Xp or Vista or Xp and Vista Voucher? options!

[Pete Davies]

For my new build I will need a new OS.

I'm not that interested in Vista until any teething problems get sorted and the cost comes down.
But I understand (Via Scan & Hexus) that there are restrictions on using the Vista upgrade voucher,
if I wanted to up grade at a later date.

So what is the best deal to get Windows XP on my new build, and what would you suggest about the Vista upgrade Voucher?

Cheers.

[cotswoldcs]

Go for this:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=498853


You'll need to order some qualifying "Non-peripheral computer hardware component" such as a motherboard or hard drive.

You'll have to pay for delivery to get your Vista Home Premium upgrade and installing Vista will mean giving up you XP licence.

Other than that I don't think it's a bad idea - will work out slightly more expensive than Vista (with no XP) but not by much.

[Pete Davies]

Cool. But what is the difference between the product you mention and the following?

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=498849

Plus are there any time constraints attached to when I upgrade using the voucher?

[d3fiant]

Cool. But what is the difference between the product you mention and the following?

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=498849

Plus are there any time constraints attached to when I upgrade using the voucher?

urs is for Home edition, the other is for Media Center Edition, if u do not need the MCE capabilities or interface then go for urs. I just ordered Vista Home Premium OEM from Scan, only cost me £71 plus a 66p mouse to cover the 'hardware' aspect of the OEM license