Anyone using Vista?

[krisalexander]

I just recently bought a new labtop, If anyone is looking at getting a new labtop my parents were down in orlando, and went to a walmart they have the best prices I have seen. Anyway about Vista, I am really liking it, It is alot like the Mac OS which I have always liked. Since my computer came with Vista loaded I have had no problems would recommend it.

Kris

[Tarolisol]

Id just buy a mac

I have Vista Home Premium and so far I like it. A few of my games don't work but all-in-all I like it. Nevertheless, I'd consider waiting 6 months. My computer blew a hard drive and a graphics card all on the same day so I thought I'd give Vista a whirl.

There are some compatibility issues with drivers and software. Comparing user experience from the upgrade from Windows 2000 to XP, it's a bigger more pleasant change. The Ultimate Edition has some nice features for system backup and encryption. I also like the new implementation of Windows Media Center; I have an Xbox 360 hooked up as a Media Center Extender and it was much easier to connect to this time around and stream live TV. It's no wonder Microsoft is owning Sony in the consoles wars (at the moment - next to Nintendo of course).
-=Ole

[Canadbis]

Originally Posted by Tarolisol

Id just buy a mac

2nd that!!
Now that I hve my MAC I cant believe how much Vista is a ripoff

[OCDP]

I installed Vista Home Basic Upgrade on my Dell Inspiron 1300 notebook last night. It took a few hours, considering I had to download a bunch of dell drivers prior to installing, then updating after installation for compatability. I had no erros during install, so that was nice.. it was relatively smooth upgrade. I don't have much for apps on my PC but the only compatability issue I had was with Norton Internet Security 2007.. they directed me to a website to download a driver to make it compatable... after dumping and re-installing, everything is working fine.

As for Vista itself.. I don't have the full vista experience, but I don't mind it so far. It's a mac rip-off for sure, but that doesn't bother me like it does for some. The apperance is nice and sleek. Microsoft made Vista very personalizable (is that a word?) which is good because you get the most out of your OS.

Just my two cents so far.... seems pretty decent.

[G1GY]

I'm using vista premium now.

I'm not so excited about it yet.

Maybe in a couple of days I'll like it a little more.

[OCDP]

Mine is running pretty smoothly now. It did take me a couple days to work out some compatibility issues and update certain drivers, but it's running fine now.

I am actually typing all of this with my voice, pretty neat feature, a little buggy but that is to be expected. Try it out to when you have some free time.

[G1GY]

Still all kinds of problems with Vista here.

Printer drivers, Roxio, iTunes, spell check in windows mail and some antivirus software issues.(Just to name a few.)

IMO this was released way before it was ready to go.

Thanks Bill!

I now want to kick you in the nads! Phag!