FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Windows 7 boxed and ready for pre-orders

Post Date: 2009-06-26
 Post Reply Post Reply
Page  12>
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: Windows 7 boxed and ready for pre-orders
    Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 12:35am
Windows 7 boxed and ready for pre-orders

Official pricing revealed



In addition to the pictures of boxes for its upcoming Windows 7 that will hit retail on October 22nd, Microsoft has finally revealed the official price for each version of its new and shiny OS. Limited pre-order apparently starts tomorrow, June 26th and we are quite sure that these will be quite hard to get but not in lines as for iPhone 3Gs.

Those who already have Vista and XP will need to give the great and mighty Microsoft a sum of US $119.99, $199.99 or $219.99 for Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate upgrade and those that want a full retail disc will need to cough up US $199.99, $299.99 or $319.99 respectively.

Those lucky ones that will be able to pre-order their copy tomorrow will get it at $49.99 for Home Premium and US $99.99 for Professional. Unfortunately, these are limited and are expected to sell out like hot cakes.

In order to grab some customers, manufacturers like HP and probably even Sony will offer free upgrades from Vista to Windows 7 for systems sold after tomorrow and we are pretty sure that the rest of the bunch will join soon. Guys at Engadget are giving away 100 codes that guarantee a pre-order spot as a part of its recession antidote campaign, so you might want to check it out here.




Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
pockyking535 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 87 		  Quote pockyking535 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 12:38am
Dang, I Win7 want it sooooooooo bad!  Heart
"I can't believe I'm going to work on my b-day!"I can't believe I'm doing laundry on my b-day!
"I can't believe I'm paying for sex on my birthday! Rip off. There should be a discount -- Jim Gaffigan
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 12:40am
well then pay $119.99 or $199.99

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
pockyking535 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 87 		  Quote pockyking535 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 12:45am
Gladly!Ouch  Oh wait...I um...lost my wallet while...I was...cleaning my...room.  Can I borrow some from you?!?!? Broken%20Heart
"I can't believe I'm going to work on my b-day!"I can't believe I'm doing laundry on my b-day!
"I can't believe I'm paying for sex on my birthday! Rip off. There should be a discount -- Jim Gaffigan
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:04am
sure how much do you need?

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
pockyking535 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 87 		  Quote pockyking535 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:08am
EVERYTHING YOU HAVE!!!  Um I mean...uh...why don't you just give me you credit card?  No?  Ok, how 'bout you win the lottery (((which in NJ is up to like $80,000,000!!!))) and then give me $1,000,000?  Does that sound good?  
"I can't believe I'm going to work on my b-day!"I can't believe I'm doing laundry on my b-day!
"I can't believe I'm paying for sex on my birthday! Rip off. There should be a discount -- Jim Gaffigan
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:09am
Sure, just give me the winning numbers and I will give you the mill


Edited by DST4ME - 26 Jun 2009 at 1:10am

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
pockyking535 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 87 		  Quote pockyking535 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:13am
ok the winning numbers are: 08,13,25,35,42 and the MegaBall number is 38

(If you actually play this game, MegaMillions, for some reason, and win with the numbers I gave you, I really do expect to see a piece of your newly acquired dough!! THAT GOES FOR EVERYONE!!)  lol although its not very likely...sadly...Wink


Edited by pockyking535 - 26 Jun 2009 at 1:17am
"I can't believe I'm going to work on my b-day!"I can't believe I'm doing laundry on my b-day!
"I can't believe I'm paying for sex on my birthday! Rip off. There should be a discount -- Jim Gaffigan
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:37am
lol if I actually play it and actually win, I will actually give you the agreed amount.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
pockyking535 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 87 		  Quote pockyking535 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:41am
I actually REALLY like that idea! Confused
"I can't believe I'm going to work on my b-day!"I can't believe I'm doing laundry on my b-day!
"I can't believe I'm paying for sex on my birthday! Rip off. There should be a discount -- Jim Gaffigan
Back to Top
e06028 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 387 		  Quote e06028 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:50am
Just ordered mine.  The only problem is they did not say if the pre-order was 32 or 64 bit.  I sure hope it is 64 or my old pc will get a new look.
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:52am
well why don't you email/call and double check, you don't want to pay for a 64-bit then get stuck with a 32-bit

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Jun 2009 at 1:55am

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
e06028 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 387 		  Quote e06028 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:53am
I guess I can do that.  
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:54am
Good to see you e06028, how you been?

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
e06028 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 387 		  Quote e06028 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 2:00am
I have been good, been real busy with work, traveling a lot.  I get to be home next week and then back to the road.  How about you, you doing ok?

By the way according to the pre-order the disc will be able to upgrade you to 64 or 32 bit.  Thank God
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 2:10am
I've been ok, same old, same old here, glad to hear things are good with you.


so it upgrades you to both, thats good.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
MyNameisBrian View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 202 		  Quote MyNameisBrian Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 7:06am
Jeez I thought they were going to try to make Windows 7 cheaper. :[
Back to Top
Samael View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 488 		  Quote Samael Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:08pm
I am pre-ordering soon, anyone know where I can do that for Canada? Or do I have to get the American version being that my Vista is American.

And e06028 thanks for clearing that 64bit thing up, I was wondering the same thing.

O and hey everyone :D
Why do they blame me for all their little failings? They use my name as if I spent my entire day sitting on their shoulders, forcing them to commit acts they would otherwise find repulsive - Lucifer
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 1:37pm
Originally posted by MyNameisBrian

Jeez I thought they were going to try to make Windows 7 cheaper. :[


Every place has been saying that win7 was going to be more expensive.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
e06028 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 387 		  Quote e06028 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 3:10pm
With the economy the way it is everyone is raising prices to make a little more profit. Microsoft always looks for ways to raise prices, they know that sooner or later you have to upgrade and with no competition you are at their mercy.  In any case the $49 price for upgrade is still available for now, that is a good price.  You can get it at Amazon by clicking this link.

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Premium-Upgrade/dp/B002DHLUWK/ref=br_lf_m_1000392481_1_2_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=software&pf_rd_p=482085411&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000392481&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Z10XT6V9T6GTP62J2H0
Back to Top
Onkel_Ken View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 17 Dec 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2961 		  Quote Onkel_Ken Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 9:20pm
I ran the upgrade advisor and it said I could upgrade from Vista 64 Home Premium to windows 7 premium or ultimate without reloading my applications but if I chose a different version such as Windows 7 Professional I would have to do a clean install.  I want the Professional version since it allows the virtual XP etc. 
 
Has anybody else saw this as an issue or know anything about it??
 
I am not thrilled about starting from scratch!!
Velox X/AMD 5900X/MSI X570 Pro Carbon MB/32GB DDDR 3600 DSPS/850W PS/500GB Samsung 980 Pro/1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus/500 GB HDD/Sound Blaster AE-7/EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080 10GB/Liquid CPU cooler AIO/
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Jun 2009 at 11:47pm
Onkel_Ken, good to see you , some things are different for each version so if you have home it can only be upgraded to home, if you have pro, it can only be upgraded to pro, ultimate can only be upgraded to ultimate.

to be honest I would prefer to do a fresh install, its the best way to avoid any headaches, I remember the XP upgrade to Vista created lot of problems.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
Onkel_Ken View Drop Down
DS Veteran
DS Veteran

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 17 Dec 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2961 		  Quote Onkel_Ken Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 4:55pm
Thanks for the info DST4ME.  I went ahead and pre-ordered the Windows 7 Premium at $49.99 to be shipped to my home.  With tax and shipping it was $58.40 which is still a pretty decent discount from the base normal price of $119.99 before tax and shipping.  They also mentioned they won't charge the credit card till it ships at the end of October.
 
I am looking forward to seeing how it compares to Vista 64.  Most people I talk to say Vista 64 is ineffecient and slow but I have never noticed that.  It has always ran very fast for me.  Maybe having a DS Beast 920 overclocked to 3.59 with a 295 and 6 GB makes even bad software seem good.  Angry


Edited by Onkel_Ken - 27 Jun 2009 at 4:57pm
Velox X/AMD 5900X/MSI X570 Pro Carbon MB/32GB DDDR 3600 DSPS/850W PS/500GB Samsung 980 Pro/1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus/500 GB HDD/Sound Blaster AE-7/EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080 10GB/Liquid CPU cooler AIO/
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 5:10pm
anybody that can tell the speed difference between XP/vista and win7 is not human, you will see when you upgrade there is no speed difference to be noticed.

I never noticed it and 64 can calculate faster then x 32bit anyways, so some thing are actually faster, not that we will notice that either

I have been told if you want to fresh install, you stick in the win7 dvd and when it ask where you OS is or vista is, you can just pop in the vista DVD and win7 will do a fresh install of win7

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
e.fruman View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 14 May 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 140 		  Quote e.fruman Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 5:20pm
i have access to windows 7 ultimate for free and as many as i want so good for me, but if anyone wants it I will sell it at 50$ a pop when it comes out.
Back to Top
bullseyehk View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Dec 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 212 		  Quote bullseyehk Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 7:12pm
Originally posted by e.fruman

i have access to windows 7 ultimate for free and as many as i want so good for me, but if anyone wants it I will sell it at 50$ a pop when it comes out.


isn't that illegal in some way?
Back to Top
e.fruman View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 14 May 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 140 		  Quote e.fruman Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 7:22pm
not really, I work for a company that gives me access to it straight from Microsoft.
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 7:25pm
but he codes are for that company's use right? its for their employees and the companies PCs.

Edited by DST4ME - 27 Jun 2009 at 7:26pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
Vipersneak View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 22 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 213 		  Quote Vipersneak Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 7:44pm
Windows 7 simply adds features to Vista and renames it.  That doesn't make it bad, but if someone tells you Vista sucks, then so does W7.  Since SP1, Vista has been great.  As will Windows 7 be.
 
One way to get Windows 7 for free.........buy a new computer from DS!
Intel i5 3570 @ 4.0 GHz
ASUS Sabertooth Z77 MB
8 Gb of Corsair Vengence 1600
nVidia 670 FTW
120 Gb Corsair GTX SSD
1 TB WD Caviar Black HDD (3gb/sec)
800 watt Corsair GS PSU
Back to Top
e.fruman View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 14 May 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 140 		  Quote e.fruman Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 8:39pm
yes it's for the employes and the company but I see it as one of my benefits I have been using them for home and friends and a few extra bucks =].
Back to Top
e06028 View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 07 Feb 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 387 		  Quote e06028 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 10:30pm
If anyone needs a link to the upgrade advisor for Window 7 click this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4bd9-9e51-2497c146af15
Back to Top
bullseyehk View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: 08 Dec 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 212 		  Quote bullseyehk Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Jun 2009 at 11:23pm
Originally posted by e.fruman

yes it's for the employes and the company but I see it as one of my benefits I have been using them for home and friends and a few extra bucks =].
 
piracy and admited felon?
Back to Top
CJ1984 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 33 		  Quote CJ1984 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Jun 2009 at 1:33am
Just picked up the $99 upgrade to W7 Pro from Newegg.  I'm running Vista Home Premium right now - hope I didn't need Vista Pro first in order to upgrade to W7 Pro... Approve
Back to Top
DST4ME View Drop Down
DS ELITE
DS ELITE

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Jun 2009 at 1:40am
Yes you do as far as I know but I'm not sure, one of my members told me that you have to have the version you want to upgrade to.

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
Back to Top
Vipersneak View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie

Email address used to purchase matched with forums account email.

Joined: 22 May 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 213 		  Quote Vipersneak Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Jun 2009 at 8:41am
"yes it's for the employes and the company but I see it as one of my benefits I have been using them for home and friends and a few extra bucks =]. "
 
LoL - I do not think I would advertise that fact on the internet.  Does your company pay Microsoft for each copy?  If so, then it's only your company that you are stealing from.  If it is a license your company has with Microsoft, then Microsoft will come after you, something you probably should try to avoid.
Intel i5 3570 @ 4.0 GHz
ASUS Sabertooth Z77 MB
8 Gb of Corsair Vengence 1600
nVidia 670 FTW
120 Gb Corsair GTX SSD
1 TB WD Caviar Black HDD (3gb/sec)
800 watt Corsair GS PSU
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 9.960938E-02 seconds.