Choosing the Right Windows Vista Edition
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Windows Vista Editions
Unlike Windows XP, Vista comes in 6
different versions and each of them is different in its features and price.
Obviously you will be at confusion while choosing from the different
versions.
1. Vista Starter Edition
This version is
the stripped down version of the basic home edition. This means it has the
lowest feature set and security. It is more like a demo for all other editions
of Vista. This version is only available in emerging regions like India, Russia,
Mexico, Indonesia & Thailand.
2. Vista Home Basic
Edition
This is more like Windows XP Home Edition. Just the enough
features for casual Internet browsing and entertainment. This edition does not
have the important features like Aero UI & Windows media
technologies.
3. Vista Home Premium Edition
This is
more similar to Windows XP media centre edition. It has all the important
features required for normal Home entertainment PC. This edition comes with Aero
UI, Scheduled back up feature & premium games. Thus if you are addicted to
XP media center edition, this is the vista equivalent for you.
4.
Vista Business Edition
Business Edition of Windows Vista is
equivalent to XP Professional Edition. It has all the features of Home Premium
Edition except parental control and has some additional feature for faxing &
scanning. This also has shadow copy - system back up & recovery service to
keep your data safe. If you are a XP Pro fan like me, this is the right version
to look forward.
5. Vista Enterprise Edition
From the
name itself, it should be clear that it is for big enterprises where data
protection is important. The major difference between Vista Business and
Enterprise is the added data encryption & security features. You only need
to buy this version if you are running a business and need more security for
your data.
6. Vista Ultimate Edition
If you have
all the designed features of Windows vista in one package, you call it Windows
Vista Ultimate. It has all the features of Home Premium and Business Enterprise
Editions. Unfortunately, I'm yet to learn the prospects of this
edition.
Thus if you are an avid gamer, movie enthusiast or an
audiophile, Home Premium is the best choice. If you just need a PC for emailing
and document processing, Vista Home Basic is your edition. For small businesses,
I would recommend Vista Business Edition.
About the Author
Jason Brown is a Windows Vista
enthusiast. For more articles & information on Windows vista, visit his Windows Vista News website.
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