Hello – and hint: I’m not a technical person, basically a decent user.
Here’s the deal:
I need a new laptop, should I go Vista home or pro? Also need Office 2007, either Home/Student or Pro. I had a Dell with XP Pro with Office 2003 until I quit my job. Worked fine at home and with clients.
At home, I have HP Pavilion desktop with XP Home with Office 97 (yes, I know). What will compatibility issues be between Office 97 and Office 2007?
I have a wireless network at home – D-Link – worked fine with my old with my HP XP Home and ex-Dell XP Pro.
I will use the laptop at home and at work. It would be convenient to plug it into clients networks – currently all are currently XP Pro for internet access. Most will be making the change over the next year.
I have MANY work-related files on Office 97 and will need to transfer them to Office 2007.
As a start-up consulting business, what would be the best and cheapest route to achieve my objectives?
Should I also buy a new desktop to match the features I get with the new laptop? I don’t think I can run Office 2007 for Home & Students on XP Home. Not sure. Is there a way to piece it together without too many problems? Productivity without hassle is a key concern.
After I decide what to do, where can I get the best deal on the best machines for what I need – at home and with clients.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Jane
