If upgrading to Windows 7, which version would you choose?

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Product comparison (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102) :)

[TonyW]

If I was to get Windows 7, it'd more than likely be the Home Premium version.

[Kerodo]

Home Premium Here, if I do decide to buy. I don't see any advantage for a home user in any of the other versions... Why pay more?

[Securon]

Good Evening! Took advantage of MS Upgrade offer. Will be sent by Amazon.ca;and free shipping. No complaints,whatsoever! Home Premium the overwhelming choice! Sincerely...Securon

[lodore]

Home premium.
£45 seemed a decent price for retail license.

I wasnt gonna pay double the price for one or two feaures.

[chrisretusn]

IF, I was to buy it, it would be Professional.

[Osaban]

I'm quite happy with my Vista Ultimate (Ultimate is the only version available where I live), but objectively speaking Windows 7 Home Premium is probably the best in terms of value for money. I should also add that the Ultimate versions have an interesting feature (I haven't tried it though)which allows you to work in the language of your choice (to what extent I don't know), but considering the multicultural trend of big cities and some companies, it will certainly appeal to many people.

[funkydude]

Home premium, in my mind the extra features of the others are bloat I do not need.

[ASpace]

Not all editions of Windows 7 are included in the poll .

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+1

My current personal Vista is Basic edition , so if I were to upgrade to Windows 7 I would get Started edition . I use the OS for office stuff and surfing the Net and I don't need the extras of the other editions .

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare-editions/starter.aspx

Have tested the beta and RC versions , so far I am not a big fan of Win7 , so I won't look at it again until SP1

[TOMxEU]

Whenever I buy it or not, I will choose Home Premium (instead of vLite), which runs faster and Ultimate "features" can be replaced by more quality paid products.

[Kerodo]

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Which one do you think is missing?

[ASpace]

Starter edition is missing

[progress]

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I read it's only a cheap edition for 'Africa', with the starter edition you get max. 3 applications at the same time :D

[TOMxEU]

3 apps limit does not apply to Windows 7 Starter anymore, MS wants it to be preinstalled on netbooks, because it is afraid, that Linux might take advatage of it.

[ASpace]

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Why did you write Africa with ' ' ?

I have Vista Basic edition and it is the onliest one I would buy . Yes , it is the cheapest one but it has everything I need . The same applies for Windows 7 and Starter edition.

Why should I pay for Ultimate edition when I don't need it and its extra feautures ? And what is wrong with Africa and African people ?!

[progress]

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Where did you read that :o

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Everything you need, but I also want the Aero GUI ::)

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A few weeks ago Microsoft said that Windows 7 Starter won't be available in the EU ::)

[Creer]

Home Premium here
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I wasnt gonna pay double the price for one or two feaures." }-
+1

[renegade08]

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A few weeks ago Microsoft said that Windows 7 Starter won't be available in the EU ::)" }-

All depends in which part of EU as Union or Europe as continent you live.
And yes, it's available in Europe.

[renegade08]

As for poll i have voted Home Premium.

If i'm not mistaken Starter is not far from Home Premium (not true comparision), but only in Starter you can't play videos.

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Windows 7 Starter is being sold to users on new netbook PCs only, so it will not ship in a retail version you can purchase individually. Unlike with Windows Vista, it will be sold worldwide to mainstream markets like the United States, and not to developing nations." }-
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/shots_starter.asp

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The least-featured edition of Windows 7; the Windows Aero theme is not included, and it won't be available in a 64-bit variant. This edition will be available pre-installed on computers through system integrators or computer manufacturers." }-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions

Too me the Wikipedia site gives more explanation between different versions of Win 7.

Some more resources for Starter Edition:

Microsoft asking $45-55 for Windows 7 Starter?
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/microsoft-currently-asking-45-to-55-for-windows-7-starter.ars
Let’s talk about Windows 7 Starter (Windows Official blog)
http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/05/29/let-s-talk-about-windows-7-starter.aspx
Microsoft drops personalization from Windows 7 Starter, locks wallpaper
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/03/29/microsoft-drops-personalization-from-windows-7-starter-locks-wa/
Windows 7 Starter Edition on netbooks: Is it bait and switch?
http://blogs.computerworld.com/14518/windows_7_on_netbooks_is_it_bait_and_switch
Surprise: You can’t change your wallpaper in Starter Edition
http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/03/28/surprise-you-cant-change-your-wallpaper-in-windows-7-starter-edition/

[Creer]

Windows 7 versions comparision:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp

[renegade08]

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http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp" }-

Thanks Creer. That looks far better.

[Creer]

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You are welcome.

[mercurie]

Not sure if it is worth the cost but I would prefer the Professional version.

[progress]

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http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp" }-

Windows 7 Starter doesn't contain several user interface features, I will stay with Windows 7 Home Premium :P

[ASpace]

How many of your actually purchased Win7 upgrade ?

Do you know when it arrives ?

I did and mine should be here with me on 05/Noverber/2009
Impatient now ... ;D ;D ;D

[Coldmoon]

-{ Quote: "How many of your actually purchased Win7 upgrade ?

Do you know when it arrives ?

I did and mine should be here with me on 05/Noverber/2009
Impatient now ... ;D ;D ;D" }-

My copies of Professional are scheduled to ship on the 22nd of October ;)

Mike

[ThunderZ]

I tend to go with the total bells and whistles package. Then trim and tweak to suite. ;D

[the Tester]

If I do decide to go to Windows 7 it would be the Home Premium edition.
Most likely I'd buy a new set up; hard drive, monitor, the works.

[xandros]

home premium lite on my computer :thumb:

but windwos 7 ultimate its eat the ram and its not good for me i dont like it:thumbd:

[Montecristo]

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Thats why I prefer Ultimate because of the multiple language feature. The extra cost is worth it to me to get this functionality.

[Fuzzfas]

OK, i REALLY wanted to buy upgrade to Home Premium, BUT, i just found out that my beloved university decided to cover my faculty with convention with MS and i get Windows 7 Professional (accademic license) for FREE. ;D I opted for the 64bit version.

Downloading as we speak (although i won't install it immediately).

[Threedog]

I won't be upgrading because my computer won't run it but it I were it would be just the Home Premium version. Nothing in the Professional or Ultimate versions that I would really need.

[Mrkvonic]

Best thing you can do is find a nice MS employee and buy it off him/her for 25 bucks, any which version :)
Mrk

[gerardwil]

Just installed W7 Ultimate and Office 2007 Enterprice, bought together for €26 only. (Teacher/Student price here in Holland).

Gerard

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "How many of your actually purchased Win7 upgrade ?

Do you know when it arrives ?

I did and mine should be here with me on 05/Noverber/2009
Impatient now ... ;D ;D ;D " }-

Earlier today I received my first Windows 7 DVD disk - from the preordered ones ;D Good job , MS .

Will be installing it in a few hours :thumb: I am really excited .

[lodore]

ive had my windows 7 home premium disc since thursday.
overall its working well.

[philby]

Me too, since Thursday - 64 bit is very fast here.

philby

[ASpace]

Lucky guys ! :thumb: MS sent me an email on Thursdays (22 October) that the disks were on their way to me but I received them today .

[philby]

Accepted wisdom seems to be that clean install is the way to go - is that what you're doing?

philby

[ASpace]

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philby" }-

Yes , I just did a clean install even though I was running Vista .
Everything took exactly 23 minutes - installation , setting up username , etc . Didn't require a single driver . Very nice - just like the RC version

[blacknight]

-{ Quote: "Home Premium Here, if I do decide to buy. I don't see any advantage for a home user in any of the other versions... Why pay more?" }-


Quote, the same for me.

[StormerR34]

Windows 7 Professional. (Remember XP Pro)

That was the only version they had available throught MSDN AA. ;D
They actually had both x86 and x64 flavours.

[Jo Ann]

I'm in no rush, but when I make the move it will be to HP as I don't need the extra baggage of Pro/Ult for the family's PCs! However, at work we will most likely go with Ult.

[Mr.PC]

Home Premium

[cgeek]

Home Premium. I'm going to be upgrading this weekend!

[mercurie]

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+1

My current personal Vista is Basic edition , so if I were to upgrade to Windows 7 I would get Started edition . I use the OS for office stuff and surfing the Net and I don't need the extras of the other editions .

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare-editions/starter.aspx

Have tested the beta and RC versions , so far I am not a big fan of Win7 , so I won't look at it again until SP1" }-I have often wondered when I buy my netbook for the purposes listed in your link is 7 Starter good enough? Why pay more and why slow it up. Will it handle Office 2010 for the occassional letter or simple spreadsheet? I thought the netbook would make a nice light traveling companion when I am away from home.

[SirPeterPan]

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64

[mrgigabyte]

Home Premium here for wife's laptop

[wearetheborg]

Ultimate, as it has AppLocker, and other versions dont.
Pro is also allright as it has Software Restriction Policies; the lower versions dont.

[rookieman]

I have chosen Win7 Home Premium.I managed to find one of them Family Packs at my local Hardware store :D

[YanK33]

Home Premium i no need neither of the extra features in the others expensive versions

[microbial]

It would have to be Ultimate as I would feel I'm missing out if I went for the lesser options. IT snobbery. heh heh