3176
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  • Windows Vista Upgrade AdvisorWindows

    Check if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista.

    Added on 2007-01-18 17:30:21.0
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  • Windows Vista Home Basic upgradeWindows

    Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Basic from XP Home with this download-only version.

    Added on 2007-01-29 14:47:07.0
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    0 stars
    149789
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