Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit for System Builders [DVD]
by Microsoft Software
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Software Reviews of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit for System Builders [DVD]
Customer Review: Love Vista Ultimate
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though a few drivers are not up to pace yet Vista works great with Intel D845GVSR Micro Board and I have discovered that indeed one can install a PCI Video card and just set the BIOs for PCI instead of Integrated. Right now I'm hoping to find a Video Card that supports DirectX 10 and with WHQL Logo for Windows Vista Drivers that aren't too expensive, so if someone finds a good one, let me know please. I don't know how perhaps leave a review yourself.
PS: Brand is not important. Reliable, steady, well made is where it's at for me.
Thanks in Advance.
Customer Review: Disappointing...
Summary: 2 Stars
As a windows fan, all my hyped feelings were gone after 10-day test drive of this ultimate edition. My current system is P4 3.2GB, 3GB DDR, ATI All-in-Wonder X800, and Creative Audigy 2 Plantium.
1. CPU usage is up to 90% using Aero glass and IE7 opening at the same time, despite 3GB of memory in the system.
2. ATI driver isn't fully compatible yet, the screen sometimes looks horrible after the system waking up from the sleep mode.
3. Music plays are constantly paused due to the high CPU usage & beta sound card driver.
4. Receiving Blue Screen twice with no solution found.
5. Horrible unicode reading from Windows Media Player 11.
Customer Review: Cheaper but no Micorosoft Support
Summary: 4 Stars
This version of Windows Vista is the OEM version, which means that it does not come with a box or a manual, just a "Quick Install" guide. This is the FULL version of Vista but another thing that it is lacking is support from Microsoft. Because this version is intended for (as the title suggests) system builders, whoever that may be, they are the people who are supposed to provide the End User Support not Microsoft. It does, however, still include Windows Update so there do not think that you will not be getting updates from Microsoft, because you do. But if you are building a computer for your grandmother, and she BSOD's Vista, its up to you to fix it; Not Microsoft. Another difference between this version and the full 400 $ version is that this version only comes with the 32 Bit version of Windows Vista, but the full version comes with both the 32 and 64 Bit versions. So if you are pretty technology Savvy and you do not need Microsoft's support and you know what type of processor (64 or 32 bit) then the OEM version is the version for you.