Microsoft Announces Windows 7 Retail Prices Ahead of General Availability - Page 3

AsRock · Jun 26, 2009, 02:15 AM

HOLLY CRAP.. I know a place were the sun don't shine and they can put it there.

Kitkat · Jun 26, 2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Batou1986

this is the first os since 98se that ima actually buy ive been running the beta/rc client since they have been available and it has far succeeded my expectations.
in fact it i get better performance on my rig with W7 ultimate than i did in xp

same on my old and new machine i ddint need any cds for anything my printer it all worked. i didnt need to use a compatibilty or "xp mode either" vista started out great but they stoped listing half way threw. 7 showes they leared but M$ loves to forget so i hope they keep this up EVEN AFTER release. but its my primary on both machines now. Its great.

newtekie1 · Jun 26, 2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by t77snapshot

I'm still running Windows xp

and I was going to buy Vista sp1 Home Prem. for $99, I decided to wait for Win7 Home Prem. But $199?!!!!

I'm sure it is worth it. It is hard to save uo money so I think I will just get Vista sp2

Where did you find Vista SP1 Home Premium for $99?

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Originally Posted by Triprift

I still say it wont truelly shine till sp1 or 2 but then i might be proven wrong on that lol.

SP1 and SP2 will likely improve it, but right now it is as good as Vista SP2. After all, Win7 is based on Vista SP2 with a few upgrades.

timta2 · Jun 26, 2009, 03:18 AM

I'm thinking of moving to Redmond, the economy must be looking really good from there.

Nick89 · Jun 26, 2009, 03:47 AM

what version do I need to get if I need to install it on three compter in my house? cause I'm not buying it 3 times....

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Originally Posted by newtekie1

Where did you find Vista SP1 Home Premium for $99?

$99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488

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t77snapshot · Jun 26, 2009, 03:47 AM

Nick89, I see you edited your post and beat me to it

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Originally Posted by newtekie1

Where did you find Vista SP1 Home Premium for $99?

$99.99 for the OEM version > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488

Triprift · Jun 26, 2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by newtekie1

SP1 and SP2 will likely improve it, but right now it is as good as Vista SP2. After all, Win7 is based on Vista SP2 with a few upgrades.

wich is the way it should be looking forward to final release.

Kitkat · Jun 26, 2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick89

what version do I need to get if I need to install it on three compter in my house? cause I'm not buying it 3 times....
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They sell them in 3 pack oems too or i think there is somethng where u can just buy a key. Im not really sure i just buy one.

FreedomEclipse · Jun 26, 2009, 07:18 AM

hopefully there will be a way how i can extend the activation of my Win7 7100.

h3llb3nd4 · Jun 26, 2009, 11:23 AM

umm... $350 is quite cheap compared to prices here

Vista costed us around $450 once converted

Cuzza · Jun 26, 2009, 11:49 AM

How come no one likes shelling out money for something they use everyday and can't get through their important little computing lives without, the OS??

I blame China. If those pirating wankers would actually buy windows (95% of PCs in china have illegitimate windows, thats gotta be about 100million computers, lets say 1/4 or them decided to get win 7 at say $100 each, well thats big f*cken $$$$) then maybe MS wouldn't have to buttrape the rest of us as hard. oh not just china, but the rest of asia is pretty damn bad too. maybe. no hard facts here i'm basing this on my own little obscure perception.

Ketxxx · Jun 26, 2009, 11:57 AM

MS arserape you regardless. They always have. Just look at how much a copy of windows has always costed. Go back as far as you like, they were always expensive.

newtekie1 · Jun 26, 2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick89

what version do I need to get if I need to install it on three compter in my house? cause I'm not buying it 3 times....

No version allows you to install it on 3 computers at once, legally...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick89

$99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488

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Originally Posted by t77snapshot

Nick89, I see you edited your post and beat me to it

$99.99 for the OEM version > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488

Why are you comparing the OEM Vista prices to Retail Win7 prices? I do hope you know the difference between the OEM version and the Retail version, and realize there is a reason the OEM version is so much cheaper. I also hope you realize that the Win7 OEM prices will be as cheap, if not cheaper, since the Retail pricing for Home Premium is cheaper most assume the OEM pricing will be cheaper also.

jessicafae · Jun 26, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by newtekie1

I do hope you know the difference between the OEM version and the Retail version, and realize there is a reason the OEM version is so much cheaper.

Can someone explain why the OEM version is half the price of the retail? I assumed it was half because it comes without support (no retail support, no MS phone support).

The Vista OEM disclaimer (taken from newegg)

Quote:

Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

Maybe this also means one can not "upgrade" from the OEM version to another version. But since the upgrade price and OEM price are the same, this doesn't seem like a big deal.

If Win7 OEM is <$99 I will be very happy to pick up a copy once my RC1 expires.

Braveheart · Jun 26, 2009, 04:35 PM

im pre ordering pro version now.

Champ · Jun 26, 2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mdm-adph

Yep. I've never paid for a copy of Windows -- and now I never will.

(I'll never forgive them for the death of my boy.)

I can so understand where your coming from. I won't lie, I pirated my first Vista and it had more bugs than a dog kennel. I broke down and brought Vista 64. I hated I did that knowing they are trying to scrape it. I need to find me a better pirater.

Cold Storm · Jun 26, 2009, 04:50 PM

ahh I was typing it and someone beat me.. lol... Amazon has the same deal along with Tigerdirect, Fry's, Office Depot, Microsoft Store, & Best Buy.

lemonadesoda · Jun 26, 2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by btarunr

The English version will launch on October 22. PC OEM vendors will be able to start shipping PCs pre-installed with the OS on the same day. Apart from the English version, Windows 7 in Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Chinese (Hong Kong), will be available on the same day.

Err, the Russian version will be available BEFORE 22 October, for sure

Easo · Jun 26, 2009, 05:53 PM

Too much for me...

newtekie1 · Jun 26, 2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jessicafae

Can someone explain why the OEM version is half the price of the retail? I assumed it was half because it comes without support (no retail support, no MS phone support).

The Vista OEM disclaimer (taken from newegg)

Maybe this also means one can not "upgrade" from the OEM version to another version. But since the upgrade price and OEM price are the same, this doesn't seem like a big deal.

If Win7 OEM is <$99 I will be very happy to pick up a copy once my RC1 expires.

Essentially, you got it right. The OEM version is so much cheaper for several reasons:

1.) Microsoft does not have to provide support. It is the OEM's responsibility to provide support for OEM copies. If you buy an OEM copy of Windows for yourself, then it is your responsibility to support the OS yourself. If you do have to call Microsoft for support, Microsoft will charge you for the support call.

2.) The OEM copy can not be transferred from one computer to another. Once it is installed and activated on a computer, it can not be installed and activated on another. So if you buy the OEM copy and install it on your current computer, then buy a new computer later, you have to buy another copy. The retail version allows you to transfer the licence to another computer as long as you remove it from the previous computer first.

3.) It does't come with all the fancy packaging. You get the disc in a CD sleeve, licence sticker, and the quick start guide, that is it. The retail version comes in a fancy box, with a real instruction manual.

You can upgrade to a new version from the OEM version. However, you are still limitted by the OEM licence. So, say you have an OEM version of Vista, and you buy the upgrade version of Win7, and install it on your current computer. When you buy a new computer, because you can not transfer the Vista OEM licence to the new computer, you won't be able to install your Win7 Upgrade.

mdm-adph · Jun 26, 2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by newtekie1

2.) The OEM copy can not be transferred from one computer to another. Once it is installed and activated on a computer, it can not be installed and activated on another. So if you buy the OEM copy and install it on your current computer, then buy a new computer later, you have to buy another copy. The retail version allows you to transfer the licence to another computer as long as you remove it from the previous computer first.

Pretty sure they have to transfer the license if the mainboard in the first computer "breaks," and you have to buy a replacement.

CDdude55 · Jun 26, 2009, 09:05 PM

Dam those are expensive.

Nick89 · Jun 26, 2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitkat

They sell them in 3 pack oems too or i think there is somethng where u can just buy a key. Im not really sure i just buy one.

A 3 pack OEM is like 1000$... I just want to buy one CD/DVD and install it on 3 computers. I did that with XP and had no problems....

farlex85 · Jun 27, 2009, 01:20 AM

I guess they aren't really trying to compete w/ mac. I think I'll skip this unless I can get it for free. Not only does 7 offer nothing compelling over vista (yet), it is now overpriced (b/c I now consider mac competition, and you can get a $29 OS upgrade over there).

Damn you MS *shakes fist defiantly*

Jun 27, 2009, 04:03 AM

A couple of people have said it is a "lousy" upgrade disc. Would someone please explain why the upgrade disc is worse than the full version disc. I am running Vista 64 Ultimate but would like to upgrade to the Pro 7. Does anyone know if the Ultimate version is worth the extra moola. Thanx.

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Jun 27, 2009, 04:03 AM	#75
LaidLawJones Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	A couple of people have said it is a "lousy" upgrade disc. Would someone please explain why the upgrade disc is worse than the full version disc. I am running Vista 64 Ultimate but would like to upgrade to the Pro 7. Does anyone know if the Ultimate version is worth the extra moola. Thanx.

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