Editions and Pricing

Windows Vista is available in several editions and price points to best meet differing customer needs.
Direct download of Windows Vista via Windows Marketplace, Windows Vista Family Discount, and Windows Anytime Upgrade provide flexible and lower-cost options for acquiring and upgrading Windows Vista.

 

Windows Vista Starter
Windows Vista Starter is designed with the goal of making technology accessible to first-time PC users in emerging markets. Windows Vista Starter is includes comprehensive, localized step-by-step guidance, instructional videos, and support to assist users in accomplishing common tasks.

The Windows Vista Starter edition is available in 119 emerging markets from OEMs, system builders, and through government-sponsored programs. It is not available in the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, or other high income markets as defined by the World Bank.

 

Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Basic is designed to deliver improved reliability, security, and usability to home PC users who just want to do the basics with their PCs.
Suggested retail price:
Full package product: $199.00 USD.
Upgrade retail price: $99.95 USD.

 

Windows Vista Home Premium
Whether you choose to use your PC to write e-mail and surf the Internet, for home entertainment, or to track your household expenses, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a more complete and satisfying computing experience.
Suggested retail price:
Full package product: $239.00 USD.
Upgrade retail price: $159.00 USD.

 

Windows Vista Business
Regardless of the size of your organization, Windows Vista Business will help you lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and help you stay better connected.
Suggested retail price:
Full package product: $299.00 USD.
Upgrade retail price: $199.00 USD.

 

Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to meet the needs of large global organizations with highly complex IT infrastructures. Windows Vista Enterprise can help you lower your IT costs while providing additional layers of protection for your sensitive data.

The Windows Vista Enterprise edition is only available to Microsoft Volume License customers, it is not available for retail purchase.

 

Windows Vista Ultimate
If you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you. With Windows Vista Ultimate you don't have to compromise.
Suggested retail price:
Full package product: $399.00 USD.
Upgrade retail price: $259.00 USD.

 

Windows Vista Editions: Feature Matrix
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/editions/default.mspx

Microsoft Unveils New Ways for Consumers to Get Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jan07/01-17ConsumerOptionsPR.mspx

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