Reason why you should not buy Windows Vista Capable PC easily

In conclusion, it is because there is a possibility that only the minimum function may really work. The reason is that there is "Windows XP Ready PC" which was issued with feeling similar to "Windows Vista Capable PC" before Windows XP release.
Windows (R) XP Ready PC PC Manufacturers will sequentially release this summer this year.
http://www.microsoft.com/japan/presspass/detail.aspx?newsid=1007

According to this, the conditions of "Windows XP Ready PC" are as follows.

PC with Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Millennium Edition preinstalled

PC with logo mark of Designed for Windows 2000 or Designed for Windows 2000 / Me

PC with at least 64 MB of RAM installed (128 MB recommended for upgrade)

Regardless of the first and second, the third is obviously bad. Now, how much disastrous will it be if you run Windows XP with 64 MB or 128 MB? Further detailed conditions are published in the article of the site below.

"Windows XP will work if it is this!", Microsoft announces the list of certified PCs: ITpro
http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp/free/ITPro/USNEWS/20010621/4/

The hardware conditions of Windows XP are as follows.

· Processor with operating frequency of 300 MHz or higher (at least 233 MHz). Intel's "Pentium" and "Celeron" family products, AMD's "K6" "Athlon" "Duron" family products, compatible processors, etc.

· Main memory of 128 Mbytes or more (64 Mbytes is also possible, but performance and functions may be limited).

· 1.5 GB hard disk capacity.

· Video adapter cards and monitors that support Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution.

· Equipped with CD-ROM or DVD drive.

· Keyboard and "Microsoft Mouse" or compatible mouse.

It certainly moves to move, but if you think about using it comfortably it will not be a talk. In other words, the condition of "Windows Vista Capable PC" is likewise likely to be the "bottommost". So, let's see again about "Windows Vista Capable PC".

GIGAZINE - Windows Vista What is Capable PC?
http://gigazine.net/news/20060406_windows_vista_capable_pc/

Memory 512 MB or more installed
Graphics hardware compatible with DirectX 9.0
With the latest CPU
Provision of necessary hardware drivers after sequential release of Windows Vista

And, all manufacturers selling WindowsVistaCapablePC are overwhelmingly many manufacturers who choose BTO format, that is, their own machine configuration. In short it says that there is no problem if it is the best spec available now ... of course. In November of this year it will definitely be released for corporate PCs running Windows Vista, so it is a wise way to judge from looking at the machine specs.