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Vista Worse For User Efficiency Than XP

Posted by kdawson on from the two-steps-back dept.

erikvlie writes "Pfeiffer Consulting released a report on User Interface Friction, comparing Windows Vista/Aero with Windows XP and Mac OS X. The report concludes that Vista/Aero is worse in terms of desktop operations, menu latency, and mouse precision than XP — which was and still is said to be a lot worse on those measures than Mac OS X. The report was independently financed. The IT-Enquirer editor has read the report and summarized the most important findings."

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  1. I've said it before and I'll say it again... by dave420 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ... if you use a keyboard instead of the mouse, you can't beat windows, both XP and Vista. OS X isn't as keyboard friendly. It's nearly there, but its pitfalls limit productivity as you have to reach for the mouse to click a control, or use multiple shortcuts to change windows. I've used OS X extensively (being an IT contractor for mainly marketing firms - sorry), I get exposed to many offices using plenty of Macs, and having to use what hardware they do, I've used it for months. And the non-standard keyboard layout, but I guess I'm getting off-topic.

  2. Re:Aero != productivity by poopdeville · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Unless you pull the engine and transmission out, you're just going to end up with a Viper with a Type-R sticker on it. They're already tweaked for maximum efficiency given the drive train.

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  3. Re:Aero != productivity by poopdeville · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Don't forget a Type-R sticker.

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    After all, I am strangely colored.