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Microsoft Windows Vista introduces a new andmore flexible way of organizing your information so you can easily store, manage, find, and organize the data you work with every day, helping you make the most of your time. Building on the amazing capabilities of the personal computer, Windows Vista ushers in a new way of connecting with the people, places, and devices in your life—at home, at work, and on the go—by putting you at the center.
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ECS is ready for Windows® Vista™
Elitegroup Computer Systems, (ECS), a leading computer hardware and notebook manufacturer, is releasing a full range of Windows® Vista™ ready motherboards, which satisfy your desire for the breakthrough computing experience with Windows® Vista™. You may click here to check “ECS Vista Ready Boards”.
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Windows® Vista™ Capable & Windows® Vista™ Premium Ready
When you buy a new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC designation, you'll be able to upgrade to one of the editions of Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today. A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista.
PCs marketed as Windows Vista Capable can also be promoted as “Windows Vista Premium Ready” if the system will run Windows® Aero™ and a premium edition of Windows Vista. This designation is intended for use before Windows Vista launches and has no relationship to Windows Vista Premium Logo.
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| Timing |
Pre-Launch |
| Level |
Windows Vista Capable |
Windows Vista Premium Ready
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| SKU |
All |
Home Premium, Business, Ultimate |
| Processor |
Modern processor (at least 800 MHz) *1 |
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor *1 |
| System Memory |
512 MB |
1 GB |
| GPU |
DirectX 9 Capable
(WDDM Support recommended) |
Runs Windows Aero *2 |
| Graphics |
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128 MB |
| Memory |
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40 GB |
| HDD Free Space |
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15 GB |
| Optical Drive |
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DVD-ROM Drive *3 |
| Audio |
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Audio output capability |
| Internet |
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Internet access capability |
| Other |
Meets criteria for “Designed for
Windows XP” or “Designed for
Windows XP x64” logo |
“Premium Ready” means that Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, when run on a Windows XP PC, indicates that the system will run Windows Aero and a premium edition of Windows Vista (no relationship to Windows Vista Premium Logo) |
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(1)Processor speed is specified as the nominal operational processor frequency for the device. Some proces sors have power management which allows the processor to run at lower rate to save power.
(2)Windows Aero requires
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Supports a WDDM Driver |
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Supports Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware |
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Supports 32 bits per pixel |
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| b.Adequate graphics memory |
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64 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor less than 1,310,720 pixels |
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128 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at resolutions from 1,310,720 to 2,304,000 pixels |
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256 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at resolutions higher than 2,304,000 pixels |
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Meets graphics memory bandwidth requirements, as assessed by Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor running on Windows XP |
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(3)A DVD-ROM may be external (not integral, not built into the system)
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 Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista -- like the new Windows Aero™ user interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. |
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