Windows Vista Pricing: (from one of the shops in Sim Lim
Square)
Windows Vista Home Basic (OEM) - $169
Windows Vista Home Premium (OEM) - $209
Windows Vista Business (OEM) - $255
Windows Vista Ultimate (OEM) - $333
*Prices are subject to change without notice*
*All currency are in SGD*
*OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer*
Windows Vista Homepage:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
The "Wow" starts
now.
What is a Windows Vista Capable PC?
A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run
Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core
experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding
information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable
PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features
available in the premium editions of Windows Vistalike the new
Windows Aero user experiencemay require advanced or additional
hardware.
A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
* A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
* 512 MB of system memory.
* A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs
To get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the
Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC
that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or
exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features
available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as
the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional
hardware.
A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
* 1 GB of system memory.
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of
graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per
pixel.
* 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
* DVD-ROM Drive3.
* Audio output capability.
* Internet access capability.
Quote from : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx[/i]
