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    Upgrades to Vista Business and Office Pro?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tac7t, May 24, 2007.

  1. tac7t

    tac7t Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in the process of ordering a new HP notebook for school next year, probably a dv2500.

    The notebooks available through the school's program all have vista business and office pro. I'd like the same on whatever I order.

    From vista home basic to vista business is $99 through HP; can I do this for less on my own? (is it even possible/practical?)

    Adding office small business (they don't offer pro for some reason--access is the only difference, though, which i don't care about) is $279 through HP. Again would I be better off getting the software on my own?

    Thanks for the help.
     
    tac7t, May 24, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    OpenOffice is free and works quite well unless you have a specific need. I don't know about your school, but some offer academic discounts. What parts of Office are looking to use?
     
    ZaZ, May 24, 2007
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