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| Price | $98 to $239 at 9 stores | $152 to $399 at 10 stores | $62 to $159 at 7 stores | $129 to $283 at 7 stores | |
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3.5 stars
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3.5 stars
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3.5 stars
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3.5 stars
Very good
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3.5 stars
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| Average user rating | 2.5 stars out of 307 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 441 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 68 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 43 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 77 reviews |
| Release date | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | February 06, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use. | Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. | Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. | Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. | While it's always good to install the latest code for any operating system, installing the Windows Vista SP1 update will require some casual users to spend a few hours without any visible or tangible improvements to their systems. | Basic specs |
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1 PC |
1 PC |
1 PC |
1 PC |
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| Product Description |
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Complete package |
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - Complete package |
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Complete package |
Microsoft Windows Vista Business - Complete package |
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Complete package |
Complete package |
Complete package |
Complete package |
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Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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English |
English |
English |
English |
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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium |
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate |
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic |
Microsoft Windows Vista Business |
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| Package Type |
Retail |
Retail |
Retail |
Retail |
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| Media |
DVD-ROM |
DVD-ROM |
DVD-ROM |
DVD-ROM |
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