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    As a gamer, will I miss anything from Home Premium/Ultimate in Business?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kain, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. Kain

    Kain Notebook Evangelist

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    :confused:

    Want to order a 8510p soon. :)
     
    Kain, Nov 19, 2007
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    no you wont. In fact i got basic so i wouldnt get all the junk like aero that would make vista even more a resource hog. Check on MS site the differences in the OS'es.... You basically get bull features with the "upgrades" and pay more for it (unless you consider media center useful). I got the basic, im a gamer and my machine runs great.
     
    DeusEx, Nov 19, 2007
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    Finally, another gamer using a mobile workstation.

    In my opinion, get either Basic or Business, because the media-loaded Vista levels will just fill your hard drive with bloatware that you most likely will not use.
    Also, business has enhanced security features.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Nov 19, 2007
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    I'd advise getting Basic unless you already know you'll need elements of another version. It's really not worth paying for the more expensive versions.

    That is, unless you're a gamer in the sense of Windows Hold'em :laugh:!
     
    Apollo13, Nov 20, 2007
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    Nope, unless you want to play any games that come with premium (such as majong :) ).

    There's no reason to downgrade to Basic as Business is already included in the Vostro price. If you want to disable Aero, you can.
     
    LostPhil, Nov 20, 2007
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    Hey DeusEx! Do you play the game?
     
    Exodemia, Nov 20, 2007
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  7. DeusEx

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    yes i finished both deus ex 1 And deus ex 2 :) Now gaming bioshock since that somewhat resembles DX.
     
    DeusEx, Nov 20, 2007
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    Cool do you play MP Deus Ex?
     
    Exodemia, Nov 21, 2007
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    Actually if u love gaming then stay away from any version other than basic,
    I personally find aero not worth the extra money..
    Vista basic is cool & u can add-ons such as objectdock.
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 21, 2007
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