When should I upgrade to Vista? My laptop can handle it, but is it really very much better than XP? If so, should I buy the Ultimate version and not even waste my money with the home version? Are there any "bugs" or "kinks" that need to be worked out?:)
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Jump to PostYes, Vista is better than XP, but I think you should upgrade whenever you get your next computer. Why? For one, Vista's enhancements are minor things that are not enough to justify the cost (yet you find yourself missing them dearly when you use an XP system), and the other …
Jump to PostI agree with Scru (how did that happen???) - it is not worth upgrading from XP to Vista. The up-grade can go wrong - and Vista will cost a couple hundred bucks; not all non-MS software will survive the conversion. Wait until you upgrade your laptop and the cost of …
Jump to Postupgrading from XP to vista in NOT a good idea, clean install or a new PC with vista is better. Vista is definitely easier with certain features. but it will take some getting use just like how we had to adjust when XP came out.
Jump to PostWait until you something forces you to upgrade. Right now there really aren't any compelling reasons to upgrade an older system.
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