Oh Ok Shawn. Tell me the major overhaul of Vista other than its 64 bit (as have been Mac and all UNIX based OS's) and that there are alot of programs and periphials that aren't supported by it?
Look, just because your a MS butt kisser, doesn't justify pissing $199 on this. So far the reviews (just like ME) have been unentusiastic!
Vista: Worthy, Largely Unexciting
PC World - Every Microsoft upgrade sets a new standard--in hype.
I went to Microsofts web page to look at their TOP 100 reasons to upgrade. I'm only listing the top 50 because the bottom 50 are just as lame! Still waiting on something that tells me this is worth $200! Vista offers a lot of improvements over Windows XP, but most of them are conveniences rather than essentials!
Heres The top 50 from the MS web site:
1. It makes using your PC a breeze
2. Because all of your music is just a remote control click away
3. It's the safest version of Windows ever (yeah right)
4. See your world in a whole new light
5. It can find your stuff
6. Because you're always on the run
7. Because you can freeze time
8. Your PC can take care of itself
9. Unchain your mobile PC
10. Surf more safely
11. Help protect your kids online
12. Schedule showtime on your time
13. Because you need to know who the bad guys are
14. Make any room a media room
15. Because your PC remembers to back up for you
16. Get your new computer up and running in no time
17. It's like having your own personal anchorman
18. Create your own personal archive
19. Watch live TV on your PC
20. Set up your home network in a flash
21. Put more playtime in family time
22. See everything you're working on at a glance
23. Because it's like a digital candy store
24. Because you don't want to worry about spyware
***25. It works with the software, hardware, and services you want
26. Because you're a multitasker
27. Because your computer can keep up with you while you're on the go
28. Enjoy your memories, larger than life
29. Take the handwritten approach
30. Restore your PC in an instant
31. Because your PC lets you know if something's wrong—and helps you fix it
32. Streamline IT management across your business
33. Preserve a lifetime of memories
34. Connect to the network at work or school
35. Because you'll know it when you see it
36. Get a "do-over" when you need it
37. Keep your info under lock and key v 38. It's the cure for red-eye
39. Relive your memories…each and every one
40. Because you love what you do
41. Because your PC will stay up to date, automatically
42. E-mail your photos without worrying about the file size
43. It's parent friendly
44. Because you have a need for speed
45. Because you hate all those boxes and wires
46. Your music can look as good as it sounds
47. Let the fun start now
48. Stay connected wherever you go
49. Take your workspace with you
50. Get more out of the web
Oh and the disclaimer is great: Some product features are only available in certain editions of Windows Vista and may require advanced or additional hardware.
So now it $199, plus more RAM and not sure which of my software and periphials will work or not on the first release of a software! No thanks!