Which Vista Edition

[Pi rules]

Which edition of Vista is everybody getting? I'll probably go for Premium ($119 OEM) since Ultimate is $200 OEM. I like Ultimate's drive encryption, but don't really store too much sensitive info, so I'm not going to pay $80 USD for it. I also have backup software, so I don't need that. Remote desktop would be nice to fix computers for my relatives, but again, I don't know if it is worth the money.

Edit: Microsoft has a comparison here (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/editions/default.mspx). I would not recommend buying Vista Basic since it does not come with the Aero interface or many other features. Home Premium OEM is only $20 more.

[cHiNgY1788]

i wont be buying Vista
Uni will be getting vista
and i get vista through Uni (MSDN)

[30111987]

Well I'll be getting Home Premium for my PC at some point.
I've got Business on my laptop right now (from uni MSDN).

[MishY]

I've ordered Vista Ultimate Retail - and it is delivered tomorrow :D

[photolady]

I've got Vista Ultimate in the mail right now. :D

[Pi rules]

That's nice that you get it from your college. I don't think many in the US do that (at least none I've heard of yet).

Do you think Ultimate is worth the higher cost (for a student saving for college next year)?

[khanibal]

I just received my copy of Vista Business in the mail today. Only reason I will be using Business edition is because I got it for free from MS's powertogether promotion.

Woot!

[Daverto]

There is another vista version called "Starter" for people that are brand new to the computer. I am currently running Vista RC1 Ultimate and I plan to buy it.

[IronAces]

i have my Business edition, it was free, and i've been running it for a month :>

[renegade600]

There is another vista version called "Starter" for people that are brand new to the computer. I am currently running Vista RC1 Ultimate and I plan to buy it.

the starter version will not be available in most major countries.

[gimpy530]

When I do get Vista I'll be getting Ultimate, with everthing I do I really need all the bells and whistles of Ultimate

[BassettHound]

For Toshiba's express upgrade program, I'll be getting Vista Home Premium.

[IronAces]

I've been informed that i may be able to get an Ultimate liscense for free, i wonder if its worth formatting a drive for it, from Business Edition

[BassettHound]

I've been informed that i may be able to get an Ultimate liscense for free, i wonder if its worth formatting a drive for it, from Business Edition

how can you get Vista Ultimate for free? :confused:

[IronAces]

i get windows vista business edition for free off my university, however a friend has informed me that his company is recieving some ultimate liscenses and there may be one available for me to use.

[cHiNgY1788]

my unit hasbusiness already, but i wonder if they will get ultimate

[IronAces]

i doubt it, i think msdnaa will only get business edition, we can wish though =D

[oracle128]

The only consumer advantage of Vista Ultimate versus Home Premium is the encryption, which doesn't really justify the cost when you consider things like TrueCrypt or AxCrypt.

[Redapple]

I won't be buying Vista, I like Windows XP and will still use it, Vista is one comercial stupid OS system. Another quick stupid releasing OS with flaw's, (yea, xp does them have too.)