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Though Microsoft isn't requiring computer manufacturers to fully transition to building Windows Vista-based systems until January of next year, Dell jumped out ahead of the pack early and promised to complete the switch before the end of this past March.
However, it seems the world's second-largest PC maker was a little too quick on the draw. Word is out today that after a flood of requests and complaints from customers, Dell has dialed back its VIsta commitment and has begun shipping XP computers again. Vista is, of course, still an option for shoppers, but they can now also choose from the tried-and-true Windows XP Home or Professional operating systems.
This is not such a bad move, considering the mounds of software and computer accessories that don't work with Vista yet. Just the other day we tried to watch 'Lost' in HD full-screen mode on the ABC site and were told the full-screen player doesn't work with Vista, so we had to watch the little grainy version instead.
We're hoping that by year's end, Vista will finally be a reasonably useful upgrade.
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Subscribe to commentsDelton StatesFeb 6th 2008 3:23PM
It was just a matter of time in fact I have an active 2nd Complaint filed with the B.B.B. 1005 LA Posanda Drive Austin,TX 78752 and my first Complaint was with respect to the new VISTA program. If you are intelligent enough to file the above as others have it is the only way Dell will get the hint ! Not to mention Dell's Gross technical support,return errors,wrong sails parts,Well lets just say my file now in less in one year with Dell is 7' thick. DOCUMENT EVEYTHING when you deal with DELL.
Yours Truly,
Deltonr
KayeJan 8th 2009 4:34PM
I HATE VISTA! Now if only for those who bought and have hd problems they would update and upgrade you for FREE!
BlueMelissaApr 24th 2007 12:56PM
Thank God! At least one company has sense enough not to only offer Vista. I am in school and the software I need to use is NOT Vista capable yet. So I have to stick with XP Pro.
RafalJun 26th 2007 2:15AM
Hi. Thanks God - someone is thinkin... I am an IT Plant Manager in a mid-size Company. There is around 150 PC's and every month I need to buy some. I started to think about buing some number of Boxed Windows XP Pro to be able to install it on new PC's I'll get for next few months... Now I see I do not have to...
TomSep 30th 2007 8:47PM
I own an operate a local computer store in Maryland. I have been offering both operating to the customer since the release of Vista. Why buy a junky DELL when you can buy from a local guy like us? As long as you don't have lot's of old software or old hardware that you need to bring forward then Vista should be okay. SP1 should also help a bit. The bottom line is Vista is here to stay.
TomSep 30th 2007 8:53PM
As far as the ABC site... I just watched LOST in HD. Works perfect. I am using:
Customer Built PC from:
Computer Installations Etc, Inc (443) 535-9838
Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz with 2 Gigabytes Memory
Intel D965 Motherboard
A Pair of 250 Gigabyte Harddrives (WITH RAID)
Running VISTA ULTIMATE EDITION!!
Don't blame Vista for not running ABC's player.
Robert HoffmanDec 10th 2007 3:57PM
In all honesty I find XP better to run the applications I need. I don't want an operating system to be the star I want it to help me run the applications and devices I need. In work the software we use is not Vista compatible and have found I can buy refurbished XP units online easily and cheaply. The true comparison though is my wifes and daughters laptops, my daughters Compac has XP runs well and fast, my wife's Compac has Vista and runs slower and start up and shut down both take so long she complains continually. All she knows about operating systems is they run the computer and even she notices the difference. I read so many comments about Vista being so great but in the end all I care about is will it run the programs and devices I need or not and other then that unless you are a true computer geek who really cares. Vista may be here to stay but Microsoft may have a tough time pusing it on us.