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- Date added: January 29, 2007
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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. Reviewed by: Robert Vamosi; Reviewed on: 1/23/07; Release date: 1/30/07
Publisher's description
From Microsoft :CNET Editor's Note: This downloadable version of Windows Vista is an upgrade only. Users can upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate from Windows XP Pro, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, or Windows XP Tablet PC.
When you want to have it all, choose Windows Vista Ultimate. It's the most complete edition of Windows Vista--with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work, and all of the entertainment features that you want for fun.
Take advantage of all Windows Vista safety features to help protect your computer, your information, and your family from accidents and malicious software. Take advantage of comprehensive productivity features including Instant Search, Complete PC Backup and Restore, network support including domain join, and Windows SuperFetch. Windows Vista Ultimate includes Windows Media Center so that you can enjoy your entire digital entertainment library on your PC or on your television. Windows Mobility Center, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Tablet and Touch Technology are just some of the features that make staying productive on the road easier, and safer, than ever.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 votes
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110 out of 117 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
"The best operating system in the planet!!!"
Pros: Since upgrading, I noticed an incredible new world of enhancements.
The clock, flip 3D, AERO Glass and it installed all my drivers. I love this operating system! Love it!
Cons: 30 day trial to enter the serial, or MS will lock out the operating system until you enter the serial #. But its worth every penny.
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106 out of 109 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
Pros: New interface, interesting new features, The welcome center, DirectX 10 if you have a capable graphics card.
Cons: Installation was difficult. I got it on DVD in a shop, and I tried to upgrade my 32 bit XP pro SP2 to Vista ultimate 64-bit, and it crashed during installation nearing the end on the final step. I tried 3 times, with the same thing each time, this happened while performing a clean upgrade, on a 2 week old PC. Eventually I tried installing the 32-bit version with an in-place upgrade, and it worked without any problems. However on the new Windows boot manager, I now have 3 corrupt versions of vista that won't start, and the vista that does work. That's all I didnt like about it. Since it was installation and not use of the OS I don't mind. Sure installation is obviously important, but in the long run I will be using it and not installing it over and over again. So I didnt mind, I am very happy with it.
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63 out of 65 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
"Great operating system overall"
Pros: Windows Vista Ultimate is a great OS despite of what everybody says, you just need to do a clean install that is it. My computer has faster Boot ups by 50%. It is far more stable than XP, the graphics are amazing, and all programs can just be run by configuring the programs properties. All those Vista haters need to upgrade their machines and learn how to work around Vista.
Cons: Defrags take around 30 min, which means 28 minutes more than it took me to defrag my computer on XP. I feel the computer just a bit slower than XP. You need at least 3GB to run Vista
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50 out of 50 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
Pros: i love the look Installing it was fairly simple my computer runs a lot faster and smoother
Cons: some programs don't work with it which is a big bummer other than that i have no other complaints
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46 out of 50 people found this review helpful
Version: Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade
"opino que es lo mejor de windows y es lo que buscamos usuarios inquietos"
Pros: es lo ultimo en software de windows y es lo que busca elusuario para estar al dia
Cons: empiezo a conocerlo y espero no haya algo que no me guste
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