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    Upgrade to Vista or not?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fredo328, Dec 10, 2006.

  1. fredo328

    fredo328 Newbie

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    Recently got the Dell XPS M1210 and I have a free upgrade to Vista that expires in March. I've read a bunch of posts and reviews on Vista and I still can't see why I would upgrade and have to deal with new bugs and quirks. What opinions to you guys have?
     
    fredo328, Dec 10, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd get the CD but wait until SP1 is released (or summer if there aren't too many bugs). I'd also wait until a decent security firm releases good software for a firewall, AV, and spam blocker before actually upgrading.
     
    Greg, Dec 10, 2006
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    fredo328 Newbie

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    Thats a good point. I didnt consider that the McAfees and Nortons wouldnt have stuff ready, not to mention updated drivers for some of my software. What about all the "lack of user control" comments that I've been reading about?
     
    fredo328, Dec 10, 2006
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    AlexMagik Notebook Consultant

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    there are already some software released:
    1. SAV 10
    2. NOD32
    3. Avast
    4. AVG
    i don't know about firewalls, but NIS 2007 is supposed to work...
     
    AlexMagik, Dec 11, 2006
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  5. higuy

    higuy Notebook Enthusiast

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    ask yourself why not upgrade to vista? find out it is just the matter of time.
     
    higuy, Dec 11, 2006
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  6. bbz_Ghost

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    So let's break this down:

    You just bought a brand new computer, and Dell is going to give you a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium (should be Home Premium based on the laptop you bought and the OS it comes with by default) for a few bucks shipping & handling and you'd say no to that?

    You're entitled to it, whether or not you decide to actually install it anytime soon. But even so you'd pass on it and then what, a year from now if you decide you'd like to give Vista a shot on that laptop you then end up paying full price for it instead of breaking out the DVD you got from Dell for shipping & handling in March?

    That doesn't make much sense to me.

    No one is going to force you to install it if you choose to apply for the Express Upgrade program, but at least have the common sense to accept the offer and get the DVD so you do have it if and when you decide you'd like to see what Vista is all about. Save yourself ~$200 later on and take the Express Upgrade while it's being offered.

    Better to have it just in case than not and kick yourself for it later on.

    Just my $.02...

    bb
     
    bbz_Ghost, Dec 11, 2006
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  7. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I would definitely pay the S&H and get the CD. You don't have to install it until you're ready to do so--I also would wait until SP1 or so myself--but you'll already have a copy of Vista waiting for you whenever you are ready.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 11, 2006
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