2007-05-27 02:37:21 · 5 answers · asked by leyton 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
save a bit of money leyton by buying a oem version of windows vista,its basically a upgrade without all the bells and whistles
oem(or original equipment manufacturer)versions are normally only sold to system builders but online sites like misco and dabs will sell you a copy as long as you buy a mouse or keyboard for about £5
the only difference in a oem to a upgrade is support and warranty,the oem has limited support and warranty but i think if your good enough to install windows then you will be good enough to not need any support from microsoft
the cheapest o.e.m version i have seen is £54 for vista home basic(http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=263755&CatId=0)and £70 for vista home premium(http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=263771&CatId=1159)
even the oem version of vista ultimate is a snip at £120(http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=263766&CatId=1159),compared to the full version which is around £350
personally i would go for the premium version as it has all you need in vista,the 3d aero,voice recognition ect,,were as ultimate only has a few extra networking features
note:allways state you are a system builder when buying a oem copy of vista,however they dont normally ask
good luck mate!
2007-05-27 04:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is definative but the couple of times I checked it out I was looking at around £120.00 give or take, but I think it depends on the version and can be £150.00 or more. These prices are off the top of my head so I could be way out. Sorry.
2007-05-27 02:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is difficult to answer since retailers have different prices.
The upgrade can be purchased at brick or mortar stores as well as online.
2007-05-27 02:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don’t expect to use MS support, get an OEM version from £66 for Home Premium edition:
http://www.nextag.co.uk/windows-vista-oem/zzukzB1z0--search-html
2007-05-27 03:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by ROY L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure ur computer can handle it. if u dont have a dedicated graphics card, at least 1gb. ram and p4 HT or Pentium D then i suggest not upgrading and buy a new computer.
But if ur looking for a cheap price go to NewEgg
http://www.newegg.com
2007-05-27 02:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋