Windows Vista Survey

by Jeff Weisbein on November 1, 2008 · 19 comments

Marketing Research Survey

Topic: Microsoft Windows Vista

1. What kind of computer user are you?

a)   Novice
b)   Intermediate
c)   Power User

2. Have you used Windows Vista?

a)   Yes
b)   No
c)   I have only used it for short periods of time

3. Based on any knowledge you have of Windows Vista in one or two sentence(s) how would you describe it?

4. In your opinion which Microsoft operating system do you like better?

a)   Windows Vista
b)   Windows XP
c)   Windows 2000

5. If you had to describe Windows Vista’s image in one word – What would it be?

a)   Positive
b)   Negative
c)   Neutral

Thank you to everyone who answers these questions. They are for a project I am working on in my marketing class. You can leave your responses in the comments or feel free to email me them (besttechie[AT]besttechie.net or use the contact form).

Alicia

1) b
2) a
3) Not ready for release, and highly unstable with the programs I needed to use.
4) b
5) b
http://www.jurassicjononline.org Jonathan Wilson

1. b
2. a
3. Windows Vista is a is a very nice operating system, with the same problems that Windows XP has faced when it came out.
4. b
5. c
Pierce

1) c
2) b
3) Like any new operating system it has its ups and downs
4) a+b
5) a
http://www.rpmurphy.com Ryan

1. C
2. A
3. Takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s worth the money
4. A
5. B
http://dailytechdose.com Anthony Alvernaz

Hey Jeff! Here are my answers to the survey.
1.C
2.A
3. I believe windows vista is an all around okay operating system with a rather nice look to it however I feel it lacks the speed and memory management of previous Windows operating systems. Windows Vista also offers a lot however I don’t feel it is implemented fully.
4.B
4. Not exactly sure about this question. If it is on Vistas general public image then B, negative, but personally I would choose C.
Hope this helps
–Anthony Alvernaz
rickasdf

1. b
2. a
3. Vista is an OK operating system. It uses too much RAM and needs a fast processor.
4. b
5. c
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Brigitte

1.b
2.b
3. I think Vista is good if the computer is strong enough to support it.
4.I have never used Vista and I’m quite happy with XP.
5.c
Kevin

1. b
2. a
3. It’s a nice OS with some great features added. It could use a bit of improvement in the memory/processor usage department for the slightly older systems.
4. a
5. a
TheSlimJim

1.B
2.B
3.Based on the experience’s I’ve had with it (working on other people’s Vista computers), I would say it needs to get a grip on its driver management before I’ll put it on par with XP or 2000.
4.C
5.C
http://calvinet.com Calvin

1)C
2)A
3)It’s a good OS, but if you don’t have a good machine to run it on, it won’t be anywhere near as good as it can be. Also, x64 version is awesome, I haven’t had any driver issues.
4)A
5)A
http://www.ipocalypse.net Eric

1) c
2) c
3) It’s nice and sleek, seems faster than its predecessor. However, it has a few bugs, especially with the wireless internet from what I have noticed.
4) b, for now
5) a
Karol

1. b
2. a
3. Vista is fine for me, no problems, yet. But it has a good interface, well, for me.
4. a
5. c
http://christhemacguy.com Chris

1) c
2) a
3) Vista is not ready for prime-time. Same problems as XP.
4) c
5) b
http://jamesbayliss.com Bayliss

1. What kind of computer user are you?
c) Power User
2. Have you used Windows Vista?
a) Yes
3. Based on any knowledge you have of Windows Vista in one or two sentence(s) how would you describe it?
4. In your opinion which Microsoft operating system do you like better?
b) Windows XP
5. If you had to describe Windows Vista’s image in one word – What would it be?
c) Neutral
http://www.usrbingeek.com/ usrbingeek

1) C
2) C
3) I think Vista is great for one thing and one thing only. It’s making people switch operating systems which is strengthening Microsoft’s competition like Apple. I hope it will force Microsoft to reexamine and focus on the user experience, security, and reliability but I don’t think Microsoft management is capable of getting this done.
4) B
5) B
Shay

1) c
2) a
3) Windows Vista makes gaming slow. Probably depending on the amount of RAM, and your processor clock. The Aero theme is really nice. SP1 shows the amount of RAM installed on the system instead of the amount available to the O/S. I wish they listed both instead.
4) b – Windows XP for Gaming. Windows Vista is good too but I have yet to get a better GPU.
5) b
http://falcon1986.wordpress.com Falcon1986

1.) b
2.) a
3.) System requirements are too high and it lacks the lightning-fast responsiveness as the more mature Windows XP.
4.) b
5.) c
thestig888

1. What kind of computer user are you?
c) intermediate user
2. Have you used Windows Vista?
b) No
3. Based on any knowledge you have of Windows Vista in one or two sentence(s) how would you describe it?
Microsoft’s biggest mistake, absolute bulls***, if they dropped support for xp and forced us into vista, I’d just get a mac or use Linux
4. In your opinion which Microsoft operating system do you like better?
b) Windows XP simple stable and secure
5. If you had to describe Windows Vista’s image in one word – What would it be?
b) Negative
http://www.danohart.com Dano

1. What kind of computer user are you?
c) Power User
2. Have you used Windows Vista?
a) Yes
3. Based on any knowledge you have of Windows Vista in one or two sentence(s) how would you describe it?
New and shiny. Has features that are now needful in my life.
4. In your opinion which Microsoft operating system do you like better?
a) Windows Vista
5. If you had to describe Windows Vista’s image in one word – What would it be?
b) Negative