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    Buying Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tomex, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. tomex

    tomex Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to get Vista Business for my desktop which now has the original XP Pro. Is it worth it to pay $150 for Vista on eBay?
     
    tomex, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What are the hardware specifications of your computer?
    Also, for what reason do you want to be running Windows Vista on that computer?
     
    namaiki, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    IMO if you waited this long to get Vista might as well wait a bit more to get Windows 7 unless you must.
     
    lixuelai, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. grasshopper

    grasshopper Notebook Consultant

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    for a desktop i would get ultimate. more games, plus the media center to watch live tv, dvd, music, photos, etc.

    It is worth it? NOPE. Only because Win7 is near.
     
    grasshopper, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. FatMangosLAWL

    FatMangosLAWL Notebook Evangelist

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    Well to me, the only difference between Vista Premium and Vista Ultimate is a green and black box. :p
     
    FatMangosLAWL, Nov 26, 2008
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