Windows Vista For System Builders

[win man]

Well i was going to buy windows vista home premium for system builders for my new build iv'e been hearing diffrent things about what the difference's are between system builder edition and regular all i know is you don't get support and i don't need that im a pretty advanced computer user.So can any body tell me the difference's Between System Builder
And Regular Home Premium Windows Vista.

 

[resonance451]

Uhh, the OEM version costs $99 and the retail version costs $230 and comes in a plastic case instead of a sleeve.

That's about it.

 

[WR2]

You can get Vista support for OEM/system builders version. You just pay for it ($59 per incident) if you need it. You just don't get the free support (no charges for 90 days) that comes with the retail version. There is always the free self support and MS forums options as well - no charges for OEM users.

The retail package has both the 32bit and 64bit versions included. OEM is just a single version - 32bit or 64bit.
OEM version is tied to the first system on which it's installed. The retail license allows you to move that copy of Vista over to a future new system.
Retail vs OEM licensing