Windows 7 Home Premium vs Ultimate?

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

Hey guys, just a simple question here, wat operating system would you recommend outta these 2 choices, Windows 7 Home Premium Or Windows 7 Ultimate, I know Ultimate comes with more features but are they worth the price that you pay for it. Cheapest I could find for both of them are,

Home Premium = $292

Ultimate = $469

I can afford Ultimate but I just wanna know if its worth it thats all, I dont just wanna buy it because it says Ultimate and has extra features and too make My computer look even better if you's know want I mean, wat do u call it again, e-peen or something, anyways I appreciate the help, PEACE :rockout:

PS. That is in Aussie dollars just so you's know

epicfail · Mar 2, 2010

i would say get home prem, ultimate doesnt have that great of perks for 200 dollars more almost.
if you really just want it for bragging rights, well you no how to get it for cheaper
not sure about the rules on this forum so im not gonna say that way.

erocker · Mar 2, 2010

~~Look this over and decide for yourself: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx~~

Nope! Look THIS one over: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

:laugh:

Frick · Mar 2, 2010

I think all of Ultimate's perks can be had with third party programs. I'd go for Home.

And I just love how you obviosly can't have fun with Vista Business edition. ^^

EastCoasthandle · Mar 2, 2010

Win7 comparison. I think Vista's comparison is a little different from Win7.

Phxprovost · Mar 2, 2010

erocker said:
Look this over and decide for yourself: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/default.aspx

you mean this?

warup89 · Mar 2, 2010

the only use full thing from ultimate is "bitlocker" which just an HDD encrypter

Frick · Mar 2, 2010

EastCoasthandle said:
Win7 comparison. I think Vista's comparison is a little different from Win7.

I completely forgot about that XP thing. That's actually something I could use (I have some programs for school that doesn't work with 7).

EastCoasthandle · Mar 2, 2010

Professional might be what you need. Why not go OEM? Are you planning to do a lot of upgrading after buying Win7?

human_error · Mar 2, 2010

I'd go for neither home prem or ultimate - get pro as it's got a few nicer things than home prem and is cheaper than ultimate (which has nothing useful over what pro has).

qubit · Mar 2, 2010

Ultimate is well worth it for BitLocker, if securing your drives is a requirement.

The security provided by that is very good and robust.

95Viper · Mar 2, 2010

@CHAOS_KILLA
1. Do you live in AUS?
2. Is this for your own private use; not resale?

Well, if you answered yes, then just spend 260 (28% off using code TNWIN7L this offer ends March 31, 2010) or so on a technet subscription.

A lot cheaper and more useful than 469 for ULT.

PS: send me the change

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

Whoa thanx heaps guys, TPU has the best and quiekest help you can get! hmmm so many answers!

2DividedbyZero · Mar 2, 2010

qubit

why do you have

infinity - infinity = infinity
infinity - infinity = whatever you want

in your sig?

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

Didnt know you could download Windows 7, I should have done more research then just lookin at retail products

HHmmm $119.99USD for home premium is pretty damn good, what did you guys do, download a copy or buy a physical retail copy?

newtekie1 · Mar 2, 2010

human_error said:
I'd go for neither home prem or ultimate - get pro as it's got a few nicer things than home prem and is cheaper than ultimate (which has nothing useful over what pro has).

/\/\This/\/\

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

newtekie1 said:
/\/\This/\/\

?

newtekie1 · Mar 2, 2010

CHAOS_KILLA said:
?

Would you prefer "+1"?

I agree with what he said, go with Pro.

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

What do you guys think I should do, download a copy or purchase the retail version?

newtekie1 · Mar 2, 2010

Whichever is cheaper.

qubit · Mar 2, 2010

2DividedbyZero said:
qubit

why do you have

infinity - infinity = infinity
infinity - infinity = whatever you want

in your sig?

Have you clicked on the blow your mind link? Infinity is fascinating stuff when you understand it and it has some really peculiar properties that will really make you sit up and think.

EDIT: just noticed your username. I think you get it too.

brandonwh64 · Mar 2, 2010

Im having mad BSODs with Windows 7 X64 ultimate. i have seen that alot of people are getting the same errors i am with the 64 ultimate

Frick · Mar 2, 2010

CHAOS_KILLA said:
HHmmm $119.99USD for home premium is pretty damn good, what did you guys do, download a copy or buy a physical retail copy?

Retail? Sweet. I preordered mine from amazon.co.uk for about €80, really nice. I say buy it.

Oh, remember you get two discs, one with 32 bit and one with 64.

Disparia · Mar 2, 2010

Not that you need it, but I give another nod to Pro. RDP Host, XP mode, Backup to network, and other features.

Though at least here in the states Pro's pricing is so close to Ultimate, I've been thinking of doing Ultimate. Don't need VHD booting, but if I had it, I'd use it.

Lionheart · Mar 2, 2010

Thanx for the help guys! still havent decided though!

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