Windows Vista rates itself
On display at last week’s Intel Developer’s Forum (IDF), several machines demonstrated the rating system based on a scale from 1 to 5.
Microsoft is still secretive about the exact methodology behind its rating but users can be assured that if Microsoft is doing it the competition is interested.
“The idea is to help average consumers easily understand their Vista Pac’s overall performance” Microsoft told CNET news.com. This would help retailers, manufacturers, and support staff to understand a particular machine’s capabilities.
It is as yet unclear if this feature will incorporate improved hardware specifications, which could lead all machines to eventually score a perfect 5. On the other hand, a dynamic scale might create the impression that a computer is loosing value.
A complimentary tool might also be included, labelled “Windows Upgrade Advisor”. This tool will analyse the hardware and make suggestions as to which hardware should be upgraded to improve Vista performance.
Consumers are concerned about the high hardware requirements of Vista, which might make many of today’s acceptable computers obsolete by November when Vista is expected to hit the shelves.
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