- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (7-day trial); $19.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: August 23, 2009
- Total Downloads: 74,431
- Downloads last week: 58
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- Average user rating: stars out of 64 votes
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Publisher's description
From Xandros :You are seconds away from productivity with Presto. Start up your computer in seconds. You will be able to instantly start to e-mail, chat, Skype, instant message, listen to music, surf the internet or download apps before Windows XP or Vista even boots. You will automatically be connected to the best available network. Browse the web securely using Firefox. Chat using instant messaging (IM). Make free Skype calls. Listen to music and watch videos. esto 1.0.1 has a number of improvements especially with regard to hardware compatibility.
What's new in this version:
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 64 votes
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Version: Presto 1.0.1
Pros: Good idea, but doesn't load.
Cons: Got to main screen and hung up.
Summary: Not worth $20 if it won't even load.
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Version: Presto 1.0.1
Pros: Fast access & not needing a MS OS all the time makes this a win-win for me.
This grabs my router signal & I review 2 mail accts. w/10 min free 'after trial'. It still gets done what I need -
For some users, this is the answer.Cons: Not from where I'm sitting; but my needs are simple.
Summary: get it, use it.share it with friends.
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Version: Presto 1.0.1
"Boot to internet access in 10 second!"
Pros: I enjoy full access to all my internet sites and programs without all the waiting for WinXP to FINALLY proceed through boot up.
Cons: The only down side I have with Presto My PC from Xandros is I have a few financial programs that will not work without MSIE 8. I have not found a work around YET.
Summary: My final note is I am thrilled to have this as an option when I am only interested in internet access.
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Version: Presto 1.0.1
Pros: Fast uninstall.
Cons: I intended to use this with my Dell laptop when it is in the docking station, but it does not allow me to choose OS when in the dock.
Summary: Needs work.
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Version: Presto 1.0.1
"Great Idea, Flawed execution"
Pros: Starts faster than Windows. Good for a dual boot situations with Windows when you just want a browser.
Cons: Slow to connect to the internet. poor printer support. Firefox crashes OFTEN. Presto itself crashes after a couple hours. You can only add Presto approved software. Doesn't seem worth the $20 after using it several months.
Summary: For most people this program will only be used for internet access. The program claims start-up in 10 seconds. This is true, but it takes a minute or two to connect to the network. So in the end, the time savings over Windows is not that big. Still ... read more >>
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