Windows Vista/ Hp Laptop...?

Question

I have an new HP Pavilion dv5000 laptop. Can I put the new windows vista on my laptop?
What system requirements do you need to run windows vista? thanks!

Answer 1

I think Cnet has a review they just did on Vista. It should include the details for the requirements and such. They do, I just went and looked.Go to cnet.com once there you can click "Revews" navigation tab. I clicked on the Microsoft Vista Home Basic for these comments. There is more on that page, just click the reviews tab once you go to cnet, and Vista info is front page news.
Quote from cnet follows:
"The bottom line: Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use."
quote:

"Hardware requirements for Windows Vista should not be taken lightly. In a controversial move to garner positive reviews, Microsoft sent hundreds of bloggers (not including CNET) free copies of Windows Vista Ultimate; Microsoft did not send boxed copies, rather the software giant sent top-of-the-line Acer Ferrari laptops with the operating system preinstalled. So even Microsoft seems to admit that the best performance is only available on top-of-the-line machines manufactured within the last year or so."

Hope this helps, looks like maybe you can put vista in technorati search and might find some user comments as well

Answer 2

U need the same system requirements 4 windows Vista as 4 windows Xp,only it takes longer 2 install(but it has more inprovements)

Answer 3

good luck!
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905075.aspx