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    Upgrade to Ultimate worth it?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bob1182006, Mar 31, 2007.

  1. bob1182006

    bob1182006 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm in the process of configuring my Hel 80, and I'm stuck on the OS selection...
    I want at least Vista Premium, but I can get Ultimate for only +$80
    but the only feature that I like is the Complete PC Backup and Restore options it has
    Is it worth the $80?
     
    bob1182006, Mar 31, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No...check out Acronis True Image 10.0 for $50.
     
    Greg, Mar 31, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    If you're only going to use the backup feature of ultimate, then don't upgrade. Acronis is cheaper and gets the job done better. However, $80 for the upgrade is not much, and it would be prudent (in my opinion) to take it regardless
     
    hehe299792458, Mar 31, 2007
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  4. bob1182006

    bob1182006 Notebook Evangelist

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    I also like Ultimate's Bitlocker but the Hel 80 fingreprint reader makes that a bit useless

    and yea $80 for an upgrade that would later cost me ~$300 seems like a nice deal...
     
    bob1182006, Mar 31, 2007
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    BitLocker is only good if you have the TPM chip, so anyone interested needs to check their laptop for it.
     
    Greg, Mar 31, 2007
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