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Windows 7 pre-order (perhaps still) available

Discussion in 'Techno-Magic' started by Ragusa, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. Ragusa

    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    :shake: I am lucky to have grabbed one of the few available Windows 7 Home Premium pre-orders :shake: for about a third (~50 Euro) of the prospective price of the product when it hits the shelves in October (i.e. I don't expect it to be any cheaper than its Vista equivalents). So, everybody who is interested ought to hurry - in most of the stores I looked for it the offer was already sold out.

    I don't want to go back to Vista 64. I am using (superior) Windows 7 RC atm, and I wanted to buy Windows 7 when it comes out anyway. A golden opportunity.

    Check SP's stores for it if you're interested :)

    Mental Note: I ought to sell my Vista 64 Home Premium asap, as long as it is still worth something.
     
    Ragusa, Jul 15, 2009
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    I don't believe you can legally sell your Vista 64 Home Premium (unless you also have some other version) because the WIndows 7 pre-orders with the discount are for upgrade versions.
     
    Blackthorne TA, Jul 15, 2009
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    Taluntain, Jul 15, 2009
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    Well, I do think what I bought is not just an upgrade option, but the whole thing. For that speaks that I got the delivery estimate 23 Oct 2009 - 26 Oct 2009, thee date Windows 7 hits the shelves anyway.

    In that light, my Vista 64 Premium is at the very least dispensable. As for whether I am allowed to sell it, I'll need to have another look. Thanks for the heads up on that BTA.

    From what I found out the pre-order-mania is a promotional stunt by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited ahead of the market introduction of Windows 7 (according to their German site). That means, the offer is perhaps only limited to Europe. Overview on the pre-order on the site of Microsoft UK.
     
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    Eligibility implies it's an upgrade Click on the "How do I know I am eligible for this offer" link.

    Pretty sneaky of them; they do not really make it clear anywhere else that I saw from your link.

    Based on US information though the upgrade versions were the only ones being discounted on this preorder deal; the full retail versions were still their significantly higher price.
     
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    Hah! Sneaky indeed. Bastards. I thought I'd be able to refinance my VISTA purchase.
    Then again, considering that I wanted to buy Windows 7 anyway, it is a bargain still.
     
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    Most Vista 64 Premiums now come with a FREE Window 7 upgrade coupon. I was considering buying Vista Ultimate for $189 to obtain the best Window 7 available; however, I can sit and use Window Vista until I'm ready for a full PC upgrade, which is just around the corner.
     
    Munchkin Blender, Jul 20, 2009
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    Is this retroactive? Does it apply to Vista 64 Premiums purchased in the past, or only ones you purchase now?

    I would absolutely not mind a free Windows 7 upgrade :) That will definitely push me to getting it once it's out.
     
    Ziad, Jul 20, 2009
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    No. You only get a free Win7 coupon if you buy Vista brand new, or certain new computers, during the offer period.
     
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    Yeah, having bought Vista 64 last October screws me. Punishment for the early buyer I guess.

    I use Windows 7 RC 64 bit now. I'm curious, can I used my new Win7 key to upgrade that without having to reinstall?
     
    Ragusa, Jul 21, 2009
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    We had to uninstall older windows 7 versions before installing rc 7100 I remember. So, it seems unlikely to me. The release candidate is the ultimate version I believe.
     
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