Just ordered my copy of Win 7

[TheTeZ]

Just ordered my windows 7 from tiger direct, ill be getting the upgrade DVD - home premium... i figure the other couple features (which i can get through 3rd party software) aren't worth the extra money....

you get yours get?

 

[harpua]

I ordered the same version as you for the same reasons. I thought $50 was a pretty nice deal. I ordered mine from the MS store. I won't get the disks but I think I'll be able to get my key sooner than if I had to wait for the disks to arrive in the mail.

 

[matt_0978]

if u get ur keys already can u confirm if it'l work on 7264?

 

[richc46]

I ordered mine through Amazon, no shipping and no sales tax. I could not forego such a great deal. Although, I am anxious to get started, I will not install immedialty after receipt, I plan to wait a while, until the hot fixes arrive.

 

[harpua]

Darn, I should have bought from Amazon and saved on the sales tax. Oh well . . .

The RC is already good enough for me (been using one or another of the builds as my sole OS for months already) so I certainly don't see a need to wait for any fixes or service packs. This is not your usual release from MS.

I don't think MS is going to be releasing any keys to people who pre order Win 7 before Oct. 22nd.

 

[mlevy]

I imagine harpua is correct. MS likely won't release keys until 10/22. With any luck, retailers will ship the purchased DVDs so they arrive on that date...

 

[papaSmurph]

Also bought the Home Premium upgrade through Amazon...applied 25$ gift 'card' and only paid a final price of $24.99! Can't beat that. No tax, no shipping... But if you want to pay for shipping, they guarantee it will arrive on release day.

 

[Liberty]

I order quite a bit from Amazon. So, I'm an Amazon Prime member and we get free 2-day shipping ($3.99 overnight shipping). For the Windows 7 Upgrades, we get the free 2-day shipping, but will receive it by October 22. And yes, no tax as well.

I went with Professional for my PC, but got Home Premium for our kids PC. If it wasn't for XP Mode (XPM) which is free for Professional users, I probably would have settled for Home Premium myself and saved $50. That said, I want Ultimate for Boot from VHD functionality, but it isn't worth the premium IMHO. Not in my case.

Also bought the Home Premium upgrade through Amazon...applied 25$ gift 'card' and only paid a final price of $24.99! Can't beat that. No tax, no shipping... But if you want to pay for shipping, they guarantee it will arrive on release day.

 

[Cindy]

So as a quite new user of Windows 7 Ultimate RC1 what version would you recommend for me to buy when there released ?

Cindy X

 

[sergiogarcia9]

So as a quite new user of Windows 7 Ultimate RC1 what version would you recommend for me to buy when there released ?

Cindy X

If you are rich, ultimate. but if you arent you should go with Home premium you can preorder win 7 upgrade DVD's right now (Only in US and Canada for the moment) home premium for 50$ and Pro. for 99$.

- Sergio

 

[Orbital Shark]

I'm going to order 'Ultimate' just need to get a job to pay for it

Got first child due in 4.5 weeks so the chances are slim

 

[Cindy]

I do work so i will go for Ultimate (thanks guys, Hugs)

Got first child due in 4.5 weeks

Awwww all the best hon

 

[Cindy]

I'm just thinking I'm going to have to make a list of the apps i use in Windows 7 RC1, i did not bother with Vista so i will have to get new full version of Windows 7 Ultimate ... will have to save up

 

[sergiogarcia9]

I'm going to order 'Ultimate' just need to get a job to pay for it

Got first child due in 4.5 weeks so the chances are slim

Congrats! you want a bong and a blintz for celebration?

 

[Iknewitwin7]

I'm just thinking I'm going to have to make a list of the apps i use in Windows 7 RC1, i did not bother with Vista so i will have to get new full version of Windows 7 Ultimate ... will have to save up

You can buy the upgrade if you have XP or 2000, you don't need vista

 

[Cindy]

You can buy the upgrade if you have XP or 2000, you don't need vista

Oh thats good news ! thanks Iknewitwin7 (hugs) i can save some £££ then

 

[matt_0978]

I'm going to order 'Ultimate' just need to get a job to pay for it

Got first child due in 4.5 weeks so the chances are slim

Ultimate? Wow! I'd love that too but prob end up buying Win7 HP Upgrade (stoopid E! grrr). Know anywhere we can preorder bud?

congrats on the sprog Jeff btw!!! my daughter's are almost three and me son's one 2moz.

 

[Martin]

I got mine by free upgrade at hp for my pc. For laptop I just ordered from Bestbuy.com So I can pick up at my local store

 

[xan K]

I ordered Home Premium from Amazon.com too. Just $49.99 and free shipping. They haven't charged my credit card yet and maybe they won't until release time. can't wait!

 

[Dorfdad]

I just ordered Technet Plus for 239.99 Will get everything for evaluating at home best damn deal ever!