which windows vista package to get

chris702564 · 01-03-2007, 05:40 PM

hi i have tryed the beta vresion and i like it but looking at the prices they are going to be way more than they should in my mind i will be getting windows vista home premium but not for a year or 2 because the prices is probley going to drop after next christmas xp home/pro will do me for now if u really want it now then download a skin to cover up xp but what ever u do dont buy it now or u will be wasting a lot of money for the extra fue weaks/monthes hope this helps

elmarcorulz · 01-03-2007, 05:34 PM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SW-040-MS

That seems very cheap. I know its only a OEM but still....Looking carefully, is it because its only 32bit? Where as all the expensive ones offer 32 and 64 bit with it?

[-0MEGA-] · 01-03-2007, 05:39 PM

Do not buy the 32bit Vista, or else you will be very sorry. It's true that you may have a few more apps compatible with it right now, but Vista is trying to move the computer generation all to 64Bit, so eventually everything will only be made for 64Bit OS's.

elmarcorulz · 01-03-2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

Do not buy the 32bit Vista, or else you will be very sorry. It's true that you may have a few more apps compatible with it right now, but Vista is trying to move the computer generation all to 64Bit, so eventually everything will only be made for 64Bit OS's.

I know, the 64bit is the same price, i just happened to copy the link for the 32bit.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-03-2007, 05:42 PM

Even thought I can get Vista for free, I still dont plan to use it as a permanent OS until all the programs I need are supported, or new ones made.

cuffless · 01-03-2007, 05:52 PM

seen as i messed up my xp it seems that vista is going to be my only os till i get linux up. i was hoping to dual boot xp and vista but it looks like that is out the question now. if i dont like vista im kinda stuck with it

[-0MEGA-] · 01-03-2007, 06:17 PM

I wasnt quoting you elmarco, It just reminded me to say that the 32Bit version wouldnt be the best to buy.

[-0MEGA-] · 01-03-2007, 08:26 PM

Home Premium is much better, I have the Business edition currently, but it lacks the Media Center feature.

StrangleHold · 01-03-2007, 08:57 PM

I agree the Home Premium is all around the best deal, but the Ultimate is nice if you got the bucks

cuffless · 01-03-2007, 09:02 PM

my xp is unrepairable and i dont have a re installation disk. i will be getting an rc1 disk and that will have to be my main os till i get my final vista. ive heard mixed reviews on rc1 about how stable it is but i hope it should be ok

01-03-2007, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
elmarcorulz VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Age: 23 Posts: 6,033	http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SW-040-MS That seems very cheap. I know its only a OEM but still....Looking carefully, is it because its only 32bit? Where as all the expensive ones offer 32 and 64 bit with it? __________________ C2D E6300 @ 2.6Ghz Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 2GB DDR2 667 1TB (1x500GB 2x250GB HDD) BFG 8800GTS 320MB PFC Til I Die

01-03-2007, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
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01-03-2007, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	Even thought I can get Vista for free, I still dont plan to use it as a permanent OS until all the programs I need are supported, or new ones made. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

01-03-2007, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	seen as i messed up my xp it seems that vista is going to be my only os till i get linux up. i was hoping to dual boot xp and vista but it looks like that is out the question now. if i dont like vista im kinda stuck with it __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400 2GB 667mhz Ram Ati x1300Pro 320gb HDD Vista Ultimate

01-03-2007, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	I wasnt quoting you elmarco, It just reminded me to say that the 32Bit version wouldnt be the best to buy. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

01-03-2007, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
chris702564 New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: norfolk Posts: 13	hi i have tryed the beta vresion and i like it but looking at the prices they are going to be way more than they should in my mind i will be getting windows vista home premium but not for a year or 2 because the prices is probley going to drop after next christmas xp home/pro will do me for now if u really want it now then download a skin to cover up xp but what ever u do dont buy it now or u will be wasting a lot of money for the extra fue weaks/monthes hope this helps

01-03-2007, 08:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	Home Premium is much better, I have the Business edition currently, but it lacks the Media Center feature. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

01-03-2007, 08:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
StrangleHold VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11,175	I agree the Home Premium is all around the best deal, but the Ultimate is nice if you got the bucks __________________ NZXT Apollo S75QB 750W ZEROtherm FZ120 Phenom II 720BE (X4) 3.5GHZ. Gigabyte GA MA790X UD4P G Skill DDR2 1066 4GB. MSI GTS 250 Seagate 7200.12 500GB. Welcome to the show

01-03-2007, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	my xp is unrepairable and i dont have a re installation disk. i will be getting an rc1 disk and that will have to be my main os till i get my final vista. ive heard mixed reviews on rc1 about how stable it is but i hope it should be ok __________________ Core 2 Duo E6400 2GB 667mhz Ram Ati x1300Pro 320gb HDD Vista Ultimate

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