Forums
New posts
Articles
Product Reviews
Policies
FAQ
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
I just Can't Stand Windows
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="IvanLasston" data-source="post: 1054787" data-attributes="member: 145676"><p>Check out this chart - the various versions annoy me too</p><p><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx" target="_blank">Windows 7: Compare Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate</a></p><p>It also points to the fact that you are not comparing (pardon the pun) apples to apples </p><p>For example - If you want backup comparable to time machine you need windows 7 professional or ultimate. That is $100 to $150 more just to get network backup. Windows home premium - you can only backup to attached disks.</p><p></p><p>If you want to run XP compatible - you can't run home premium. </p><p>If you want bitlocker to encrypt files you need ultimate.</p><p></p><p>So - to answer the question which to get - I always recommend ultimate that way you don't go - oh snap I have to upgrade (which is only a license key but still a PITA) but be ready to add $150 to anything you purchase.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IvanLasston, post: 1054787, member: 145676"] Check out this chart - the various versions annoy me too [url=http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx]Windows 7: Compare Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate[/url] It also points to the fact that you are not comparing (pardon the pun) apples to apples For example - If you want backup comparable to time machine you need windows 7 professional or ultimate. That is $100 to $150 more just to get network backup. Windows home premium - you can only backup to attached disks. If you want to run XP compatible - you can't run home premium. If you want bitlocker to encrypt files you need ultimate. So - to answer the question which to get - I always recommend ultimate that way you don't go - oh snap I have to upgrade (which is only a license key but still a PITA) but be ready to add $150 to anything you purchase. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
I just Can't Stand Windows
Top