QUESTION: I read your article in my local paper about Vista. I just bought a new computer that is Vista-ready, and the program will be sent at no charge.

Before I install it, I wanted your advice. My PC has a 500-gigabyte hard drive with a 300-gigabyte personal drive. It has 2 gigabytes of RAM along with an Envida 7300 media card.Should I install Vista or just let it rest in its package?

ANSWER: That sounds like a high-end computer. You should be in good shape as far as installing Vista and getting good performance.

However, I think you should wait before installing it. Microsoft is already at work on bug fixes for Vista.

Wait two or three months and then install Vista. The program will search for updates and you’ll have a solid operating system.

Q: Are you a proponent of service contracts on HDTVs?

A: I think there’s a case for them. In general, I am against service contracts, but with an item as expensive as an HDTV and with some of the potential problems you can encounter, you end up with a judgment call.

I did not purchase a service contract with my HDTV, and that has worked out fine for me.

I would never buy one for a PC or almost any other gadget.

But I would not second-guess anyone’s decision to buy the contract for an HDTV.
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