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Holistic Guidance - Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1
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List Price: $339.99
Our Price: $264.99
Your Save: $ 75.00 ( 22% )
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Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224661492
Feature: Mobility-based operating system meets all your computing needs whether you're working from home, working on the road, or searching for entertainment options
Format: CD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft Software
Manufacturer: Microsoft Software
Model: 66R-02261
Platform: Windows Vista
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Release Date: 2008-03-19
Studio: Microsoft Software
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Features
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Mobility-based operating system meets all your computing needs whether you're working from home, working on the road, or searching for entertainment options
Combines all the features of a business-focused operating system, all the efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system
Remotely connect to business networks; Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office
Delivers all of the entertainment features available in Windows Vista Home Premium; includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analog TV, or even HDTV
Ideal for both business and home entertainment use
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Editorial Reviews:
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The most complete choice for your business just got better.Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 helps you focus on what matters the most: you, your business, and your customers. Special enhancements and security protocols help make this Vista truly ultimate. This is the most complete edition of Windows Vista - with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work with fun entertainment features. Windows Vista Ultimate has an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in one box. It combines all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium (like Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker) and Windows Vista Business (like business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features). It also has all of the security and data protection features that you need. Found only in the Ultimate edition are Windows Ultimate Extras, add-ons that extend the capabilities of your system including:
Windows Defender & Windows Firewall - safeguard your PC against security threats Easier use of a PC with Windows Tablet & Touch Technology - pen-and-ink functionality, improved navigation, improved handwriting recognition & built-in touch screen support Collaborate & share documents with Windows Meeting Space Enjoy Windows Media Center on your TV with Xbox 360 & other devices Business networking connectivity with Networking Center & Remote Desktop
System Requirements 800 MHz processor & 512 MB of system memory 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space Super VGA graphics support
If you want a single PC that fulfills all of your work, travel, and entertainment needs, Windows Vista Ultimate is the system for you.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: It's OK
Comment: Not crazy about Vista- it keeps asking if I want to leave this page, etc etc etc- It was fairly easy to install despite other's complaints about the complexity. My computer fared well without issues.
prisrob
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good product, but not without flaws.
Comment: As has been reported by many other reviewers, there are significant problems with Vista. Yet despite its flaws, it is a great user friendly product, which explains in large part its continued dominance as the desktop operating system.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The main advantage over Home Premium is...
Comment: File encryption. This version has file encryption. If that is something you need for your business, then this would be the edition you are looking for. This version, as it's name says, has everything. If you do not want the media center, or other items, I would say, look at other versions first.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not as Universal as XP
Comment: I have been a windows user since the original 95 and have upgraded my machines according every time the new operating systems come along. Some have been great and some have been downright horrible (Window's ME anyone?).
Vista lies somewhere in the middle. For those trying to convert from mac to PC it might be a good ideas, as it borrows heavily from the Macintosh OX model. But those of us used to generic windows will find that it takes a lot of time to get to know VISTA, and still things remain complicated.
But once you get used to VISTA there are a lot of perks, such as easier searching mechanisms, a new clock system, and the invent of widgets. But on the same token it takes a lot more RAM, and might not be the best choice for machines with less than 2gz of ram.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Why I elected not to "upgrade" to Vista from XP
Comment: Oh the downside of Amazon Vine -- the need to select products quickly, before you really have a chance to find out whether they'll be good for you. So I can't really review this product, other than to set forth the reasons why, after I did a ton of research after I requested this, I decided to stick with XP.
1. Cnet.com did a detailed analysis of the differences between Vista and XP and found them dead even overall. Vista had some nifty little interfaces with the internet and some multimedia improvements, but didn't improve on speed or any of the applications I use most frequently (word processing, email and web browsing).
2. A web search revealed that numerous people have had problems with upgrading and I didn't want to uninstall XP and all related programs so I could do a fresh installation. Everything I have works with XP and is configured for it.
3. My computer is not new. Vista apparently works best with newer computers.
4. Comparisons to ME, the worst OS Microsoft ever released. Fool me once...
5. Too many reported problems, and even the people who like Vista reported that it wasn't much better than XP.
So, in short, lots of potential downside with insufficient upside to make up for the risk. If I get a new computer anytime soon, I will load Vista, but for now, I'll stick with XP.
Sorry that this wasn't more helpful!
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