knothead34
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not sure how accurate this is......but some pricing anways.http://www.pcworld.com/article/166233/best_buy_memo_on_windows_7_outlines_upgrade_pricing.html
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It will be the end of piracy for sure.
The 50 dollars would be for the upgrade version and not the full version, right?
Vista Ultimate users should get free upgrades to Windows 7 do to getten' jipped on all those "Ultimate Extras" ..or lack thereof
Too bad I'm stuck. My Vista Home Premium is 32-bit, and I'm done with x86 for good. I wouldn't mind if the let me upgrade my x64 Ultimate to W7 Home x64.
Computerworld - A leaked memo from Best Buy claims that the retail chain will pre-sell Windows 7 upgrades for as little as $49.99 starting June 26, a technology enthusiast site reported today.
On Friday morning, Engadget posted an image of what it said was an internal Best Buy memo that outlined the company's plans for Windows 7, which Microsoft has announced will go on sale starting on Oct. 22.
The memo, which dubbed Windows 7 as more than just a "Vista that works" operating system, said that Best Buy would kick off pre-sales of Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional for $49.99 and $99.99, respectively, beginning June 26. The promotional prices will be good through July 11, the memo added.
Those prices are considerably lower than prices for similar Vista upgrades. An upgrade edition of Vista Home Premium, for example, lists for $129.95, and sells at online outlets such as Amazon.com for about $95. Vista Business, the edition closest to Windows 7 Professional, lists for $199.95 and sells on Amazon.com for $188.
Microsoft has been touting Windows 7 Home Premium as the default version for consumers, and Professional as the de facto choice for businesses that don't pay Microsoft for a Software Assurance licensing plan.
The Best Buy memo also appeared to confirm that Microsoft, computer makers and retailers will launch the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program in three weeks.
"Best Buy will begin a Technology Guarantee June 26, which guarantees customers a free Windows 7 operating system with PC purchase between June 26 and the Windows 7 launch day," the memo said. "Computers running Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate qualify for the upgrade as of June 26. This includes nearly all of our computers in the assortment, except for a couple of them."
The memo's dates and upgrade paths match what TechARP, a site that has repeatedly nailed Microsoft plans before they go public, had revealed as early as January 2009. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it would provide "special deals" on Windows 7 upgrades to buyers of Vista PCs before the new operating system launches, but declined to divulge any details, such as the launch date.
Today, the company kept mum. "We're continuing to work with our retail and OEM partners to provide Windows 7 Upgrade Option programs and other offers to consumers interested in experiencing Windows 7," a spokeswoman said in an e-mail. "We're excited to share additional details regarding these programs soon, but do not have additional details to announce at this time."
According to Best Buy, customers can place orders for Windows 7 on its Web site starting June 26, but copies won't ship until October.
Vista Ultimate users should get free upgrades to Windows 7 do to getten' jipped on all those "Ultimate Extras" ..or lack thereof
Who the hell brought ultimate for the ultimate extras? People brought ultimate because it got you the business features AND the home media features in one OS.
Exactly.
honestly i think most people who bought ultimate was to feel good. it was the best version available, and people like to have that.
honestly i think most people who bought ultimate was to feel good. it was the best version available, and people like to have that.
We'll never know, will we? I mean what's the point of speculating such a thing with no proof whatsoever? Besides, not that many people bought ultimate, IIRC Ultimate was about 7% of Vista sales. Not enough to get worked up about it, for sure.
Who the hell bought ultimate for the ultimate extras? People bought ultimate because it got you the business features AND the home media features in one OS.
The thing that sucks most when upgrading OS's isnt the cost or w/e...but its that a clean install is always the best..but then you lose your stuff like Office 2007 that you paid a mint for..
proof? easy. if everyone who bought ultimate was for it's built in features, there would not be complaining about it's lack of extra features after the sale.
Vista Ultimate users should get free upgrades to Windows 7 do to getten' jipped on all those "Ultimate Extras" ..or lack thereof
That's funny, pretty much every piece of software I've ever paid for has let me reinstall it.
My opinion...which i know wasnt asked for persay lol...but this is a forum. The thing that sucks most when upgrading OS's isnt the cost or w/e...but its that a clean install is always the best..but then you lose your stuff like Office 2007 that you paid a mint for..and etc.
Also...doesnt matter how much we complain that its not fair that Vista ultimate users dont upgrade for free or w/e....the electronic industry isnt out for our best interests and what feels best for our wallets...they want to get PAID.
Here's another link http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/06/05/leaked-best-buy-memo-reveals-windows-7-upgrade-pricing
cd keys don't care if it's 32bit or 64bit. I don't see why a x64 upgrade copy of home premium wouldn't work.
Right, but if it was an "upgrade" disk, I can't go from x86 to x64. At least I think I can't.
You can reinstall MS Office as many times as you need. Hell, I've moved mine across 3 builds and then 3 reformats at its current location. FYI
Really? When i have gotten mine it is allowed for installing only on 2 computers. And iv kinda assumed if i uninstall it, upgrade to vista for example, then try to reinstall it (having used the second install on my laptop) that it would consider it a third install, and wont let me.
It's a $30 update because it's a goddamned SERVICE PACK. $50 for an upgrade once every 3 years is far better than a $30 update every year.