Vista vs. XP

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For a limited time, get Windows^® XP Professional preinstalled when you purchase Windows Vista^® Business Bonus for $99*. Available on all Desktops and select Laptops. Offer excludes Vostro^TM 1310 and 1510 Laptops.

Microsoft Windows Vista and Dell

Microsoft is making the full line of Windows^® Vista the primary operating system for new PCs. However, customers who are buying a new PC have an opportunity from Dell to buy a Dell PC with Windows XP^® Professional pre-installed and receive a Windows Vista installation disc. This gives customers the option of running XP now and transitioning to Vista when they’re ready.

This option is available through the purchase of Genuine Windows Vista Business BONUS or Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate BONUS. With either of the BONUS options, customers will be taking part in the Microsoft Windows Vista Downgrade Rights Service. The Downgrade Rights service is a Dell-provided bonus, available by ordering Dell laptops and desktops.

Dell will support both operating systems on your PC throughout the limited warranty period. Also, customers who are currently operating XP, and wish to continue doing so, don’t have to take any action. Dell will continue to service PCs with Microsoft Windows XP. Vista vs. XP

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• Windows Vista Premium Ready1 PCs include at least 1GB system RAM2 and 128 MB graphics memory3
• To help further optimize the Windows Vista experience, Dell recommends Premium Ready1 PCs be configured with 2 GB dual-channel (2-DIMMs) system RAM, a Dual-Core processor, a 7200 rpm Hard Drive and at least a 256 MB discrete graphics card.

1 Based on currently available information from Microsoft. Requirements subject to change. Windows Vista has not been tested on all user configurations, and may not be compatible with some hardware devices and other software. Dell systems must be configured with a minimum of 512MB system memory (RAM) for "Windows Vista Capable" designation. Systems which meet only minimum requirements for the "Windows Vista Capable" designation will not provide the full benefits of "Premium Ready", including the Aero interface. Some Dell systems may not meet the requirements for "Premium Ready," no matter the configuration. Aero and other premium benefits not available with Windows Vista Home Basic.
Please visit www.windowsvista.com/getready for more information, including complete system requirements.

2 Initial testing indicates that while single channel systems can run Aero, system performance may depend on applications, and minor system or driver changes could affect Aero performance.

3 If the GPU uses shared memory, then no additional graphics memory is required beyond the 1 GB system memory requirement. If the GPU uses dedicated memory, then 128MBminimum is required.Dell recommendations based on Performance Testing from Office of the CTO, Dell, October 20, 2006

4 Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations.

Note - 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 -- like the new Windows® Aero™ user interface – are only available in premium editions of Windows Vista – and require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.

*Limited time offer. Pricing subject to change. Does not apply to Vostro™ 1310 or 1510 laptops.