Thinking Vista ? Here is what you need to know Recommended System Requirements The 5 Vista Editions Comparison Chart of Edition Features Where can I get a Windows Vista Computer? Software Compatibility Windows Vista Screenshots Recommended System Requirements: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB of system memory Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel 40 GB of Hard Drive Capacity with 15 GB free space DVD-ROM Drive Audio output capability Internet Access capability (back to top) The 5 Windows Vista Editions Comparison Chart of Features Ultimate Windows Vista Ultimate is the choice for those who want to have it all. Easily shift between the worlds of productivity and play with the most complete edition of Windows Vista. Ultimate provides the power, security, and mobility features needed for work, and all the entertainment features that you want for fun. Business Windows Vista Business is the first edition of Windows designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. You'll spend less time on technology support-related issues—so you can spend more time making your business successful. Windows Vista Business is the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow. Home Premium Windows Vista Home Premium is the preferred edition for home desktop and mobile PCs. It provides a breakthrough design that brings your world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment, and security you need from your PC at home or on the go. Home Basic Windows Vista Home Basic is ideal for homes with basic computing needs like e-mail, browsing the Internet, and viewing photos. Easy to set up and maintain, it enables you to quickly find what you're looking for on your PC and the Internet, while providing a more secure environment to help protect you from an unpredictable world. Enterprise Designed to significantly lower IT costs and risks, Windows Vista Enterprise meets the needs of large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures. Comparison Chart of Features (back to top) Getting a Windows Vista Computer Can Crabtree supply a computer with a Vista System configuration? Yes we can! Call (508) 790-2727 Email: tech@crabtreecpa.com (back to top) Software Compatibility: Not all software can be used with Windows Vista. Check the software that you plan to use and make sure it supports Vista. Currently QuickBooks and Creative Solution's software such as Client Bookkeeping Solutions (CBS) are not compatible with Vista. (back to top) Vista Screenshots Desktop Welcome Window Start Menu Sidebar and Gadgets Windows Flip 3D Windows Aero Windows Media Player and Flip 3D (back to top) Crabtree Technology Professionals For Information and Service Phone: (508) 790-2727 Email: tech@crabtreecpa.com Accounting Services - Technology Home - Computer Systems - Remote Tech Helper