Vista Prices on UK Pre-order here

[gizmoy2k]

EDIT these are online now but from a competitor

Windows Vista Home Basic
For entry level uses who just want the basic features and functions
More info £154.99 inc VAT


Windows Vista Home Premium
For the home users who want productivity and entertainment at
home and on the go
More info £184.99 inc VAT


Windows Vista Business
For small and mid sized businesses and organisations with simple
IT needs
More info £250.00 inc VAT


Windows Vista Ultimate
Combine the top features of a work and home PC for the best
windows experience and exceptional security
More info £325.00 inc VAT

 

[Snow-Munki]

woah ! that can't be right !!

guess most people will get Windows Vista Home Premium ?

 

[Sinizterguy]

Any info on the functionaly differences between the different versions?

Wouldnt mind getting Vista for my laptop.

 

[killer_uk]

£325? Sweet jesus

 

[david334]

did it have a release date ?

David 334

 

[.Griff.]

Any info on the functionaly differences between the different versions?

Hope this helps..

Windows Vista Home Basic

A simple version of Windows Vista that is aimed at single PC homes. Windows Vista Home Basic is the baseline version of Windows Vista, and the version that all other product editions will build from. It will include features such as Windows Firewall, Windows Security Center, secure wireless networking, parental controls, anti-spam/anti-virus/anti-spyware functionality, network map, Windows Search, Movie Maker, Photo Library, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express with RSS support, P2P Messenger, and more. Windows Vista Home Basic is roughly analogous to Windows XP Home Edition. This version is aimed at general consumers, Windows 9x/XP Starter Edition upgraders, and price sensitive/first-time buyers. Like Vista Starter, Vista Home Basic will not support the new Aero user interface.

The marketing message: For mainstream Windows customers, Home Basic is where it all begins. Here, Microsoft will be pushing "peace of mind" and "performance," and will promise consumers a faster, more secure and reliable productivity experience. Home Basic is secure by default and easy to keep secure. You can trust Windows with your most important tasks and data and complete everyday tasks faster.

Windows Vista Home Premium

As a true superset of Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium will include everything from Home Basic, as well as Media Center and Media Center Extender functionality (including Cable Card support), DVD Maker DVD authoring, Tablet PC functionality, Mobility Center and other mobility and presentation features, auxiliary display support, P2P ad-hoc meeting capabilities, Wi-Fi auto-config and roaming, unified parental controls that work over multiple PCs, backup to network functionality, Internet File Sharing, Offline Folders, PC-to-PC sync, Sync Manager, and support for Microsoft's upcoming Quattro Home Server, a Windows Server 2003 R2-based server product aimed at the home market. Windows Vista Premium is similar to XP Media Center Edition, except that it adds numerous other features and functionality, including Tablet PC support. My guess is that this will be the volume consumer offering in the Windows Vista timeframe (today, XP Pro is the dominant seller). This version is aimed at PC enthusiasts, multiple-PC homes, homes with kids, and notebook users.

The marketing message: Home Premium turns it up a notch. In addition to the baseline functionality offered in Home Basic, this version focuses on such things as integrated entertainment (movies, memories, and more), mobility (media and productivity on the go), and connected living (connect with family, friends, and home). Home Premium supplies whole-home entertainment and personal productivity throughout the home and on the go.

Windows Vista Business

A powerful, reliable and secure OS for businesses of all sizes. Windows Vista Business will include domain join and management functionality, compatibility with non-Microsoft networking protocols (Netware, SNMP, etc.), Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Web Server, and Encrypted File System (EFS). Additionally, Vista Business will include Tablet PC functionality. Windows Vista Business is roughly analogous to XP Pro today. This version is aimed at business decision makers and IT managers and generalists.

The marketing message: Vista Business is a powerful, reliable, and secure operating system. It helps PC users be more effective at work and offers improved connectivity and access to information, so that companies can realize better return on their IT investment.

Windows Vista Ultimate

The best operating system ever offered for a personal PC, optimized for the individual. Windows Vista Ultimate is a superset of both Vista Home Premium and Vista Business, so it includes all of the features of both of those product versions, plus adds Game Performance Tweaker with integrated gaming experiences, a Podcast creation utility (under consideration, may be cut from product), and online "Club" services (exclusive access to music, movies, services and preferred customer care) and other "Vista Ultimate Extras" offerings (also under consideration, may be cut from product). Microsoft is still investigating how to position its most impressive Windows release yet, and is looking into offering Vista Ultimate owners such services as extended A1 subscriptions, free music downloads, free movie downloads, Online Spotlight and entertainment software, preferred product support, and custom themes. There is nothing like Vista Ultimate today. This version is aimed at high-end PC users and technology influencers, gamers, digital media enthusiasts, and students.

The marketing message: Vista Ultimate is the "no compromises" version of Windows Vista. It provides the best performance, most secure and complete connection to the office, and is optimized for the individual. Everything you need for work or fun is included. It is the best operating system ever offered for the personal PC.

 

[Scottland]

Does anyone know if they plan to have multi user licenses, for my 3 home computers?

 

[dangerousmouse]

i would guess they are retail prices though (arent they???)

if thats the case it isnt all bad, xp pro is currently retailing at around £289, but you can pick up an oem copy for under £100

lets hope vista follows the same trends

 

[Glaucus]

£325 ... can we just carry on using rc2?

 

[Phil99]

i would guess they are retail prices though (arent they???)

if thats the case it isnt all bad, xp pro is currently retailing at around £289, but you can pick up an oem copy for under £100

lets hope vista follows the same trends

Looks like it. I can't see OEM/Upgrade prices being in the same sort of price range as the retail editions.

 

[kola]

£325 ... can we just carry on using rc2?

Joking right

 

[Digital Punk]

Way way overpriced!

Guess I'll be sticking with XP for the time being and learning a lot more Linux.

 

[Kainz]

Sod that if I'm paying £185 for Home Prem! fs that can't be right.

 

[cymatty]

Yeah found the site, the OEM and Upgrage vesrions price are not up yet. So they will be cheaper than that so calm down lol.

 

[Valo]

Yeah found the site, the OEM and Upgrage vesrions price are not up yet. So they will be cheaper than that so calm down lol.

Exactly! Windows XP Pro Retail Box is about £200 if memory serves me right.

 

[Spudgun]

The basic version looks fine to me, i can't see anything at all that i might use in the versions above this, unless i have missed something

 

[tolien]

In the States it's been quoted at (Full/Upgrade) $399/259 (£211.38/137.21) Ultimate, $299/199 (£158.40/105.42) Business, $239/159 (£126.62/84.23) Home Premium and $199/99.95 (£105.42/52.95) Home Basic.

Even bearing in mind those prices presumably don't (if it applies) have tax included, that's a hell of a markup - £114 on Premium, £92 on Business, £62 HP and £50 on HB - on average 51%.

 

[james32]

is Windows Vista Home Basic still 32bit? ( no aero glass)
that means you wont see your 4gb of ram
and also be limited to under 2terrabyte of storage

 

[Scythe]

Those prices make baby jesus cry.

 

[Firegod]

Hope this helps..

A simple version of Windows Vista that is aimed at single PC homes. Windows Vista Home Basic is the baseline version of Windows Vista, and the version that all other product editions will build from. It will include features such as Windows Firewall, Windows Security Center, secure wireless networking, parental controls, anti-spam/anti-virus/anti-spyware functionality, network map, Windows Search, Movie Maker, Photo Library, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express with RSS support, P2P Messenger, and more. Windows Vista Home Basic is roughly analogous to Windows XP Home Edition. This version is aimed at general consumers, Windows 9x/XP Starter Edition upgraders, and price sensitive/first-time buyers. Like Vista Starter, Vista Home Basic will not support the new Aero user interface.

The marketing message: For mainstream Windows customers, Home Basic is where it all begins. Here, Microsoft will be pushing "peace of mind" and "performance," and will promise consumers a faster, more secure and reliable productivity experience. Home Basic is secure by default and easy to keep secure. You can trust Windows with your most important tasks and data and complete everyday tasks faster.

Think that's quite important to note. People may not realise that part when purchasing Vista which is a bit unfair, as I like how it's comparible to XP Home which is what I run at the moment. XP Home has been great for me, but now I am almost being FORCED to get the more expensive Vista Premium just so I can enjoy the refreshed look. Hmmmm!

EDIT: Basically I can see me spending a lot of time disabling all the extra c*ap and uninstalling half the stuff just to get the OS running decent.