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Desktops: Wait for Vista or buy an XP?
You're fine buying the dual core
by cynmercy - 5/5/06 9:11 AM In reply to: Wait for Vista or buy an XP? by whizkid454Hi
You mentioned buying the E510, which I believe is a dual core, so you should be fine as it will support and make full use of Vista when it comes out.
I would check to make sure if Intel is coming out with any other enhancements over the next few months, such as Viiv.
A good buying decision should be made by considering all factors, hardware and software.
Best of Luck
Sid
No question here..............
by logger99 - 5/5/06 9:18 AM In reply to: Wait for Vista or buy an XP? by whizkid454The newest Windows won't be relesed to the public until at least January of next year. Then go the normal self-imposed 9 month wait to buy so some of the bugs can be worked out before purchase/install. It's best to stick with XP (Pro version) for now and probably the next year or so. The patches and fixes that are currently coming out "finally" make the OS XP operate a little better than when introduced. There's no doubt that Win 95 and Win 2000 were the real champs from MS. Give the new OS time to "prove" itself and don't forget that there are six versions of the new Vista and the "Basic" isn't close to being as "good" as XP. The higher cost versions will be the only way to go if switching. There's nothing to gain by switching to the low cost Vista versions (except maybe headaches!!!).
Need vs Want
by john55440 - 5/5/06 11:04 AM In reply to: Wait for Vista or buy an XP? by whizkid454If you need a new computer, you should probably get it, because it's going to be a pretty long wait before Vista is released.
If you only want a new computer, then it might be worth the wait.
I have a 2002 computer, and am hoping that it doesn't die before the release of Vista. (I'm trying to wait, but might not be able to.)
Waiting for it to die?
by phrubin - 5/5/06 3:16 PM In reply to: Need vs Want by john55440I still have my first computer that had windows (3.1).It is a Gateway 2000 (the old name for Gateway) 486DX2-66. I bought it in 1994 and Gateway upgraded it to 3.11, then windows 95. It still is functional. The only thing wrong is the battery is dead. (I don't use it, not sure why I keep it) In fact, I now have a collection of 3 dektops and 1 portable. Only one desktop is current, but they all work.
Why should yours die?
Bigger Question..
by sergrock92 - 5/5/06 1:57 PM In reply to: Wait for Vista or buy an XP? by whizkid454Why would you consider a Dell, Gateway, Or any other Big Box PC to begin with? Either build it yourself or if you have no desire to do so, find a local White Box builder to do business with. He should be able to give you local service and warranty with the machine that far surpasses any Giant UPS shipper box builder.
If your machine will do for now, It meets your needs, use it until it dies. Right now your not only waiting for Vista but there are all sorts of changes in the PC Market happening. If you wait you will probably find much more powerful machines available for a lot less cash. Which is always the case but to couple it with a new OS can be quite a deal.
Is Vista going to be another Windows ME
by charliebach101 - 5/6/06 10:36 AM In reply to: Wait for Vista or buy an XP? by whizkid454When Windows ME was advertised it was going to be the next best thing to sliced bread,I was quite new to PCs in those days and decided to buy a Windows ME PC
What a mistake that was, but it made Microsoft a nice little profit, so one is bound to be a bit dubious,
also how many service packs and patches will it take to get the thing stabilised.
I think i will hang fire for a year or two and stick with XP till of course that gets mothballed.
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