After years of delay in development, Windows Vista, the latest generation of Microsoft's market dominating Windows operating system for the PC was finally released for sale in early 2007.

You've probably heard about all the new whistles and bells and can't wait to get your hands on this (literally) shiny new toy.

But Windows operating systems are notoriously buggy when introduced, with the potential for all manner of software and hardware conflicts.

So should you buy now, or wait till the bugs are ironed out?

Our independent reviews and will help you to decide if Windows Vista is for you, and if so, how to choose the best edition for your personal needs.

We start here with a brief look at the choices Windows Vista has to offer.