Who’s buying new PCs with Windows Vista Home Basic? Judging by the name, you’d assume those OS editions would be loaded on underpowered machines headed for tract homes in the burbs and studio ...

A group within Microsoft Corp. recommended in 2005 that the lowest-priced version of Windows Vista be released without the “Vista” name because of concerns over “user product expectations,” according ...

Back in 1998 there was one consumer Windows OS release tier, just like in 1995. Come 2001, there were two: Home and Professional. In 2007, there will be four: Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, and ...

I think that I've found a sure-fire way to spot the bargain basement cheap PCs that OEMs have on offer. Just look for these words - Windows Vista Home Basic. When I first read details about the Home ...

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is already one of the most customizable netbooks on the market. It comes with options including a built in TV tuner, GPS receiver, and HD 1366 x 768 pixel display. Now Dell ...

After a series of leaks, Microsoft has finally announced the pricing for Windows Vista. Here it is, for the US market: Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade: $99 Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade: $159 ...

Yesterday, I wrote about Dell's new OptiPlex systems, which are designed to meet the Energy Star 4.0 standards [PDF]. The thrust of my post was to explore whether or not it was possible to buy a ...

A group within Microsoft Corp. recommended in 2005 that the lowest-priced version of Windows Vista be released without the Vista name because of concerns over “user product expectations,” according to ...