Whats the differance between Windows Vista Capable PCs and Windows Vista Premeum ready PCs??
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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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Don't get an eMachine.\nOther than that, you may want to wait because buying a computer with Vista pre-loaded will be cheaper than buying a computer and Vista separately. Just remember, Vista will probably not come out till the holiday season...if that early ;)
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Windows Vista is the latest release of microsofts OS series. Now you can only find the beta version, later on jan or feb2006 it should be ready.
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I think the basic version will work, they have about 4 different versions with different options,  to run Windows Aero feature you will need lots of system resources, but with the basic version you should be fine.\n\nA Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:\n\nA modern processor (at least 800MHz1).\n512 MB of system memory.\nA graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.\nWindows Vista Premium Ready PCs\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.\n\n\nA Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:\n\n1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.\n1 GB of system memory.\nSupport for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.\n40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.\nDVD-ROM Drive3.\nAudio output capability.\nInternet access capability.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
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Scope out your first answer. Vista looks good.
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Not 100% but it will be totally YES to a new computer user, the system have been re-designed to make sure the user will able to use Windows Vista like a embedded platform (e.g. NOKIA Symbian OS) with less worry and more convenience like Mac OS X series, as user don't have to understand much more (compare to Windows XP) how a OS work inside a PC and interact with you.\n\nOf course it takes time again to learn to use Windows Vista if you are already get usual with Windows XP.\n\nPlease remember that it is hard to get a nice balance among OS performance, usability and security measure. Every OS is having the same risk, except Windows platform is having much higher risk as it has a very high popularity among PC users around the world.
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Never work on minimum requirements because you will never ever be able to work smoothly with these configurations. Always look for recommended requirements. For Vista, the recommended configuration is 3 GHz CPU, a decent (mid range) PCI-Express or AGP graphics accelerator card, 1 GB of RAM. Whatever hard disk you have is adequate since I donot expect you to be in possession of a hard disk less than 40GB with the above config PC.
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if your pc came with me you are over due to upgrade anyway. check hp.com dell.com and local stores for a good deal. the new pc will have more memory larger hard drive  faster cpu etc.. and yes will come with win xp. if you wait for a few months  when vista is released they will be giving away the xp preloaded pcs to make way for the new ones. xp will not fall aside for vista very quickly so do not worry about getting a out of date os also hp and dell say they will offer a low cost upgrade to vista if you purchase a pc from them within 1 year of vistas release.
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Since Vista isn't out yet and won't be coming out this year you won't find laptops with it preinstalled until the first quarter of 2007. What some companies are doing is to offer a free upgrade to Vista (usually 10$ for shipping or some such). This is basically a coupon based upgrade for when the OS is released.\n\nThe chart for free upgrades is:\n\nXP Home = Vista Home Basic\nXP Media Center 2005 =  Vista Home Premium\nXP Professional = Vista Business\nXP Professional x64 Edition = Vista Business x64\n\nBefor you go out buying the first laptop you come upon you should do some research about the model and manufacturer, if they are offering free upgrades, are they doing it for this particular model and so on.\n\nGood luck, and please post your progress. :)
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According to http://ati.amd.com/technology/windowsvista/Products.html The Radeon Xpress 200 is Vista Ready. But I am unsure about the "Aero" eye candy feature you are referring to.
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Well you did not ention your processor spee, nevertheless i guess your system will catch up easily with windows vista and probably you dont need an upgade, if u want one, go for graphics card.. sum 256 mb by NVIDIAprobaly above 7200 , that will boost up your performance with windows vista cuz its looks r gr8 n better graphics is required...\nmy pc has a very basic config of just 2.26 ghz celeronD, with 256 mb DDR 333 memory n 80 GB seagate barracuda PATA harddisk and VIA P4m800-m mainboard with only 32 mb of internal graphics memeory,,, n it carries on vista well except windows aero func.. now al u need is upgrade graphics, if u wish n u can also use a USB 2.0 falsh disk to speed up ur computer by virtually adding ram to it... mail me for more info
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Complete information is here\n\nhttp://laptoping.com/express-upgrade-to-windows-vista.html
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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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there is no 'the' difference.\n\nthey are so dis-similar, one could spend a number of years cateloggin their differences.....\n\nI want a million dollars !      it's good to want.\n\nwe both have a similar chance of getting what we want, via this forum.\n\nluck !\n\n\ndude...those links will just be defining them, not listing their differences....\n\nOMG...Greeney that's wrong.\n\nDOS was around LONG before there was windows.  IT DOES NOT need windows to operate. It CAN run under windows, BUT windows 1,2, and 3 needed DOS under THEM to run.\nLOL
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HP by a long shot.  Dell has had some very serious problems with their customer (dis)service recently.\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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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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They would have to have the same socket design, but if so, then 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!