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| Price | $139 at 1 store | $109 to $249 at 4 stores | $120 to $239 at 2 stores | $121 to $169 at 4 stores | $76 to $202 at 16 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent |
| Average user rating | 1.5 stars out of 84 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 515 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 379 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 48 reviews | 2.5 stars out of 211 reviews |
| Release date | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | January 30, 2007 | October 26, 2012 |
| The Bottom Line | 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 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 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 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. | Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and vast security and speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price. | Basic specs |
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| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| License Qty | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC |
| Language(s) | English | English | English | English | English |
| License Type | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package | Version upgrade package |
| Product Description | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Complete package | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - Complete package | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Complete package | Microsoft Windows Vista Business - Complete package | Windows 8 Pro - Version upgrade package |
| Licensing Details | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 32/64-bit |
| Media | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM |
| License Pricing | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium | Microsoft Windows Vista Business | Windows 8 Pro |
| Package Type | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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