The Computer Wizard

[InsaneNutter]

I came across this website when randomly browsing the internet: The Computer Wizard

They state:

"We will NOT build Windows Vista computers for any reason"

We don't like it and you probably won't either!

Time-Warner Cable was at the top of our list until Windows Vista came out and kicked it out of the #1 spot.
Windows Vista looks a lot like a Mac - but without the immunity to viruses and spyware. While Apple's OSX is fast and efficient -- and gets better and faster with each new version, Windows Vista is quite the resource hog. Many current PCs lack the hardware requirements to run the advanced features (the Mac-like look and feel) of Windows Vista.

It's interface is unfamiliar to existing Windows XP users and the security features are just plain irritating. If you like being nagged to death over everything you want to do, then you will definitely want Vista. If not, we advise you to stick with Windows XP.

Numerous compatibility issues with AntiVirus products, iTunes, existing software, printers, scanners, wireless adaptors and the need for massive computing power and memory make Windows Vista highly undesirable for most current PC users.

Apple has issued an advisory for iPod users regarding loss of data and permanent damage to iPods connected to Windows Vista-based computers.

If you absolutely must purchase a new notebook computer, ask us about our Vista to XP conversion. It's quick, painless and reasonably priced -- and you can have a new computer with a tried-and-true, stable Operating System you're comfortable with. If you need a new desktop computer, ask about our new XP-based systems, hand-assembled in our shop from only the finest components.

I thought the website was a joke but apparently there a real company *-)

The Computer Wizard
3131 Custer Road. Suite 175
Plano, TX 75075

Sounds like the most unprofessional company ever... I would love to know what they think about Windows 7

 

[Trebor]

Maybe they haven't updated their website in quite some time. Some of those points were valid about a year or so ago but now that new drivers and SPs have been released none of what they say is true anymore. Heck the bog standard netbook/laptop Intel GFX chip GMA can handle Vistas fancy features! They also aren't great computer wizards if they don't know how to turn down/off UAC which you've been able to do since the beta was released I believe. No doubt if they mentioned Windows 7 they'd hopefully be praising it. Unless they're all Mac Lovers in disguise!

 

[InsaneNutter]

Says it was updated in 2009 on most of the pages, at the time the majority of newish hardware on sale worked with Vista, it was just some older hardware that had problems such as motherboards with older nforce chipsets.

It was just the statement “We will NOT build Windows Vista computers for any reason, we don't like it and you probably won't either!”

Thought that was very unprofessional coming from a computer company as they can check the hardware worked with Vista before building the pc so that should only ever be an issue if your upgrading an old pc.

 

[Titcher]

Sure their reaction is a bit harsh. But I can see where they're coming from. Things are different and sometimes unwieldy in vista. Some of the problems the average person comes in with couldn't be fixed until recently. For example, if someone used vistas encryption mechanisms and forgot their passwords, they were locked out. Ophcrack changed that, but there's bound to be similar problems which are just hurdles. It's not that some things in vista can't be fixed, some things turn in to a massive time sink.

 

[wekonnoot]

Vista is really a worse product from Windows product line. Windows 10 is much better for now. Moreover, it is very easy to unlock windows 10 password when you forgot it.

 

[rava]

Well, Windows Vista is no doubt great in appearance but in terms of core operations, it lacks a lot. I would prefer sticking to windows 7 for best results....!