Vista... Worth it?

Will · 13-11-2006, 22:10

I've played with a few beta releases at work, and it seems ok, but only if you've got a pretty hefty pc really. The version I'd be after is of course "ultimate", however I'm wondering whether or not it'll be worth it? I'm just very close to doing a rebuild of my PC, and the thought drains me somewhat but it's a good waste of a lonely winter's day - however when Vista is release in Jan next year I'm wondering if it would be worth going for that instead? ( I wouldn't do a rebuild until then as I don't have the time to do it before then).

I've read all the blurb about it and it does seem quite a step in the right direction - I think the interface is pretty too, even though it's a blatant rip off of Mac OSx. Who here is going to stick with Xp for a little while longer and who's going to take the plunge?

During my testing I've had little issues with drivers etc.. .and so far seems pretty stable - but a bit slow and clunky. But I guess Beta releases still need a bit of work... and also limited drivers still, and the PC wasn't top spec either.

In a way I quite like the different flavours of Vista available but at the same time I reckon most people will just end up forking out for ultimate edition as it just have everything - I don't know anyone who'd rather have one feature than the other...

It's either that or maybe look at going the Mac route with Parallels running...

Zirax · 13-11-2006, 22:17

I'd be curious about the OS simply as its new. However given the various security issues, and there will be LOADS (no matter what they say) I'll wait a service pack or two.

I'm also waiting for the OS to be *cough* to see if its worth bothering with

I haven't played with the betas so I can't really comment on whether it is any good.

kaiowas · 13-11-2006, 22:20

Doesn't seem that long ago I finally switched to XP. Can't see me wanting Vista any time soon.

Mark · 13-11-2006, 22:30

I'll be virtualising Vista at work because we've already declared our support for it and I now need to get our product compatible with Vista's security (works now if you turn the security off).

I'll also be ensuring that future hardware purchases are Vista-compatible (even if it doesn't run all the fancy graphics), but that's not really a problem as with one exception my hardware already is to varying degrees (I turn my nose up at anything with less than 1GB RAM).

And that's it. I don't see the point in spending several hundred £££ to replace something that I'm perfectly happy with. Unless you're a gamer and need DX10 (and even that's some way off being a requirement), then I see no point unless you want to boast about it on an internet forum.

Zirax · 13-11-2006, 22:32

Thats the annoyance for me, I am a gamer and I want dx10

Simply for supreme commander dual screen rts goodness. Farcry looks good, but I really want to see supreme commander

edit: Also the new UT, definately the new ut

Will · 13-11-2006, 22:40

I may well just do a re-install of my xp x64 then when I can face it... maybe a lazy post christmas day...

8 I3ALL · 13-11-2006, 22:43

well im on it now,build 6000 RTM and i love it rock solid no crashes

i just hope that companies like creative pull their fingers out and get good drivers sorted , the sound card drivers were the only thing that i had to install as they couldnt get them finished in time for RTM

Mark · 13-11-2006, 22:48

Someone been naughty?

Therein lies the problem - drivers - especially for the x64 version.

8 I3ALL · 13-11-2006, 22:49

me naughty :undecided:

never

Will · 13-11-2006, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Indecisive

Someone been naughty?

Therein lies the problem - drivers - especially for the x64 version.

I thought vista was supposed to be compatible for x64 systems?

13-11-2006, 22:10	#1
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Vista... Worth it? I've played with a few beta releases at work, and it seems ok, but only if you've got a pretty hefty pc really. The version I'd be after is of course "ultimate", however I'm wondering whether or not it'll be worth it? I'm just very close to doing a rebuild of my PC, and the thought drains me somewhat but it's a good waste of a lonely winter's day - however when Vista is release in Jan next year I'm wondering if it would be worth going for that instead? ( I wouldn't do a rebuild until then as I don't have the time to do it before then). I've read all the blurb about it and it does seem quite a step in the right direction - I think the interface is pretty too, even though it's a blatant rip off of Mac OSx. Who here is going to stick with Xp for a little while longer and who's going to take the plunge? During my testing I've had little issues with drivers etc.. .and so far seems pretty stable - but a bit slow and clunky. But I guess Beta releases still need a bit of work... and also limited drivers still, and the PC wasn't top spec either. In a way I quite like the different flavours of Vista available but at the same time I reckon most people will just end up forking out for ultimate edition as it just have everything - I don't know anyone who'd rather have one feature than the other... It's either that or maybe look at going the Mac route with Parallels running... __________________ *No No!*

13-11-2006, 22:20	#3
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13-11-2006, 22:30	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'll be virtualising Vista at work because we've already declared our support for it and I now need to get our product compatible with Vista's security (works now if you turn the security off). I'll also be ensuring that future hardware purchases are Vista-compatible (even if it doesn't run all the fancy graphics), but that's not really a problem as with one exception my hardware already is to varying degrees (I turn my nose up at anything with less than 1GB RAM). And that's it. I don't see the point in spending several hundred £££ to replace something that I'm perfectly happy with. Unless you're a gamer and need DX10 (and even that's some way off being a requirement), then I see no point unless you want to boast about it on an internet forum. Last edited by Mark; 13-11-2006 at 22:47.

13-11-2006, 22:40	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I may well just do a re-install of my xp x64 then when I can face it... maybe a lazy post christmas day... __________________ *No No!*

13-11-2006, 22:43	#7
8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	well im on it now,build 6000 RTM and i love it rock solid no crashes i just hope that companies like creative pull their fingers out and get good drivers sorted , the sound card drivers were the only thing that i had to install as they couldnt get them finished in time for RTM __________________ MySpace

13-11-2006, 22:17	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I'd be curious about the OS simply as its new. However given the various security issues, and there will be LOADS (no matter what they say) I'll wait a service pack or two. I'm also waiting for the OS to be cough to see if its worth bothering with I haven't played with the betas so I can't really comment on whether it is any good.

13-11-2006, 22:32	#5
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Thats the annoyance for me, I am a gamer and I want dx10 Simply for supreme commander dual screen rts goodness. Farcry looks good, but I really want to see supreme commander edit: Also the new UT, definately the new ut

13-11-2006, 22:48	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Someone been naughty? Therein lies the problem - drivers - especially for the x64 version.

13-11-2006, 22:49	#9
8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	me naughty :undecided: never __________________ MySpace