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    <p>If your hardware supports it; x64 is really the way to go (improved compile time, much higher maximum ram). RAM is awfully cheap these days and if you end up running Windows7 for a few years; it's very likely that you'll enjoy the benefit of 8+gigs of RAM. </p> <p>I was unable to find a Windows 7 32bit vs. 64bit benchmark - but here is one for Vista.</p> <p><a href="http://64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html</a></p> <p>The 64-bit does outperform the 32-bit OS.</p> <p>Beyond that, the differences are pretty superficial for your needs. At least, from what you've posted. Take a look below and see if anything is a must have. Each progressive version includes all of the features of the earlier ones - of if you really, really want Windows 7's encrypting file system - You can go with Professional or anything higher.</p> <p>Below is a quick summary...</p> <p><strong>Windows 7 Home Premium</strong></p> <ul> <li>Aero Glass &amp; advanced Window navigation</li> <li>Windows Touch (Multi-touch and handwriting support) Video demo, More here</li> <li>Windows Media Center</li> <li>Internet Explorer 8: Web slices, accelerators, InPrivate Browsing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Windows 7 Professional</strong></p> <ul> <li>Domain Join (Step-By-Step Guide)</li> <li>Group Policy Controls (More)</li> <li>Location Aware Printing</li> <li>Encrypting File System</li> <li>Advanced Backup (First Look)</li> <li>Offline Folders (more)</li> <li>transparent caching, background sync for offline files</li> <li>Remote Desktop Host (More)</li> <li>Windows Mobility Center: Presentation Mode</li> </ul> <p><strong>Windows 7 Enterprise</strong></p> <ul> <li>DirectAccess keeps mobile users connected on the go</li> <li>BranchCache makes file access faster (TechNet description)</li> <li>Search information on the PC, mail or SharePoint</li> <li>BitLocker protects data on a PC and portable drives</li> <li>AppLocker lets you control what user’s can run</li> <li>Virtual Desktop Infrastructure made better</li> </ul>
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