Windows Vista

So I did it. Yup, I went ahead and took the plunge and upgraded my XP machine to the new Windows Vista. So far I would have to say that I like it. I am also a very big fan of Apple, and Microsoft really got close to being more like a mac this time.
I guess it was only a matter of time. First the Mac started using Intel chips and now Microsoft is packaging a lot more with it's OS. So the gap doesn't seem to be as wide anymore. It's still there, it's just not as big as the Grand Canyon.
Here are a few things I think you should think about before you jump to Vista. First, if your hardware is more than a year old, DONT THINK ABOUT IT! Vista takes a ton of resources and most of them are hardware related. For those geeks that have the latest and greatest processor and graphics cards, this version is for you. If your the person that's looking to upgrade your computer then go ahead and buy a preloaded package, that way you know everything is going to work together. Now the other type of person that is absolutely going to LOVE Vista, is the person that watches TV via their computer.
Yes those of you who watch TV via the computer, really need to get your hands on Media Center. Now I'm a huge fan of Tivo, and Microsoft has really come close to bringing the computer into the living room for family entertainment. Not only do you have Tivo like controls, but you have the added ability to watch all kinds of programs coming directly from the Media Center interface. The online stuff like Yahoo Channel is awesome.
So if you got the bucks and you want to enjoy your computer experience that much more I would say Vista is a great option, but make sure you get one of the Premium packages.