{"id":214,"date":"2006-12-14T11:07:43","date_gmt":"2006-12-14T10:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.galhano.com\/blog\/?p=214"},"modified":"2008-02-07T18:37:20","modified_gmt":"2008-02-07T17:37:20","slug":"windows-vista-capable-and-premium-ready-pcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galhano.com\/blog\/?p=214","title":{"rendered":"Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choose a Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC for the Windows Vista edition that’s right for you.<\/font><\/p>\n

Are you looking to buy a Windows XP-based computer today but want to make sure that it can run Windows Vista? There’s no need to wait. When you buy a new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC designation, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to upgrade to one of the editions of Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today.
\nWhat is a Windows Vista Capable PC?<\/font><\/p>\n

A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista\u00e2\u20ac\u201dlike the new Windows Aero user experience\u00e2\u20ac\u201dmay require advanced or additional hardware.
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\nA Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:<\/font><\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n

* A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
\n* 512 MB of system memory.
\n* A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.<\/font><\/p>\n

Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs<\/font><\/strong>
\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.<\/font><\/p>\n

A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:<\/font><\/p>\n

* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
\n* 1 GB of system memory.
\n* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
\n* 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
\n* DVD-ROM Drive3.
\n* Audio output capability.
\n* Internet access capability.<\/font><\/p>\n

The Editions<\/font><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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HOME BASIC<\/font><\/strong>For basic home needs such as \t\t\t\te-mail and Internet access.<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
 \t\t\tHOME PREMIUM<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n
For the best home computing and \t\t\t\tentertainment.<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
 \t\t\tBUSINESS<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n
For small and mid-sized \t\t\t\torganizations.<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
 \t\t\tULTIMATE<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n
For work and entertainment, this \t\t\t\tis the most complete edition.<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t\tDetails<\/font><\/a><\/td>\n \t\t\t\tDetails<\/font><\/a><\/td>\n \t\t\t\tDetails<\/font><\/a><\/td>\n \t\t\t\tDetails<\/font><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n


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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FEATURES<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n\n
Home Basic<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Home Premium<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Business<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Ultimate<\/font><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tMost secure Windows ever<\/a><\/span>
\nwith Windows Defender and Windows Firewall<\/font><\/td>\n		\n

\t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong>\n<\/td>\n

 \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tQuickly find what you need<\/a><\/span>
\nwith Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7<\/font><\/td>\n		 \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tElegant Windows Aero desktop experience<\/a><\/span>
\nwith Windows Flip 3D navigation<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tBest choice for laptops<\/a><\/span>
\nwith enhanced Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tCollaborate and share documents<\/a><\/span>
\nwith Windows Meeting Space<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tExperience photos and entertainment<\/a><\/span>
\nin your living room with Windows Media Center<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tEnjoy Windows Media Center<\/a><\/span>
\non TVs throughout your home with Xbox 360\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 and other devices<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tHelp protect against hardware failure<\/a><\/span>
\nwith advanced business backup features<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tBusiness networking and Remote Desktop<\/a><\/span>
\nfor easier connectivity<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tBetter protect your data<\/a><\/span>
\nagainst loss or theft with Windows BitLocker\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 Drive Encryption<\/font><\/td>\n		 <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n <\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n \t\t\t \t\t\tsim<\/font><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Windows Vista \t\t\tUpgrade Advisor<\/font><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Want to see if your Windows \t\t\tXP-based PC can run Windows Vista? Just download, install, and run \t\t\tthe Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor.<\/font><\/p>\n

This small software tool will scan \t\t\tyour computer and create an easy-to-understand report of all known \t\t\tsystem, device, and program compatibility issues, and recommend ways \t\t\tto resolve them. Upgrade Advisor can also help you choose the \t\t\tedition of Windows Vista that best fits the way you want to use your \t\t\tcomputer.<\/font><\/p>\n

Before you begin<\/font><\/h3>\n

Before you run the Upgrade Advisor, \t\t\tbe sure to plug in any USB or other attachable peripheral devices (such \t\t\tas printers, external hard drives, or scanners) that are regularly \t\t\tused with the PC that you’re evaluating.<\/font><\/p>\n

\t\t\tDownload: <\/font><\/span> \t\t\t \t\t\tWindows \t\t\tVista Upgrade Advisor<\/font><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional information<\/font><\/h3>\n