Massively inconsisent pricing

You really need to read each description from each seller.
The 3rd link looks like OEM versions which are locked to the first PC you install it on. Also you get only one disk, either 32bit or 64bit.

The Full and Upgrade versions have both 32bit and 64bit disks and can be reinstalled on any system but only one at a time.

The £40 from the 2nd link is just a product key to upgrade from Home ver to Pro ver. Its called Anytime Upgrade. And some of the others are shipped from the US.

Jim

The 3rd link looks like OEM versions which are locked to the first PC you install it on.

Okay so let's say I need to upgrade the motherboard in the future, or the hard drive / SSD breaks, can I make the change/upgrade if need be? I thought OEM meant a lesser warranty, minimal packaging and no 'extras', but the lock in sounds like a concern. At any time, I'll keep it on one PC, so I intent to stay legal.

Also you get only one disk, either 32bit or 64bit.

I'll just choose and keep with 64bit, so that's not a concern.

The £40 from the 2nd link is just a product key to upgrade from Home ver to Pro ver. Its called Anytime Upgrade. And some of the others are shipped from the US.

How did you figure that out? It doesn't say. In fact, I tried "adding to basket" to see what it would say, and the item was listed as:

Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Full Version (PC DVD), 1 User - Microsoft; DVD-ROM
Condition: New
In stock
£40.00
You Save:
£179.99 (81%)

Thanks for looking at those. Some of the confusion is lifting, though the massive disparity in the prices is still weird... (£80 difference (100 -> £180) just because of OEM is still big)

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Condition: New
In stock
£40.00
You Save:
£179.99 (81%)

Thanks for looking at those. Some of the confusion is lifting, though the massive disparity in the prices is still weird... (£80 difference (100 -> £180) just because of OEM is still big)

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Considering it is an OS, go to a local store so you know what you are getting. If you have Windows on your system now, you can get the Upgrade. If not you need the Full Version. If you buy the OEM, it locks the OS and computer together.

Buying the £40.00 one from amazon you will get the product you paid for, since it adds to the basket as shown below.

If you don't get the proper thing, open a claim with Amazon.com.

Here is the listing for the £40.00.



Read the last line. It states it is Anytime Upgrade. Anytime Upgrade is a special procedure to upgrade from one version of Win 7 to a higher version and is just the new Product Code.

The OEM version was originally sold to PC vendors to be used when they sold a new system and is tied to the PC it is first installed on. You can repair the PC with new parts as long as it matches the original equipment and it will be fine, but you cant upgrade to a newer motherboard.

I know it gets confusing so if you find what you want post back and we will review it. If you own a copy of XP or Vista you can use the Upgrade disks, but there are set procedures to get it to activate.

Jim

Weird. It said full version with DVD for me... That's confusing as heck.

Anyway, if you add it to your cart, and it says "full version" it doesn't matter, because if you don't get the full version, Amazon will take care of you

The one for £40.00 is definitely the Anytime Upgrade. Take a look at on that page at the "25 new" and you'll see all that are available and the different prices.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...&condition=new

The "Full Version" is £157.73