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| Product | Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional) | Microsoft Windows 8 | Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium) | Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate) | Windows Vista Ultimate |
| Price | $71.98 to $309.95 | $40.00 to $202.14 | $84.99 to $228.99 | $127.50 to $342.99 | $101.08 to $163.95 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 2 stars |
| Release date | October 22, 2009 | October 26, 2012 | October 22, 2009 | October 22, 2009 | January 30, 2007 |
| Bottom line | Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether
Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. | Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold statement for the future of PCs with
Windows 8, and vast security and speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price. | Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether
Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. | Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether
Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. | Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now,
Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. |
| Product Description | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional - Complete package | Windows 8 Pro - Version upgrade package | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - Complete package | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - Complete package | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - Complete package |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional | Windows 8 Pro | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate |
| License Type | Complete package | Version upgrade package | Complete package | Complete package | Complete package |
| License Qty | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC |
| License Pricing | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Media | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM | DVD-ROM |
| Licensing Details | 32/64-bit | 32/64-bit | 32/64-bit | 32/64-bit | Info unavailable |
| Package Type | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail | Retail |
| Language(s) | Info unavailable | English | English | English | English |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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