Update: Microsoft has launched Express Vista Upgrade voucher scheme in an attempt to minimize the impacts of Vista delay. Major PC vendors including Dell, HP and Lenovo are offering various deals related to the scheme. However, if you do not want the hassle of dealing with OS upgrade yourself, stay tune and wait.
A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. To get the best Vista experience you will need a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC. Such a PC includes at least:
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
- 1 GB of system memory.
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
- 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
- DVD-ROM Drive.
- Audio output capability.
- Internet access capability.
However, Dell CEO Kevin Rollins suggested otherwise on Thursday, 26 Oct at a speech at Shanghai’s Jiaotong University. “I think they tell you maybe 1 gig of memory is OK. No, two gigs of memory would be great.”