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Windows 7 prebeta (build 6801)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 14 reviews
Windows 7 prebeta (build 6801) Reviewed on 10/28/2008

The Bottom Line: Although not even in beta, Windows 7 already appears stable and full of consumer-friendly features.

Windows Vista SP1
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2 stars out of 83 reviews
Windows Vista SP1 Reviewed on 02/07/2008

The Bottom Line: While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems.

Microsoft Vista Home Basic
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 1h stars out of 74 reviews
Microsoft Vista Home Basic Reviewed on 01/24/2007

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 20 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 512 MB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 32 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz

Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 328 reviews
Windows Vista Home Premium Reviewed on 01/24/2007

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz

Windows Vista Business
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 45 reviews
Windows Vista Business Reviewed on 01/24/2007

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz

Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2 stars out of 462 reviews
Windows Vista Ultimate Reviewed on 01/23/2007

The Bottom Line: Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, 40 GB, Intel x86 1 GHz, 1 GB, DVD-ROM, Sound card, 128 MB video memory, Internet connection, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel x86, 1 GHz

Microsoft Windows XP SP2
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 24 reviews
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Reviewed on 08/11/2004

The Bottom Line: We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.5 GB, Intel Pentium 233 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 233 MHz

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003
  • Editors' rating: 3h stars
      Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Reviewed on 02/06/2004

The Bottom Line: For small businesses that need a business in a box and want to stick with Microsoft technology, SBS 2003 is the only game in town.

Specs: 1 server, 5 clients, Complete package

Microsoft Windows XP - Professional
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3 stars out of 190 reviews
Microsoft Windows XP - Professional Reviewed on 09/03/2001

The Bottom Line: Windows Professional boasts serious corporate administration tools--it's a trustworthy upgrade from Windows 2000.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.5 GB, Intel Pentium 233 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 233 MHz

Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 2h stars out of 2427 reviews
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition Reviewed on 09/03/2001

The Bottom Line: XP is a worthwhile upgrade from 95/98 or Windows 2000. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, 1.5 GB, Intel Pentium 233 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 233 MHz

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