To choose between Windows Vista Home Basic and Windows Vista Home Premium, rate them on the comparison parameters by entering scores (+ve or -ve) in the comparison tool.
The total points are automatically shown in the top row. This should help you decide.
Elegant Windows Aero desktop (glass menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, Live Thumbnails):
No
Yes
For laptops – Windows Mobility Center:
No
Yes
Tablet PC support:
No
Yes
Collaboration tool – Windows Meeting Space:
No
Yes
Use secondary displays – Windows SideShow:
No
Yes
Windows Media Center:
No
Yes
Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore to protect against hardware failure:
No
No
Windows Fax and Scan:
No
No
Scheduled Backup for automatically backing up files:
No
Yes
Remote Desktop Connection:
No
No
Network and Sharing Center:
Yes
Yes
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption for data protection:
No
No
Windows DVD Maker:
No
Yes
Premium Games – Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, Inkball:
No
Yes
Windows Movie Maker in High Definition:
No
Yes
Windows Vista Home Basic and Home Premium are both positioned for personal use. For most users, both editions offer enough features to be fully equipped to serve their needs.
