The mini-laptop, which cover the sale of April 15, was designed for educators feedback. Running on a VIA C7-M processor, it has gained 8.9 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 768 (WXGA) resolution, full qwerty keyboard, touch pad and a VGA camera.

The recommended price is around 500 (USD) for a version based on the open source OS Linux, and 600 (USD) for on the basis of Microsoft (MSFT) Windows XP or Windows Vista.

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Before you upgrade to newer Windows Vista from Windows XP operating system, please check your hardware capability in Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. You can download the program and check your PC system and report the detail is it capable or not to upgade to Windows Vista. To check your system the advisor need minimum Windows XP SP2 and .NET Framework 1.1 and MSXML 4.0. you can download the advisor here the file need space 6.6 MB.

On Microsoft website, the recommended Vista system requirement is depend which Version would you like to install. For Windows Vista Home Basic need 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB of system memory, 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space, Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory, DVD-ROM drive, Audio Output and Internet access. For Vista Home Premium / Business / Ultimate require 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB of system memory, 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space, support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
o WDDM Driver
o 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
o Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
o 32 bits per pixel
DVD-ROM drive, audio output and Internet access. Also there’s additional requirement you can find on vista website.

If you already puchase Windows Vista and also you can create Windows Vista DVD except to wait the shipment, please make sure you follow the steps:

1. Insert Windows Vista software disc, double-click My Computer and find the Optical Drive. Find the Setup icon and click twice.

2. A window will open and ask if you want to check your notebook’s Vista compatibility online or to install the program. Click the Install Now button if your hardware already meet the requirement.

5. A new window will give you the option to go online to get the latest Vista updates or to install. If you don’t have an Internet connection or want to get the updates later, just click Install.

6. Input your installation key and click Next. You’ll arrive at the license-agreement page. Check the Yes box and click OK.

8. At the installation page, you’ll be asked whether you want to Upgrade (which installs Vista while keeping your files, programs, and settings intact), or a Custom Install (which installs Vista and removes all previous files, programs, and settings). Double-click on your selection. Usually performed the standard upgrade.

9. Vista will generate a Compatibility Report that shows which programs may not function with the new OS or those that may prevent Vista from installing. Take the appropriate action and click Next.

10. Vista will begin installation. The upgrade may take several hours to complete. Your machine will reset itself several times during this phase. It’s depend on your hardware configuration, usually takes 2 – 3 hours to finish the installation.

11. You’ll arrive at a Vista setup screen where you can install the OS with the recommended settings and click Next. Select your time zone and clock setting. Click next and you’ll arrive at a Thank You screen. Click Start to complete the installation.

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Microsoft announced that it will release the business version of Windows Vista on November 30th and that other versions will be available early in 2007. So it’s really time to start planning your next step. In this article we’ll help motivate you to get going with Vista and guide you through what has become a confusing maze of decisions regarding upgrading your existing hardware or buying new hardware.

Microsoft’s Windows Vista will come in five versions: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate. In addition to desktops, Vista will run on laptop and notebook computers. It will also run on Tablet PC and Ultra Mobile Personal Computers. You’ll have to take on the burden of choosing from among the various versions and mobile platforms.

Windows Vista: Upgrade Or Buy New Hardware?

Windows Vista hardware requirements can be confusing. There are two logo programs, one focusing more on upgrading Windows XP computers to Vista and one for new hardware that will be running Vista when first sold.
Windows XP Computers Ready for Vista Upgrade

Windows Vista Capable:

* A modern processor (at least 800MHz)
* 512 MB of system memory
* A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable

Windows Vista Premium Ready:

* 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

Works With Windows Vista is the lowest level compatibility category. Hardware in this category can run Vista, but without the operating system’s classy, glassy Aero windowing interface and some other capabilities. Unlike the other four versions of Vista, Vista Home Basic does not support Aero graphics. So if you have a piece of “Works With Windows Vista” hardware, it’s most cost effective to run Home Basic on it, unless, of course, you need one or another feature available only in a higher level Vista version.

Certified for Windows Vista indicates that computer hardware can run any version of Vista, taking advantage of the graphics and other capabilities that come with the Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate editions. This includes the Aero user interface. Just as Tablet PC is available only in Vista Business and Enterprise editions, Media Center capability will only be included in the Vista Home Premium and Ultimate editions. By the way, Vista Ultimate is a blend of the Home Premium and Enterprise versions.

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