A lot of new computer buyers are sort of split between chosing Windows XP or Vista. While most brand manufacters such as HP or Acer?sell computers with Vista as default, some manufacters like Dell and Us (Netsquare) still chose to offer XP. The simple reason is, it’s good and faster than Vista.

We have complied case for both operating system in dot points below.

We shell start with the Case For Vista:

  • Windows Vista is the latest Microsoft operating system with the latest technlogy.?
  • Improved security (although very ignoring).
  • Improved built in software such as Movie Maker 3, Gallery are great additions.
  • Windows Vista will recieve support from Microsoft for the next 4 - 5 years. Microsoft just released Service Pack 1 for Vista.
  • If you are planning to play the latest game with Dirext 10, and have a super fast computer, get Vista.
  • Software developers will be developing new version of their software for Vista. Althought they will probably mantain support for XP as well.

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Case For XP:

  • XP is a matured and stable operating system. After 2 service packs and huge amount of bug fixes its well rounded and does the job incridibily well.
  • Compared to Vista, XP is leaner and faster. XP’s will outperform Vista in most cases if using the same hardware.
  • XP is cheaper and is still more compatible with specialised software. If you are considering Vista you must remember to check software?and hardware?compatibility.

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Should I wait for Windows 7?

Windows 7 is the next major release of Windows. Microsoft said it will release it in 2009. To many people Vista was a major disappointment. Promised revolutionary features were cut so that Vista could be delivered on time. Windows 7 promises to finally deliver these features, as well as some user interface improvements. All of these features really put Vista in awkward position. Many satisfied XP user will be happy to stick with Vista and wait for Windows 7 in 2009, while Vista user will feel outdated, and face another expensive operating system upgrade.

So it really boils down to this. Forget about upgrading to Vista for and old computer. High system requirements will make Vista frustratingly slow to use. But if you are into the cutting edge gaming, and prepared to shell out more than $1600 for a super powerful computer to power Vista go ahead.

My personal opinion is to stick with XP for now, wait for Windows 7 in a year or two’s time. If Windows 7 is a hit, then it is a good time to upgrade to it. If it is a miss, Vista would have matured and become a viable option. But for now XP is still King.