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Windows Vista EditionHome Basic1Home Premium2Business3Ultimate4
Features
Windows Defender and Firewall YYYY
Aero and Windows Flip 3D YYY
Windows Mobility and Tablet PC support YYY
Windows Meeting Space YYY
Windows Media Center YY
Business Backup and Networking, Remote Desktop YY
BitLocker Drive Encryption Y
Price
Suggested full price:$199$239$299$399
Suggested upgrade price:$100$159$199$259
Footnotes: 1 Allows in-place upgrades from XP Home. 2 Allows in-place upgrades from XP Home Media Center. 3 Allows in-place upgrades from XP Home, Media Center, and Professional. 4 Allows in-place upgrades from XP Home, Media Center, Pro, and Tablet PC.