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| Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit for System Builders [DVD] | ![Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit for System Builders [DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QLJZw9J1L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $171.15
Buy New: $93.90
You Save: $77.25 (45%)
New (7) Used (1) from $93.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 2763
Format: Dvd-rom
Platform: Windows Vista
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: System Builders (32-bit) [DVD]
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9
MPN: 1315139
Model: 66I-00715
UPC: 882224347716
EAN: 0882224347716
ASIN: B000MFDJ1A
Release Date: January 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Do Not Buy Anything from TigerDirect even through Amazon March 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As noted ordered a 3 pack of software.
Was shipped only a single pack.
Amazon could not help as order was through TigerDirect.
Finally got to Tiger customer service and was told price
was a "typo". (Note "typo" was on PriceGrabber, Amazon and
TigerDirects own website.)
Was told nothing could be done, get and RMA number and return
if not wanted. Was lied to by c/s agent that said I would be reimbursed for return shipping. Emailed receipt for cost of return shipping and
was told they would not reimburse cost.
Bait and Switch at its best. Best advice NEVER order anything from
TigerDirect even through Amazon.
OEM Price is right March 8, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Having used the beta since last year, I kind of new what I was getting. I enjoy it very much, though I still have some reasonably small complaints.
I wouldn't really recommend for the masses though as I think XP is still a very good system. The difference between Windows 98 and XP was huge and made it worth installing a new OS. I really can't say the same for Vista. Bells & Whistles and security are improved no doubt, but the average consumer really doesn't need them or the upgrade it'll take in hardware to do so.
Having said the above, If you got XP keep it and maybe get a "Vista Transformation Pack" to give you the look.
 If you need a new computer February 26, 2007
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
there's no reason not to get a Vista box. It's fairly stable, but not without it's bugs. In the 2 weeks I've been using it, I would say it runs into more problems than XP. But recovering from those pitfalls is smoother than XP. On the whole, it's a wash as an upgrade.
If you have a stable XP box that meets your needs, there's no compelling reason to make the switch. The software is on the pricey side, but the expense is not limited to that alone. To get the most from the new bells and whistles of the Premium edition, you'll probably need to upgrade some hardware for the new Aero graphic interface.
Some of Aero is nice. The sidebar gadgets are nifty, as is the flip between windows feature. OTOH, the transparent title bars get old after a few days and it locks you into a default lilac color scheme for the menubars and whatnot. You can revert to a classic window layout with complete control over the appearance, but it takes away Aero's nicer features when you do. I'd much prefer it if I could keep the sidebar and window flip, without being tied to Aero's window appearance. Maybe they'll fix this annoyance in a future upgrade, then again, maybe they won't.
By far, the biggest annoyance with this OS is the security 'feature' designed to protect your computer from - you. Sometimes it seems you click more warning and approval boxes than you do just using the computer. You can disable this completely - at a price. It can cause some software - such as Adobe Acrobat to not install. Like with the Aero feature, it's all or nothing. There are no in between settings. Switching back and forth between the settings also carries a price. After the required reboot, many personal settings, passwords, cookies, etc are gone. The thing to do is to set up a user account with each setting and switch back and forth as needed. Again, maybe they will fix this aggravation in a future upgrade.
Sooner or later, all PC users will be using this OS. It's inescapable and we all know it. That said, there is nothing about Vista Home Premium that should make you feel any need to rush into it.
Buyer beware February 16, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
vista home 32 premium OEM is OK.
Just be sure that your hardware is relatively new.
My Lexmark printer and Sound Blaster Live card are
not going to be supported in this OS. If your happy
with your system and arent buying a new computer for awhile
get the OEM its cheaper and is the same as the $100 more on.
I recommend waiting to buy Vistas till the first service pack
comes out, Vistas is still unstable. I am getting Blue Screens
of Death daily (yeah they brought it back, grrr). But it did fix
problems that I had with my video card and once more companies make
their product Vistas compatible I would give this product 4 stars.
No 5 stars since they released a product far far to early.
 Works great on Dell laptops! February 12, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
So, I bought this for my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop and it installed flawlessly. It replaced a OEM version of XP that came with the machine, so what better way to upgrade than with a OEM version of Vista? I just couldn't justify spending the full amount for the retail version. This is the same exact thing. If you don't plan on moving it to another system (which, I've never heard of people doing that anyway) then get this system builder's version. It's the cheapest here and with free shipping, you can't beat it.
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