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    Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate UPGRADE Limited Numbered Signature Edition [DVD]

    Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate UPGRADE Limited Numbered Signature Edition [DVD]

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    From: Microsoft Software
    Category: Software

    List Price: $259.95
    Buy New: $136.95
    You Save: $123.00 (47%)



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    Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 17 reviews
    Sales Rank: 1243

    Format: Dvd-rom
    Platforms: Microsoft Xp Media Center Edition, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows Xp Professional, Windows Vista
    Media: DVD-ROM
    Edition: Upgrade Signature Edition
    Autographed: No
    Memorabilia: No
    Batteries Included: No
    Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
    Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.7

    MPN: 66R-01331
    Model: 66R-01331
    UPC: 882224443692
    EAN: 0882224443692
    ASIN: B000M2WPIQ

    Release Date: January 30, 2007
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

    Features:
      • Limited Numbered Edition Signed by Bill Gates

    Accessories:

      • Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 FULL VERSION [DVD]
      • Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 UPGRADE [DVD]
      • Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate FULL VERSION [DVD] [OLD VERSION]
      • Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate UPGRADE [DVD] [OLD VERSION]

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Amazon.com
    The most comprehensive edition of Windows Vista, Vista Ultimate Upgrade Signature Edition (DVD-ROM) is the first operating system that combines all of the advanced infrastructure features of a business-focused operating system, all of the management and efficiency features of a mobility-focused operating system, and all of the digital entertainment features of a consumer-focused operating system. For the person who wants one operating system that is great for working from home, working on the road, and for entertainment, Vista Ultimate is a no-compromise operating system that lets you have it all.



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    Update Eligibility
    You can upgrade from your current edition of Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 (including Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000) to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista by purchasing and installing this upgrade copy of Windows Vista. Depending on which edition of Windows you are running and the edition of Windows Vista you would like to install, you have two options for the installation process: You can upgrade in-place, which means you can install Windows Vista and retain your applications, files, and settings as they were in your previous edition of Windows or you can do a clean install. If you are currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional x64, you are eligible for an upgrade copy to a corresponding or better edition of Windows Vista, but a clean install is required. For versions of Windows earlier than Windows 2000, upgrade copies are not available. These earlier versions of Windows require you to install a full copy of Windows Vista.

    Easier, Faster Access to Information
    Vista Ultimate features Windows Aero, a new interface that delivers higher levels of efficiency for any business user. This easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. Most importantly, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. And for those businesses that do work in other countries, Vista Ultimate supports all worldwide interface languages.

    Breakthrough Windows Vista Experience
    Designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience, all editions of Windows Vista introduce a breakthrough user experience. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it. The desktop experience is more informative, intuitive, and helpful. And new tools bring better clarity to the information on your computer, so you can see what your files contain without opening them, find applications and files instantly, navigate efficiently among open windows, and use wizards and dialog boxes more confidently.

    Work From Home
    Vista Ultimate includes all of the features that make it easy to remotely connect to business networks. This means that when you're working from home, you'll have advanced networking capabilities, such as the ability to join a domain, support for Group Policy, and access to features such as Remote Desktop. Vista Ultimate also includes Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption that provides improved levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office.

    More Entertainment Options
    Vista Ultimate delivers all of the entertainment features available in Vista Home Premium, and includes everything you need to enjoy the latest in digital photography, music, movies, analog TV, or even HDTV. Ultimate also has helpful tools such as Windows Photo Gallery and Windows Movie Maker to ensure that you have everything you need to collect, manage, and edit your digital content. It also includes Windows Media Center for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center.

    Versatile Operation
    Vista Ultimate truly lives up to its name by delivering all of the features both business and home users want and need. It is the ideal solution for both a small-business owner who wants a single PC that he or she can use at the office, on the road, and at home, and for someone who wants a home PC that will be used primarily for entertainment purposes but that can also be used for business purposes such as connecting to a corporate network.

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    Customer Reviews:   Read 12 more reviews...

    5 out of 5 stars VISTA Rulez!!   July 29, 2007
    Alejandro Lopez
    1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    Long awaited, but well worth it....... installed it in less than 15 mins. Yes, plan for a bigger Hardrive, and unlike many other reviews, the Driver issues are all being worked out. I didn't have to search the world over to find my driver, it picked everything, even things that only got as far as Win 98 SE support.


    5 out of 5 stars Vista Ultimate Improves the Way YOU Work   May 11, 2007
    Jennifer Jewels (Manhattan)
    1 out of 4 found this review helpful

    Microsoft has many enemies. That's what happens when you are #1 and many below you wish they could be at the top.

    Vista is a solid product. It was not as solid the day it was released, but what is? It's now only been a few months and the updates that apply the moment you install or upgrade to Vista provide you with a smooth experience.

    Is the interface different? Oh yea. Is it bad? Is it slow? No. It's fine. Vista runs only SLIGHTLY slower on an older PC with a Pentium III chip or older but why wouldn't you expect that? You can't get more features AND more power and expect a faster machine when your hardware is getting along in the years.

    In addition, if you simply don't understand the nature of Vista, then you haven't yet read Greg Perry's "Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One" (Amazon 978-0672328893) and frankly, this is hands-down the best way for a newcomer - even if you are or are not comfortable with XP - to master EVERYthing you REALLY need to know about Vista.

    Software is not always obvious. That does not mean it's bad or difficult to use or requires a huge learning curve. Once you get Vista, beg or borrow or buy "Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One" and you will be ready to become a MASTER at the product. I went through what YOU are going through and I know most Vista books and sites DO NOT give you what you need to make this product work well FOR YOU. This book does and I've read all the top-selling Vista books.

    Now I don't care if you get "Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One" or not, although you should, but you need to stop listening to the hype of those who have axes to grind with Microsoft. If you want to move FORWARD with your computer you need to have the juice needed which means a moderately recent PC and you need Vista.

    The number one reason for getting Ultimate and not a lower Vista product is the BitLocker encryption technology and the ability to make a ghosted image of your disk drive that Vista can restore. If you've used Symantec's DriveImage or Ghost products then you know these alone can run you more than $50. It's thrown in with Vista Ultimate and you'll REALLY use these tools a lot.



    4 out of 5 stars Vista Ultimate Ed.   March 22, 2007
    M. B. Wiest
    2 out of 6 found this review helpful

    The best yet. Solves networking problems once and for all. Must get used to new user screens..AGAIN, but graphics are better looking.


    4 out of 5 stars Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade   March 9, 2007
    Hunters Bits Bytes (East Coast)
    3 out of 5 found this review helpful

    When Microsoft says this is an upgrade, that's exactly what it is. Unless you are an advanced user, forget clean installs; also, do not think you can install this on one machine, uninstall it, and then install it on another. Microsoft has changed the rules. Overall the interface is beautiful. There are some glitchy problems with the windows update feature. Many of your software programs will require upgrade due to incompatibility. The bottom line? Do your homework before upgrading.


    3 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware !   March 9, 2007
    TechEvangelist
    6 out of 6 found this review helpful

    Do your homework on hardware compatibility. While you may be able to run Microsoft's analysis tool during install which is supposed to alert you to any problems with existing hardware ... it does NOT work in all cases.

    Good luck !


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