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    Vista Home Premium or Basic?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by pinlet, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. pinlet

    pinlet Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm purchasing an HP dv2000t with the following configuration and am wondering whether I should get Home Premium or Basic:

    # – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5600(1.83GHz/2MB L2Cache)
    # – 14.1" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    # – 128MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200
    # – HP Imprint Finish + Microphone + Webcam
    # – $50 off upgrade from 1GB (2 Dimm) to 2GB (2 Dimm)!
    # – FREE Upgrade from 80GB 5400RPM to 120GB 5400RPM !!
    # – FREE Upgrade: 8X DVD+/-R/RW w/Double Layer Support
    # – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    # – No TV Tuner w/remote control
    # – High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Could anyone tell me what the difference is between the two?
     
    pinlet, Apr 11, 2007
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  2. Matsu

    Matsu Notebook Consultant

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    theres alot of differences...just ti list some
    1) aero-glass like theme
    2)window media center


    ....i've got a laptop that has basic and another that has home premium....i highly recommend you get premium.....worth every penny.
     
    Matsu, Apr 11, 2007
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    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    Do not get Basic. It's stripped of most of the features, including Aero. Home Premium is probably the best all around version of Vista for the average user.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Apr 11, 2007
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  4. NeedALaptop07

    NeedALaptop07 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with all the comments here. Basic is a crippled version of Vista. I'd totally go for Premium..which I opted for when I ordered my laptop a few days ago.
     
    NeedALaptop07, Apr 11, 2007
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Basic = Vista Crap
     
    Greg, Apr 11, 2007
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  6. zer0pulse

    zer0pulse Notebook Guru

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    yup, Vista Home Basic is just BASIC!!! :D I wonder why it even exist...anyway, we almost have the same specs, I think you will like that pc...
     
    zer0pulse, Apr 11, 2007
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  7. YMW

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    Yeah, definetly Vista Premium!
     
    YMW, Apr 11, 2007
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    Basic?

    Who wants basic anything?
     
    RedSensiStar, Apr 11, 2007
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    TBH if you are happy using Windows XP Home then Vista Home basic should do the job as well. But as others have mentioned Vista Premium is the best value amongst Vista editions, but if you dont care about Aero, Media center and other features( see link) then you could save some $$ and settle for Home basic.
     
    miner, Apr 11, 2007
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  10. pinlet

    pinlet Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, everyone! I've decided to go with the Premium :D
     
    pinlet, Apr 12, 2007
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