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Q. What is Genuine Windows Vista® ? A. Genuine Windows Vista® is Microsoft's next-generation operating system (OS). Microsoft touts this
new OS as its most secure, highest quality Windows release to date. Depending on the version
of the OS that you select to run and your system's hardware, it offers many new and enhanced
features such as advanced security and a new intuitive and lifelike interface.
Q. What is Genuine Windows Vista® Premium Ready*? A. To take Genuine Windows Vista® to the next level - look for Premium Ready* PCs. These special PCs -
when paired with the appropriate version of Genuine Windows Vista® - can enable premium experiences
like the Windows® AeroTM user interface*. Windows® AeroTM is designed to improve on virtual
perfection with spectacular visuals, fast responsiveness, and graphical tools to efficiently
manage information and applications on your desktop.
A Genuine Windows Vista® Premium Ready* PC includes at least:
1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1GB of system memory (note: Dell recommends dual channel memory)
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128MB of graphics memory
(minimum ), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32bits per pixel
>100GB of hard drive capacity with 15GB free space
DVD-ROM Drive
Audio output capability
Internet access capability
To enjoy Windows® AeroTM you must install one of the premium versions of Genuine Windows Vista® -
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, Genuine Windows Vista® Business, or Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate.
A system with less than 1GB of system memory will not support many of the advanced
features of premium versions of Genuine Windows Vista® , including the Windows® AeroTM user interface.
To make sure you get the most out of Genuine Windows Vista® , use the following guidelines:
To access Aero and other premium benefits, Microsoft recommends a system designated
as Premium Ready*
For an improved experience, Dell additionally recommends configuring your Premium
Ready* system with 1GB dual-channel (2-DIMMS)
RAM and a premium 128MB graphics card from
ATI or nVidia.
To further enhance your Genuine Windows Vista® experience, Dell recommends 2GB dual-channel
(2 DIMMS) RAM and a premium 256MB graphics
card from ATI or nVidia.
Q. What is Windows® AeroTM ? A. Genuine Windows Vista® will offer user interfaces which range from Basic (similar to that of Windows
XP) visuals up to high-end graphics schemes referred to as the Windows® AeroTM interface*.
The new Windows® AeroTM interface* is designed to be highly intuitive, lifelike and visually
interesting and to show translucent windows, 3-dimensional perspective, rich textures,
advanced color mixes, and animations.
The level of a user's Windows® AeroTM experience will scale to the hardware capabilities of the
computer, as well as the level of Genuine Windows Vista® purchased (i.e., Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic is
not Windows® AeroTM capable*).
In general, the more graphics and system memory on a computer, the richer the potential
experience*. Systems without enough graphics and
memory power to run Windows® AeroTM will present a Basic graphics interface - such as
that provided today in XP.
The productivity gains produced through the Windows® AeroTM versus the Basic User Interface have
yet to be determined. However, Windows® AeroTM is designed to provide a better scaling experience
on high-resolution panels.
Q. Why does Dell recommend an advanced graphics card? A. In general, the more graphics and system memory on a computer, the richer the potential
experience. Systems without enough graphics and memory power to run Windows® AeroTM , the new
graphic user interface available in premium editions of Genuine Windows Vista® , will offer a Basic
graphics interface, which is similar in look and feel to that of Windows XP.
Q. What hardware is recommended for running Genuine Windows Vista® ? A. To be designated as Genuine Windows Vista® Capable*, Microsoft
requires that the PC must include at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz)
512MB of system memory (RAM)
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable
A CD-ROM drive (Dell recommends a DVD-ROM drive)
20GB HDD with a minimum of 15GB free space
NOTE: Not all Genuine Windows Vista® features are available for use on all Genuine Windows Vista® Capable* PCs. All Genuine Windows Vista® Capable PCs will
run the core experiences of Genuine Windows Vista® , such as innovations in organizing and finding
information, security, and reliability. Some advanced features - like the new Windows®
AeroTM user interface - are available only in premium editions of Genuine Windows Vista® and require
advanced or additional hardware.
Q. What hardware is required by Microsoft for Genuine Windows Vista® Premium
Ready* systems? A. To be designated as Genuine Windows Vista® Premium Ready*, Microsoft
requires that the PC must include at least:
1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1GB of system memory (note: Dell recommends dual channel memory)
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128MB of graphics memory
(minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32bits per pixel
40GB of hard drive capacity with 15GB free space
DVD Readable Drive
Audio output capability
Internet access capability
To provide the advanced features of Genuine Windows Vista® including the Aero user
interface, Premium Ready* systems must also be running
one of the premium versions of Genuine Windows Vista® , including: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium,
Genuine Windows Vista® Business, or Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate.
For an enhanced experience of Aero and other key Genuine Windows Vista® features, Dell
also recommends configuring your Premium Ready* system with 1GB dual-channel
(2-DIMMS) RAM and a premium 128MB graphics card from ATI or nVidia.
To further enhance your Genuine Windows Vista® experience, Dell recommends 2GB dual-channel
(2-DIMMS) RAM and a premium 256MB graphics card from ATI or nVidia.
Q. What are the benefits of Genuine Windows Vista® ? A. Microsoft has identified several key benefits:
A new, visually exciting user interfaceGenuine Windows Vista® is the first
Windows operating system that can gracefully scale to the hardware capabilities
of the computer it is installed on. Depending on the user's hardware as well as
the version of Genuine Windows Vista® installed, this new operating system can enable either
the Basic user experience or the advanced 3-D like Windows® AeroTM user
experience.*
Increased confidenceGenuine Windows Vista® features a new system architecture
designed to include advanced security features.
Enhanced security features can help protect against the latest generation of
threats, such as worms, viruses, and spyware.
System alerts inform users about security and privacy choices so they can feel
confident their privacy is protected.
Ease-of-useGenuine Windows Vista® is designed to streamline productivity and organization.
It introduces an intuitive way of organizing data like movies, music, photos and other
important files, so that you can store, manage, and find it when you need to. Highly
intuitive, Genuine Windows Vista® can help you:
See what files contain without opening them
Find applications and files quickly
Navigate efficiently among open windows
Use wizards and dialogue boxes confidently
Enhanced connectivityGenuine Windows Vista® can enable users to synchronize across multiple
PCs, network servers and other devices, including cell phones and PDAs. Genuine Windows Vista®
includes enhancements for portable computers; compared to Windows XP, it offers advanced
power management, and easy wireless networking functionality.
Q. Which Dell systems will run Genuine Windows Vista® in the new Windows® AeroTM interface? A. Dell provides both Genuine Windows Vista® Capable* and Genuine Windows Vista®
Premium Ready* PCs (designed to run Aero) across its product
lines. Please refer to this chart for details on specific systems.
Aero enabled as a default, but performance may be compromised as more
windows, applications and games are opened.
Can enhance Aero experience and system performance
Great for...
Booting the Operating System, without running applications or games
Multitasking (e-mail, basic photo editing, basic video editing, music,
spreadsheets, browsing, and other applications) The experience is only
assured in single monitor mode. Dual monitor is supported, but may affect
the aero premium experience.
Multi-tasking with power-hungry applications (large spreadsheets, advanced
video and photo editing, HD viewing and recording) Dual Monitor Usage
Q. What are the Genuine Windows Vista® versions and which ones will Dell ship? A. The Genuine Windows Vista® product lineup consists of five versions. When available, Dell plans to offer four of them:
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Enterprise will be available ONLY directly from Microsoft. Dell will not
factory install this version of Genuine Windows Vista® . Visit www.microsoft.com for additional
information on Genuine Windows Vista® Enterprise.
Dell plans to make the Business version of Genuine Windows Vista® available on all Dell relationship
platforms. Dell plans to ship appropriate 32-bit and/or 64-bit versions of all other
Genuine Windows Vista® products as determined by the best customer experience results out of
testing.
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GENUINE WINDOWS VISTA®: Some Genuine Windows Vista® features - like the new Aero™ user interface - are only available in premium editions of Genuine Windows Vista® and require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.dell.com.au/vista for details.
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