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    XP Home v. Professional

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Carter, Oct 23, 2004.

  1. Carter

    Carter Newbie

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    I think I've finally decided on a notebook - the Toshiba M35X! Seems like the best deal and lightest weight for a 15.4 in widescreen. Any last minute objections or alternatives?

    However, I'm not sure whether to get the 329 with XP Home or pay $130 more for the 3921 with XP Professional. What are the major differences?

    Thanks for all of your help. This community is awesome!

    Carter T.
     
    Carter, Oct 23, 2004
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    I've seen that question a few times before [ ;)]


    this thread should help you out:

    "Differences between XP Home and Pro"

    http://www.notebookreview.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=117
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 23, 2004
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  3. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Carter,
    It depends on how and for what your going to be using the notebook for. If this notebook will ever be connected to a corporate or university network, then get the pro version as it will be required to connect. If your the kind of person who like's to get into the details of how your OS is configured, then get the Pro version. If the notebook will not be used on a corporate or college network and you just like to turn the notebook on and use your programs and not mess too much with how the OS is setup, then get the home edition.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Oct 23, 2004
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  4. dm_tx

    dm_tx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also, will you program .net on this machine? Run SQL Server? IIS? If so, get Pro.
     
    dm_tx, Oct 23, 2004
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