Reader Brian Tom writes: I’m looking to purchase a new PC in the near future. Should I wait for Vista to come out and purchase with it already installed or purchase now and upgrade. What are the pros and cons to each option? Will PCs cost more with Vista already loaded? Any advice would be helpful.
Let me put it simply: If you want a machine with Vista on it, you’re absolutely crazy if you purchase a computer now and try to upgrade it later. There’s simply no reason to do it yourself.
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