I've talked with a couple of people...
DO NOT GET the HOME Edition.
Stability and Performance are WORTH the few more dollars.
If you use your PC a lot during the day, PRO is the only way to go.
FYI. I'm not a MS fan, but I will never install a "home" edition on my PC.
just my .02 -
but ask yourself "the difference in the price divided by how long you will have it"....
is it worth it?