Eulogic Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I can't imagine why I would want something more than Premium or how I could get by with something less. If I upgrade to Windows 7 at all, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I still don't understand why we're overlooking Premium. Will most of the OEM computers/laptops in the middle-to-below-top-of-the-line bracket not be using Premium? no, they'll have basic. premium is basically an HTPC version of windows - optimized for media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eulogic Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 the first post made it seem like basic will not be available in america in any form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 WHOOPS. wrong word. meant starter, not premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke39 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 That doesn't seem right. From the feature comparison chart on wikipedia, starter is extremely stripped-down and seems to be intended for netbooks. Home premium sounds like the standard home edition, and professional just has stuff like encryption, remote desktop, and XP mode. Ultimate looks like it would only be for IT pro-types to me. What gives you the idea that home premium is specifically for HTPCs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 As near as I can tell from the descriptions we've been given, Starter = netbooks, Basic = "emerging markets" (ie not North America, Europe, or Australia), Premium = XP Home, Professional = XP Pro, Enterprise = large businesses, Ultimate = Enterprise, but sold on individual instead of bulk licenses. Most people at home will be happy with Premium, the more tech savvy will want Professional, and the super-nerds will want Ultimate. Starter, Basic, and Enterprise don't enter into the equation at all for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 At least as you travel up Win 7's edition list, you don't LOSE features (read: Vista Business has security but no 360 connectivity / Media Center) that were available in "worse" editions. I'll probably go Professional, as the encryption from Ultimate doesn't appeal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 That doesn't seem right. From the feature comparison chart on wikipedia, starter is extremely stripped-down and seems to be intended for netbooks. Home premium sounds like the standard home edition, and professional just has stuff like encryption, remote desktop, and XP mode. Ultimate looks like it would only be for IT pro-types to me. What gives you the idea that home premium is specifically for HTPCs? all the media center functionality. it's not specifically for htpcs and media pcs, but it's definitely built with them in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeCrusher Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just as a bump, amazon.com has windows 7 home premium up for preorder, 50 bucks. Card will not be charged till ship date, free shipping, plus this. # Running Windows Vista? # If you have Windows Vista, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. You can do a clean install (back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications) or an in -place upgrade (Windows 7 installs over Windows Vista). # Running Earlier Versions? # If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000, you can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade versions. But you must back up your files, clean install, and reinstall your applications. Home premium - http://astore.amazon.com/overclocked02-20/detail/B002DHLUWK (djp edit - OCR aStore!) professional for 99 - http://astore.amazon.com/overclocked02-20/detail/B002DHGM50 (djp edit - OCR aStore!) or the MS site - http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 So how's Win7 Prof compatibility with XP Software..? Already got another PC built (it's replacing the old Win98SE comp I've been using as the main modem/router point) Even got the parts making it capable of using VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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