Windows pre-order - Page 11

Toby · 15-07-2009, 11:23

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Originally Posted by Jhadur

I wonder how many people will be caught out by the fact that there's no web browser pre-installed with Win7

Not nearly as many people as will be caught out by the need to install afresh.

"What do you mean I can't upgrade my XP/Vista installation!!?!??!?!?!"

Peige · 15-07-2009, 11:30

Just pre ordered from amazon, nearly ordered two (laptop and pc) will ponder the second for a while but thats a stonking intro price...

Psymonkee · 15-07-2009, 11:30

>.< @ Staples. Confirmed via phone that they will take money now and dispatch later. Asked to cancel and they can't find my order :\

\0/

Jhadur · 15-07-2009, 12:03

I've succumbed and ordered a Home Edition from Amazon. This may be my first proper OS for a while

Del Lardo · 15-07-2009, 12:10

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8151342.stm

Quote:

Analysts IDC predict that some 177 million copies of the operating system will be in place by the end of 2010, 50 million of which will be in Europe. The firm estimates that products and services surrounding Windows 7 will generate $320bn (£195bn).

Kreeeee · 15-07-2009, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Streeteh

Legit or non legit? I know i'm stating the obvious but it doesn't matter how many non legit copies you install. If it's legit you've somehow managed to hax the Vista activation via accidental voodoo magics

Legit. It's an academic alliance business version from my university with my own private serial.

SiD the Turtle · 15-07-2009, 13:05

Just pre-ordered three copies of HP from Amazon. Bargain price.

Glaucus · 15-07-2009, 13:45

how have you been screwed by play before?

tempted to get some on amazon then cancel play.

Mark · 15-07-2009, 13:55

More HP and Pro currently available @ eBuyer.

Edit - Now have 2x Pro and 3x HP - all eBuyer. All that lot and it's still under £300.

Glaucus · 15-07-2009, 14:03

Ditched play and went for amazon.

15-07-2009, 11:30	#103
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	>.< @ Staples. Confirmed via phone that they will take money now and dispatch later. Asked to cancel and they can't find my order :\ \0/ __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

15-07-2009, 12:03	#104
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	I've succumbed and ordered a Home Edition from Amazon. This may be my first proper OS for a while __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." Last edited by Jhadur; 15-07-2009 at 12:24.

15-07-2009, 13:05	#107
SiD the Turtle Columbian Coffee Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 90	Just pre-ordered three copies of HP from Amazon. Bargain price. __________________ SiDTheTurtle.co.uk - Updated 27/09

15-07-2009, 13:45	#108
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	how have you been screwed by play before? tempted to get some on amazon then cancel play. __________________

15-07-2009, 13:55	#109
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	More HP and Pro currently available @ eBuyer. Edit - Now have 2x Pro and 3x HP - all eBuyer. All that lot and it's still under £300. Last edited by Mark; 15-07-2009 at 14:15.

15-07-2009, 11:30	#102
Peige Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45	Just pre ordered from amazon, nearly ordered two (laptop and pc) will ponder the second for a while but thats a stonking intro price...

15-07-2009, 14:03	#110
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Ditched play and went for amazon. __________________