Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Better OS with compatible hardware

Strengths: Improved UI, Fast Response with ability to create hi-def movies

Weakness: Validate after every 6 month

Ultimate is not worth $400. I paid about $260 for a retail (non upgrade) version, so I'm quite happy with it! Security reminders are annoying although you can turn them off, cost is high, no really special additions for ultimate only It requires a great deal of memory and will slow down your computer, very nice graphics though. Personally, I feel Vista Ultimate is a worthy upgrade from XP,...
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Ultimate is not worth $400. I paid about $260 for a retail (non upgrade) version, so I'm quite happy with it! Security reminders are annoying although you can turn them off, cost is high, no really special additions for ultimate only It requires a great deal of memory and will slow down your computer, very nice graphics though. Personally, I feel Vista Ultimate is a worthy upgrade from XP, especially as the disk comes with both 32 and 64 bit install disks. However,

By jordanfisk43 - Dec 11, 2012

microsoft vista ultimate

Strengths: good display

Weakness: takes more ram

if you want the latest OS then vista ultimate is best..display quality is good if u have good video card..it also has some nice 3d gadgets which makes it unique

By rgpai - Jan 10, 2008

Ultimate solution for PC users with compatible systems.

Strengths: Tons of included software and hardware support.

Weakness: Requires a newer more advanced PC.

What do Mac users all over the world do since Vista made its public release? They lie about how superior Mac OSX is. Vista at its lowest level (Home Basic) smokes the Mac OS like like a Ferrari running against a Volkswagon Bug. Just load Vista to a system with comparable hardware to what Mac offers - you will see an immediate improvement in processing power and capability. Hey, even Windows users...
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What do Mac users all over the world do since Vista made its public release? They lie about how superior Mac OSX is. Vista at its lowest level (Home Basic) smokes the Mac OS like like a Ferrari running against a Volkswagon Bug. Just load Vista to a system with comparable hardware to what Mac offers - you will see an immediate improvement in processing power and capability. Hey, even Windows users love to hate the latest versions - it means they have to re-acquaint themselves with the new version. XP users will find Ultimate offers all XP had and much more. They will have to become familiar with where common use items are in Vista, but the included "Help and Support" makes everything easier - occasionally making such as program setting automatic, by just clicking on a provided prompt.

Vista Ultimate offers a voice recognition feature that works great for dictating letters and running applications.
Many added softwares just became obsolete as Vista has so many more functions built in. The Media Center is just one application that allows users to enjoy a full TV media system with an added TV media card and offers a remote control function just like every new TV has. Internet streaming of shows is even easier with a broadband connection - and you can easily use your computer to perform PVR functions for free!
DVD and CD burning are easier than ever, so storing those favorites, or needed items, is easier than ever before.

Resource hogging is a myth. The system OS sees to proper management of all loaded programs and I am till yet to ever experience a "blue screen" or improper shutdown. Just install 2 Gb. of quality memory, be sure to use a video card with DirectX 9 compatibility and the proper amount of memory. Hey, the Online Advisor will notify of any problems, if you explore it, and offer advice on all of what needs to be done. If you have a PC with Vista rated hardware, all you will need is the signed Vista drivers.

I ran Vista in "compatibility mode" for months until all my drivers became available from manufacturers. Now Vista Ultimate just runs faster - faster and smoother in the beginning than XP 32-bit, it is a welcome relief. Driver support for Vista is appearing like never before. In just a few months since its release, all of my drivers are now signed for Vista and all of my hardware is running at top performance. Even my old Logitech wireless RF and Bluetooth keyboards are fully supported!

One suggestion - if you have a 64-bit processor, buy the Vista x64 version. It has a 32-bit folder that provides for all that the 32-bit version of Vista has. You really don't need the 32-bit version here unless you have a 32-bit processor. With a computer science degree from 35 years back, I found this latest new version of Windows with current Internet updates easier still than any other 32-bit software OS. (load it with Internet support enabled) Enjoy the best! Let the others rest - Vista Ultimate is excellent in Work or Home environments.

By AlexanderAkulick - Apr 28, 2007

Want or Need Vista Now

Strengths: Excellent graphics if you have the right video card. Fun switching between windows with the new Flip 3D. Fun and useful gadgets. Great Backup system if you have an external drive.

Weakness: Memory intensive, so buy as much RAM as you can. Security questions with almost every application and operation that you run.

If you want or need to see the latest OS from Microsoft, get Windows Ultimate, but, if you can hold off, Windows XP will be adequate you for a while. I am sure Windows Home Premium will be okay as well, but you do not get the Backup and Restore feature that you get with Ultimate. Restore from Backup is relatively quick if you have a fast computer and External Drive as is the initial backup. Do...
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If you want or need to see the latest OS from Microsoft, get Windows Ultimate, but, if you can hold off, Windows XP will be adequate you for a while. I am sure Windows Home Premium will be okay as well, but you do not get the Backup and Restore feature that you get with Ultimate. Restore from Backup is relatively quick if you have a fast computer and External Drive as is the initial backup. Do not pay dollar for what ever OS that you buy. Compare prices online!

By SkywardSig - Dec 9, 2007

The best version of Windows yet

Strengths: DX10, Aero, Bitlocker, UAC, Good multimonitor support

Weakness: Needs a modern PC to run.

This is Microsoft latest and greatest and is worth moving up to if you have a modern PC. If you have an ancient one, then you might not want to bother unless you are willing to upgrade it. Most people complain that Vista takes too many resources to run and that is true. But so what? XP used more resources than ME, 2000 or 98. This is how advancing technology works.

By mavx14 - Nov 30, 2007