My review of vista

king-pin · 01-06-2008, 02:46 AM

I haven't upgraded to a new computer in about 4 years. I decided to build a new computer for vista. The specs are below my sig except I now have corsair 800 mhz ram 2gb.

All my drivers and hardware are compatible with Vista including the my hp printer ( i dled the driver and it works like a charm)

I Really like the interface and the side gadgets. everything seems to run really smooth. the pop-ups aren't that annoying once you figure out how to disable it, but even with it on it's not too bad. But honestly though, there's really not a huge difference between xp and vista except for the user interface.....

I like how they have the windows media for dvd players, digital tv, etc.

DirtyD86 · 01-06-2008, 03:45 AM

WOW.... this is completely not what i was expecting as I opened this thread. its nice to see someone that appreciates vista for what is is, a quality OS.

Garethman!!` · 01-06-2008, 04:09 AM

I am so pleased to see this, I was about to say 'oh no its all wrong!' but I agree, well done for saying that! Vista is the best OS Microsoft have made and I do hope they keep up their good work.

PC eye · 01-06-2008, 04:10 AM

It's another version of "Windows" with some fancy "eye candy" to make the MS selling point. Most complain due to simply seeing it require 512mb while XP requires about 64-128mb just for the basics. This is typical for any new version since 98 only required some what 8mb of memory then?!

Since more is used by default many now want to see 4gb of memory over the typical 2gb already in use on many desktops. Even with the 64bit editions the 3gb barrier still plays a role at times. Plus the new boards seeing 8 or 16gb memory capacities still lack the adequate chipsets for proper detection of the full amount of memory installed.

The actual plus factors for the new version are a few things like improved crash control over what was seen in XP especially when games lock up due to a driver fault and the improvement MS made with both the Disk Management tool now able to resize secondary partitions while Windows is running and seeing memtest and better drive partitioning tools on the installation disk.

The minus factors vary depending on who you talk to about the new version. You'll find that the higher percentage looks at Vista as the MS sequel to ME! ME II flop?!

patrickv · 01-06-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyD86

WOW.... this is completely not what i was expecting as I opened this thread. its nice to see someone that appreciates vista for what is is, a quality OS.

yeah i expected a rant

but anyhoo, it's good since vista works for you.

cheers mate

addy999 · 01-06-2008, 04:01 PM

Well buddy i don’t think this is a perfect configuration for vista...I think u should see this kinda configuration for best result......
Intel core 2 duo]
nvedia chipset
2 GB ram
250 Gb hard drive

PC eye · 01-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy999

Well buddy i don’t think this is a perfect configuration for vista...I think u should see this kinda configuration for best result......
Intel core 2 duo]
nvedia chipset
2 GB ram
250 Gb hard drive

Two things are correct there namely the NVidia nForce chipset and 2gb of memory. But as far as memory that can also be said for XP as well.

The cpu and drive(s)? The layout here has done quite well so far.

AMD AM2 6000+ X2 3ghz cpu
nForce 570 chipset
2gb of performance memory
250gb ide to be 500gb sata once new WD GP series 1tb storage drive is in. Others simply have their 160gb sata models going. Size of drive(s) depends on capacity needed more then any version of Windows.

CharmPeddler · 01-08-2008, 04:10 PM

well its kinda nice to see a "positive" review from a user. although in response to posts 1 and 2. i dont think he really says anything about it being a QUALITY OS or "the best os". im not dogging Vista, though i could, but from to this post, i dont think i would even consider upgradeing. i will on the otherhand, add it to my mental tally on the "not so bad" side.

like patricKv said, im glad to see it was worth it for you to upgrade and that you seem to be enjoying the Vista experiance.

GL

GameMaster · 01-08-2008, 06:11 PM

Billa Gates retiring!
Why did I post this? It's sad, really...I know he wasn't much of a programmer and all...but I'm kinda afrad what will happen with new OS-s production?
Just wondering really.

PC eye · 01-09-2008, 12:51 AM

Gates can easily step down as CEO at any time since he's already self made and still the owner in that sense. One look at the article there. He started the company while being far from the only software engineer through the years employed by MS. The question now will be what the next version brings along with it like NTFS 6.0 to upgrade from the current 2000-Vista 5.0?

01-06-2008, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
king-pin Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 54	My review of vista I haven't upgraded to a new computer in about 4 years. I decided to build a new computer for vista. The specs are below my sig except I now have corsair 800 mhz ram 2gb. All my drivers and hardware are compatible with Vista including the my hp printer ( i dled the driver and it works like a charm) I Really like the interface and the side gadgets. everything seems to run really smooth. the pop-ups aren't that annoying once you figure out how to disable it, but even with it on it's not too bad. But honestly though, there's really not a huge difference between xp and vista except for the user interface..... I like how they have the windows media for dvd players, digital tv, etc. __________________ AMD Phenom Agena 9500 Quadcore/MSI 790FX AM2+ PLATINUM MOBO/250GB 7200 WD SATA HD/Inwin Ferrari Case/Creative Audigy SE Sound Card/Crucial Ballistix 2gb @ 677mhz

01-06-2008, 03:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
DirtyD86 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: east coast Age: 22 Posts: 1,374	WOW.... this is completely not what i was expecting as I opened this thread. its nice to see someone that appreciates vista for what is is, a quality OS. __________________ MOBO: ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP - CPU: Core2Duo E4300 @ 3.0GHZ, 1333 FSB RAM: 3GB Kingston 800DDR2 - GPU: BFG 8800GT OC 512MB Sound: Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Housing provided by Rosewill Currently playing: World of Warcraft (Notice the drop in post count lately :P )

01-06-2008, 04:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 908	I am so pleased to see this, I was about to say 'oh no its all wrong!' but I agree, well done for saying that! Vista is the best OS Microsoft have made and I do hope they keep up their good work. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium

01-06-2008, 04:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	It's another version of "Windows" with some fancy "eye candy" to make the MS selling point. Most complain due to simply seeing it require 512mb while XP requires about 64-128mb just for the basics. This is typical for any new version since 98 only required some what 8mb of memory then?! Since more is used by default many now want to see 4gb of memory over the typical 2gb already in use on many desktops. Even with the 64bit editions the 3gb barrier still plays a role at times. Plus the new boards seeing 8 or 16gb memory capacities still lack the adequate chipsets for proper detection of the full amount of memory installed. The actual plus factors for the new version are a few things like improved crash control over what was seen in XP especially when games lock up due to a driver fault and the improvement MS made with both the Disk Management tool now able to resize secondary partitions while Windows is running and seeing memtest and better drive partitioning tools on the installation disk. The minus factors vary depending on who you talk to about the new version. You'll find that the higher percentage looks at Vista as the MS sequel to ME! ME II flop?! __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

01-06-2008, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
addy999 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84	Well buddy i don’t think this is a perfect configuration for vista...I think u should see this kinda configuration for best result...... Intel core 2 duo] nvedia chipset 2 GB ram 250 Gb hard drive __________________ Riders Of The Storm ~~~

01-08-2008, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
CharmPeddler Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 338	well its kinda nice to see a "positive" review from a user. although in response to posts 1 and 2. i dont think he really says anything about it being a QUALITY OS or "the best os". im not dogging Vista, though i could, but from to this post, i dont think i would even consider upgradeing. i will on the otherhand, add it to my mental tally on the "not so bad" side. like patricKv said, im glad to see it was worth it for you to upgrade and that you seem to be enjoying the Vista experiance. GL __________________ Dell XPS M1710 17" Wide Screen (used as a Tower) Logitech G15 Keyboard, and MX1000 Laser Mouse Monitor: Chimei 22" WideScreen 800:1, 5ms CPU: 2.16GHz,T7400 Intel Core 2 Duo 4MB Cache RAM: 2GIGs DDR2 667MZH GPU: 512MB GeForce GO 7950GTX HDD: 100GB 7200rpm 8mb cache SATA "Screw tech support..... This is what CF.com is for......" ~bumblebee_tuna http://www.speedtest.net/result/223551258.png

01-09-2008, 12:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	Gates can easily step down as CEO at any time since he's already self made and still the owner in that sense. One look at the article there. He started the company while being far from the only software engineer through the years employed by MS. The question now will be what the next version brings along with it like NTFS 6.0 to upgrade from the current 2000-Vista 5.0? __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

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