Sure you can buy the hardware but I'm going to tell you from experience that a clean install is _always_ better than an upgrade. I know Microsoft tells you it will work. These are the same guys that gave us Window ME. So sit back, drink another cup of coffee and wait until you can get that box _with_ Vista pre-installed.
If you aren't going to wait, here's the catch phrase you need to know: Vista Capable or Premium Ready. Vista Capable is self-explanatory. Premium says you are ready for Home Premium or Ultimate Vista.
Here's the stick:
Don't wait to buy a new PC
There's no need to wait to buy a new PC this holiday season. When you buy a Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC, you can be confident that it will run Windows Vista. When you shop, just follow these tips:
Look for a PC with the "Windows Vista Capable PC" logo.
For an even better Windows Vista experience, including the breakthrough Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is also "Premium Ready."
Be sure to ask your retailer about an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista.
Look for a PC with the "Windows Vista Capable PC" logo.
For an even better Windows Vista experience, including the breakthrough Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is also "Premium Ready."
Be sure to ask your retailer about an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista.
