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The best laptops & desktops.(SPECIAL COMPUTER SECTION)(Buyers guide)
If you're buying a computer, it will most likely come with Windows Vista, the latest version of Microsoft's operating system. To find out how Vista compares with its predecessor, Windows XP, we tested 17 laptops and desktops.
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Overall, we found Vista an improvement over XP, but it has a few rough edges. We liked its new user interface and some of its new features but found its performance about the same as XP's, for the most part. If you're shopping for a new computer, here's what you need to know before buying a Vista-based model.
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