im gonna get a new computer, but im not sure if i should get a computer with Windows XP or wait until Windows Vista comes out, then get a computer with Vista. My current computer always freezes and only has a few MB left.
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Wait - Computers become obsolete in 3 years. That means, should you buy now, your system will be obsolete in 8 months... Think about it - $1k (or more,) going to waste at 4x the speed! :)\n\nI'm waiting too. So are millions of us! :)\n\nZ
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Yes.\n\nWhen you are ready to buy a new system, go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net.  I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.\n\nMicrosoft is about to release its latest operating system, Vista, in January.  It’s going to make all of these “bargain” computers nothing but JUNK as soon as it’s released.  The reason that you are seeing so many cheap systems on the market right now is because a lot of them CAN’T RUN Vista and the merchants are trying to dump them as hard and fast as they can before Vista shows up and everyone learns what a piece of crap they were sold for $500 (or whatever).\n\nAnyway, I bought a complete, new system from stupidcheapcomputers.net with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer.  You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926.  That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.\n\nI have NEVER had any problems with anything that they have sold me and their customer service is outstanding.  Those guys blow my mind.\n\nGood luck!
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I am running Vista Beta2, and are very satisfied with the whole consept. I would recommend it for all. The biggest change that is the security issues,which you may change. The desktop is great!
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I just tried the Vista 57xx build and even with a P4 3.6 ghz, geforce fx 550 256mb graphic card and 1 gb of ram, it WAS SO SLOW. Even if the website requires only 1.6 ghz or what have you, Vista asks for alot of power. So unless Microsoft is willing to lower the vista components, your going to have to upgrade to at least the Geforce 6 series or your p4.  \n\nIf your willing to spend money, i recommend getting a PCI- express compatiable motherboard since PCI-express graphic cards will surpass the AGP and  the pCi express graphic cards ARE ALOTTTTTT CHEAPER!!! Besides that  =/
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you should wait for the full release version of it to come in because betas are usually for computer professionals to test out and there could still be lots of bugs that haven't been sorted out yet so the best choice is to use the 7.5 for now and upgrade later. (betas could have bugs that havent been discovered and could mess up your computer and make you have to system restore)
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You get Windows XP !!!
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Vista would be able to run even with out an upgrade(but you will not get full functionality) \nSo an upgrade will help.
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no, it isn't worth it. just get the current xp and u will be able to upgrade to vista.
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Microsoft has now started their express upgrade program. This means that if you buy a vista ready laptop now, and the laptop eligible for an Express Epgrade, Microsoft will give you a free upgrade to Windows vista when it is released.\nWhen you install windows vista using the upgrade option, it will replace Windows XP, but keep all of your old files, programs and settings.
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If you buy the full version of Windows Vista, you will have a genuine copy of Windows.  If you buy the upgrade version of Vista, you will need a genuine copy of Windows XP to upgrade from.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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Windows Vista Capable PC is able to run Windows Vista. There should be no hardware issues when you go to install it. Mostly likely they come with XP or something.\n\nWindows Vista Premium Ready means it has the Windows Vista Premium Operating System on the system already and doesn't need to be installed.
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Vista is still in beta, you should probably take anything you see on your system or anything you hear about it at this point with a grain of salt. It's not done yet.\n\nI don't have a machine to run Vista on at the moment, but I am cautiously optimistic. Some of the things they're doing with drivers, memory management and security sound good, at any rate. The eye candy is apparently important to some people, and what I've seen is pretty nice, but the graphics really aren't important in the long run.\n\nTo address the Mac zealot above me, please bear in mind that a lot of the goodness OS X has is from the FreeBSD base. The machines cost more than their functional equivalents, and while it's nice and stable and sensical (thanks FreeBSD), it's years behind the curve in terms of games or other serious applications.
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VISTA is the latest operating system for pc from Microsoft. It is supposed to replace XP within some years. According to Microsoft, the minimum requirements for a VISTA are:\n800 MHZ 32bit or 64 bit processor (Intel/AMD)\n512 MB of RAM\nSVGA 800x600 (video card)\n20 GB HDD with minimum 15 GB free space\nCD-ROM optical drive.\n\nBased on these minimum requirements, most of the pc's within 3 yrs old can run VISTA, but remember, not all the functions of VISTA will be available. You will need more RAM, processor power, graphic card, hdd to have all the functions.\n\nHowever, if you are interested to use VISTA, better wait for the next 6-12 months, so the os can mature a little bit. No need to rush for it.\n\nMicrosoft offers a tool to check if your computer support VISTA, you can download from here:http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
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Get a copy of Windows XP and install it.\n\n-J
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You mean 1Gb RAM.\n\nWhatever spec. you think is good enough now certainly won't be in a few months time if you ever consider upgrading to Windows Vista.  But the spec. you suggested will be more than enough for your current needs.   However, for what you use your current machine for, I would save money and opt for a memory and hard disk upgrade.  This will cost considerably less than a new machine.\n\nJust a memory upgrade itself will be a great benefit (you don't say which operating system you're using).
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Vista is basically xp with a better interface and maybe one or two extra features at a cost though ( at a cost in the literal sense as it will cost more and also at a cost because you need hardware that will be able to cope with vistas graphical user interface such as a decent 512mb graphics card, which they havent quite got yet ) Unless you get a 7800 GTX Nvidia or something to that extent.\n\nSo you are a lot better off just sticking with xp until later on once other people are happy with vista and you have a decent computer.\n\nJust as an FYI - it needs more then just a decent graphics card so obviously xp would be the better choice until things with vista have settled down and have been finalised