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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Upgrade) (PC)
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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Upgrade) (PC)

 

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Editorial Review:

The most comprehensive edition of Windows Vista, Vista Ultimate is the first operating system that combines all of the advanced infrastructure features of a business-focused operating system, all of the management and efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system. For the person who wants one operating system that is great for working from home, working on the road, and for entertainment, Vista Ultimate is a no-compromise operating system that lets you have it all.

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Easier, Faster Access to Information
Vista Ultimate features Windows Aero, a new interface that delivers higher levels of efficiency for any business user. This easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. Most importantly, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. And for those businesses that do work in other countries, Vista Ultimate supports all worldwide interface languages.

Breakthrough Windows Vista Experience
Designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience, all editions of Windows Vista introduce a breakthrough user experience. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it. The desktop experience is more informative, intuitive, and helpful. And new tools bring better clarity to the information on your computer, so you can see what your files contain without opening them, find applications and files instantly, navigate efficiently among open windows, and use wizards and dialog boxes more confidently.

Work From Home
Vista Ultimate includes all of the features that make it easy to remotely connect to business networks. This means that when you're working from home, you'll have advanced networking capabilities, such as the ability to join a domain, support for Group Policy, and access to features such as Remote Desktop. Vista Ultimate also includes Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption that provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office.

More Entertainment Options
Vista Ultimate delivers all of the entertainment features available in Vista Home Premium, and includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analogue TV, or even HDTV. Ultimate also has helpful tools such as Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker to ensure that you have everything you need to collect, manage, and edit your digital content. It also includes Windows Media Centre for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment centre.

Versatile Operation
Vista Ultimate truly lives up to its name by delivering all of the features both business and home users want and need. It is the ideal solution for both a small-business owner who wants a single PC that he or she can use at the office, on the road, and at home, and for someone who wants a home PC that will be used primarily for entertainment purposes but that can also be used for business purposes such as connecting to a corporate network.

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Customer Reviews:

  • Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

  • Poor value
    Vista - hmm not as bad as people make out just so long as you have a reasonably modern PC. If you have a Dual Core or Quad Core setup, plenty of memory ie 2Gb plus then it runs fairly well. Lets not forget XP really was a dogs dinner up until the release of Service Pack 1!
    Why does this upgrade pack get a one star review from me? Well if you search Amazon as of 19th May 2008, you can actually get the FULL version of Vista Ultimate edition with built in service pack one for £189.99. Amazon really... more info

  • Mixed bag
    Having got Vista Ultimate a while back i thought i would give it a few months use to settle in before writing a review.
    After a very un smooth install process where it appears that the graphics card drivers were not compatible i moved away form the blue screen (which appears to have returned, of the 5 years of XP use, i almost forgot about this dreaded screen).
    First impressions, where, it looks appealing enough, glass buttons, some side bar antics, animated desktop. Time to tryout the... more info

  • i reviewing this as i use it~ vary gud
    well my friends i am impressed. ther haf been gud reviewes. ther haf been bad reviewes. but i can lay this old dog to rest becos it is acktually eksellent.
    wen u want to c all the windows. u see them all. it collides u c
    you can search the computer for files. thats vary easy. just type it in2 that bar at the top. i can c it now.
    i like the gamez
    also, the grafics
    all in all i like visita becaose it handles my needs. i bort the ps3 and it just wasnt powerful enuff 4 me. i didn;t hav... more info

  • Not worth the upgrade.
    Giving Vista 4 starts and then saying it is not worth the upgrade probably seems strange however...
    I am an IT proffessional who has been a UNIX specialist for 15 years and I can honestly say this is the most secure Windows OS ever (for anyone who doesn't know, it takes a lot for a UNIX guy to say that!). That isn't to say it is invulnerable, it certainly isn't but the removal of important system functions from the user space is a major step forwards and the 'more' secure browser is much better.more info


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