Archive for December 24th, 2009
Windows 7 Editions – Pricing and Features
by admin on Dec.24, 2009, under Software
FROM XP / VISTA |
FROM
WIN7 STARTER |
FROM
WIN7 HOME PREMIUM |
FROM WIN7 PRO |
FULL PRICE |
||
 |
HOME PREMIUM |
$119.99*
|
$79.99
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
$199.99
|
 |
PRO |
$199.99
|
$114.99
|
$89.99
|
N/A
|
$299.99
|
 |
ULTIMATE |
$219.99
|
$164.99
|
$139.99
|
$129.99
|
$319.99
|
Windows 7 Starter
- Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
- Limited to 3 simultaneous applications
Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)
- Only available in emerging markets
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes Aero UI tweaks
- Features multi-touch capabilities
- Adds “premium” games
- Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
- Can create home network groups
Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes all features of Premium
- Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
- Adds Mobility Center
- Adds Presentation Mode
Windows 7 Enterprise
- Available only in volume licenses
- Includes all features of Professional
- Adds Branch Cache
- Adds Direct Access
- Adds BitLocker
Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)
- Limited OEM and retail availability
- Includes all features of Enterprise
Windows 7 Starter
- Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
- Limited to 3 simultaneous applications
Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)
- Only available in emerging markets
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes Aero UI tweaks
- Features multi-touch capabilities
- Adds “premium” games
- Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
- Can create home network groups
Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes all features of Premium
- Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
- Adds Mobility Center
- Adds Presentation Mode
Windows 7 Enterprise
- Available only in volume licenses
- Includes all features of Professional
- Adds Branch Cache
- Adds Direct Access
- Adds BitLocker
Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)
- Limited OEM and retail availability
- Includes all features of Enterprise
Source:http://www.engadget.com
