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Microsoft Cuts Vista Prices, XP Still Better

Looks like Microsoft is trying another push to get Vista Ultimate running as your OS of choice. The top-end operating system will receive a price cut from $399 to $319, whilst the upgrade version will now retail at $219, a savings of $40 on the original price. Vista Home Premium will also be dropped in price, from $159 to $129. If you were holding out, now seems like a good time as any to take the Vista plunge, or stick with XP SP3 because it kicks Vista-ass. Your call. Note: the Digg badge on this post corresponds to the original news' Digg. [News.com]


3:45 AM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Haroon Malik
5,564 views, 90 comments

Latest by n/a: @spock11384: It "feels" secure?You really don't know Vista then... That would make YOU the idiot. For being a gamer, you seem to be a lousy one.XP was also a problem when it came out and that was with far less requirements more »

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CNet Checks Out Windows Vista: Stable, but No OS X Killer

The folks at CNET have given Windows Vista Ultimate a thorough testing. Their verdict? Buy it if it's already installed on a new PC, but skip it if you're merely upgrading. Though they found MS' new OS very stable, they felt there weren't enough new features in it to merit an upgrade. Also, chances are if you do upgrade, you'll need a stronger PC to take advantage of the new features. In other words, that old, dusty Dell ain't gonna cut it. More »

7:18 PM on Wed Jan 24 2007
By Louis Ramirez
1,793 views, 76 comments

Latest by james-42: Axtell said, "Obviously you are an apple lover." 85% of my computer time is spent in XP, 15% in OS X and I like it that way. So, this assertion of yours is just as incorrect as, "...with no software, there's more »