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    Off Topic: Vista Thoughts

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KingSnake, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. KingSnake

    KingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just curious, my new XPS410 Desktop arrives today and it will be my first go around with Windows Vista (premium). Just wondering what you all thought about it after using XP. Good, bad, ugly??

    Thanks
     
    KingSnake, Jul 17, 2007
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  2. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Pretty much every single thread in this Software category is about Vista. People have, so far, not been shy about expressing their opinions. Also, search is your friend :)
     
    ttupa, Jul 17, 2007
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  3. Budding

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    It's a more user friendly OS compared to XP once you get used to it, but currently does have a number of compatibility and performance issues (caused by those incompatibilities).
     
    Budding, Jul 17, 2007
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    It takes several more clicks to change desktop view settings (compared to XP). DPI can no longer be scaled below 100% (unlike with XP).
     
    Overclocker, Jul 17, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1. If you don't have a decently equipped system it will run sluggishly.
    2. You have to relearn the OS if your used to XP.
    3. Games don't run as well as they do on XP.
    4. It is way overpriced.

    Other than that, thats about it.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2007
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  6. KingSnake

    KingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks all, and sorry about posting in the wrong forum. I didnt notice there was a software forum. Oops!!

    Yea I have heard a mix of good and bad in general.. seems split right down the middle
     
    KingSnake, Jul 17, 2007
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    You definitely posted in the right forum, but amongst several other Vista opinion posts. No worries! :)
     
    ttupa, Jul 17, 2007
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  8. KingSnake

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    Thanks, I actually posted this in the desktop forum.. just being honest hehe.
     
    KingSnake, Jul 17, 2007
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