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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - upgrade package comparison

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Product name	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - upgrade package	Windows Vista Ultimate	Microsoft Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium	Microsoft Windows Home Server w/Power Pack 1 - license and media
Price	$64.49 to $119.98	$168.65 to $408.84	$145.00 to $209.99	$122.54 to $199.65	$85.00 to $133.44
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating		2.0 stars	1.5 stars	2.5 stars
Release date		January 30, 2007	January 30, 2007	January 30, 2007
The Bottom Line		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.	Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. 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.	Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. 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 Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.
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License Qty	1 PC	1 PC	1 PC	1 PC	10 CALs 1 server
Language(s)	English	English	English	English	English
License Type	Upgrade package	Complete package	Complete package	Complete package	License and media
Product Description	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Upgrade package	Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - Complete package	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic - Complete package	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - Complete package	Microsoft Windows Home Server w/Power Pack 1 - License and media
Licensing Details	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	32-bit
Media	DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM	CD/DVD
License Pricing	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	OEM
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic	Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium	Microsoft Windows Home Server Power Pack 1
Package Type	Retail	Retail	Retail	Retail	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Royal Discount $65.57 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $119.98 In stock: Yes NothingButSoftware.com $64.49 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Royal Discount $190.63 In stock: Yes Discount Mountain $168.65 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $216.98 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Discount Mountain $145.00 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $209.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Royal Discount $122.54 In stock: Yes Discount Mountain $149.80 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $129.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	TigerDirect.com $104.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $85.00 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $99.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores
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