Microsoft has now released the prices for Windows 7. Customers who buy a computer with Vista installed on it between Friday 26th June and Thursday 22nd October will receive a FREE update to Windows 7. In Australia, the Home Premium version of Windows 7 will cost $299, the Professional version will be $449 and the Ultimate version comes with a price tag of $469. Compare all of this to Apples new Snow Leopard OS, coming in at a massive US$29!!! There is no pre-order options available, where as in the US customers can pre-order the new OS with a special pre-order discount of 50% off all versions. For those who can afford it, Windows 7 will hit shelves in Australian on Friday 22nd of October. -Copied from AEF Inc- -By LT Slap- I was going to put in the beta thread but I thought It might get lost within the pages of that thread =]
i used the beta and im using the release candidate as my computers main os now, ive had no problems and its been great, i love the way it condences all the windows of say internet explorer into one and then you hover over it and pick the one you want Anyways, ill be buying it when it comes out :thumbsup:
Those are Retail Prices: Upgrade -- Home Premium $A199 Professional Upgrade $A399 Ultimate Upgrade $A429
Ill wait for OEM prices. Wont be buying it until my RC licence runs out, but ****ed if Im ever going back to XP or Vista.
I totally agree with Tom, Vista and XP are now no longer in my thoughts when reformatting any of my families PC's. By that time it comes out as OEM There will be someone needing an upgrade allowing me to get more and more OEM versions to cover the machines I Manage..
Comparing the editions from windows P.O.V Which one is right for you? Yeah I am going to wait for OEM as well.
Since Microsoft is giving out free licenses which will last till june 2010, that should be enough time to get tired of windows 7 and ones the hype is over you could just go back to XP
can't wait to get my free licence of professional from tafe, thank you government for saving me $400.
Windows: Windows 7 Upgrade Option nothing FREE about it (direct from site) "So you want a new PC and you want Windows 7? No problem. We've worked with PC manufacturers to help you protect your PC investment. The companies below offer selected PCs that will qualify for the Windows 7 Upgrade Option*. Buy a qualifying PC today, then follow the manufacturer's instructions to get the software upgrade when Windows 7 releases. Prices and delivery methods will vary, please check the manufacturer's website for full details"
It's only a shipping and handling fee, so while it does cost you, it's technically a free upgrade.... https://fulfillment.msapoc.com/Dire...-7/Overview.aspx?CountryCode=AUS&locale=en-us
Yeah, like hell I'm going to pay that much money for an operating system. Good thing I'll have access to OEM and TechNet licenses.
Well Vista has been nothing but one issue after another. For instance the two reinstalls over the past week. I'll be hanging out for windows 7!
