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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
Pros: Visually much better than XP, gadgets are nice, no crash so far!
Cons: A new UI to get used to
Summary: Microsoft has done a good job in moving their OS forward to a more modern look.
Although some people would say it's using ideas from Apple's Tiger, I feel overall it doesn't appear much of a copy to me (I also use Tiger).
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11 out of 18 people found this review helpful
3.0 stars
"Still not even OS X Tiger, let alone Leopard"
Pros: Great integration vs XP, graphics performance improvements
Cons: Ram hog?, Battery life?, true compatability?
Summary: I've used Windows all my life, but have recently switched to Mac OS as my primary OS, though i still dual-boot to Windows XP on my MacBook Pro for some Windows-only software. Having both on one machine has showed me that there is just no contest , ... read more >>
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
Pros: Much needed update graphically; great search capability; revamped Photo Library Program...
Cons: More system intensive, need a fairly new computer to run, not near as good of an update as XP was...
Summary: While it took me a while to download RC1; I must say that it is far better than Beta 2 which I downloaded earlier in the summer from Microsoft's Customer Feedback Program.
I've been running Vista on a year old Dell Inspiron 600M with the foll... read more >> -
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
5.0 stars
"Microsoft has finally done it!"
Pros: Menu system, interface, easy of use
Cons: Should have kept the name LongHorn.
Summary: I am a Mac user that has been forced to use Microsoft products on my job. I just hated Windows 98. When we updated to Windows XP things got better, but it was still not as good as the Mac. Know that I have been using Vista I can honestly say this... read more >>
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Doesn't need to be a Mac to be great"
Pros: Compatibility and simple
Cons: delayed and then delaed and still delayed
Summary: So these ratings comes down to nikon vs canon, pepsi vs coke or Win verses Mac?
I am a graphic designer with his own company, and every person that I hire uses a PC by their own choice. The Mac we have just sits there. We call it the Deskto... read more >>
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