Can I add this to my existing PC or do I have to buy a new one and is it worth it ?
2007-01-22 15:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by Aerosmithjoe 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It's mostly just better graphics and a new look. I've seen preview laptops with Vista and they do look very nice. A few new screensavers, layouts, etc. You can add Vista to your existing computer, but it would cost a few hundred bucks, and you'd wanna make sure you have at LEAST 1 GB of RAM and a fast enough processor (along with a sufficient video card) because otherwise your computer will run really slowly. You'll be fine with XP, but Vista just looks cooler.
2007-01-22 15:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kory 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a bit different, Graphics and such. More secure from reports. Depending on how old you PC is, you might be able to upgrade. You can follow the link below to the vista site and in the middle there is options that show min requirements.
2007-01-22 23:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by bat062me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of new things that you system wait upon. But it come with higher expectation for the hardware reqirement.
If you have machine that is older than 1 year old, I will recommend to get a brand new machine for Vista. At least, you need not to upgrade to many of things.
2007-01-24 18:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by David Fhu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Dear
Its very better than XP go to Microsoft site for more information.
Good luck
2007-01-23 07:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by farzad789 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just more security, and some other enhancements. But it's a hog on system resources. You need a pretty high end system to run it smoothly. It's not worth it to upgrade yet. Wait a year or two so they can work out the bugs.
2007-01-22 23:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by snidy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista is a quick hook up of the Mac OS. It has a realtime search bar for every application. Your able to view you windows in tumbnails and select the one u'd like to bring to the front. It also has a dash board with wigets.
2007-01-23 01:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by Supercc1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out PC World's review giving pros and cons at www.pcworld.com
Their main thrust is that it may be better to wait until software companies do patches for apps and drivers etc and it is VERY resource hungry
2007-01-22 23:27:01 · answer #7 · answered by balijohn2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot ADD it
it completely replaces win xp
to see if your computer can run windows vista,,get the upgrade advisor
it tells you if you can run vista
or if you need a new pc
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/upgradeadvisor/
i would wait for sometime before getting it
vista does have a few bugs that are getting cleared
2007-01-22 23:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Style over substance. If you are happy with XP, don't bother.
2007-01-23 01:14:28 · answer #9 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋