Danny 9 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Probably been posted already, but I wanted to re-visit this topic. For those of you who don't know, Windows 7 prices were announced in a very low key manner - one day earlier Michael Jackson died I believe so all news thunder was stolen by that. http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/258586/windows...hard-again.html Effectively about £200 for the best version of Windows 7, Windows 7 Ultimate. Microsoft are missing a major opportunity here to to shift a LOT of units. Why are they charging so much? Probably due to the poor retail performance of Vista. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knl1990 1 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Just Download It For Free:P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 1 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 That's what I was thinking, never paid for a windows in my life unless it came with the PC/laptop I was buying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Just Download It For Free:P We can until it becomes available in retail... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,615 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 You could probably buy a new pc with it loaded on it for relatively cheap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 XP is the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 1 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Vista is garbage compared to 7... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazRfc89 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 pc i have can only take windows xp i need a bigger and better tower! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Get a Mac! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 7,988 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Dont. Windows 7 is much better than Vista Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Dont. Windows 7 is much better than Vista I dont have the disk space to upgrade again I bought this laptop 3 years ago when XP was still the chickens tits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 1 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Dont. Windows 7 is much better than Vista I dont have the disk space to upgrade again I bought this laptop 3 years ago when XP was still the chickens tits! Windows 7 takes less disk space than vista. Also runs quicker than vista. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Dont. Windows 7 is much better than Vista I dont have the disk space to upgrade again I bought this laptop 3 years ago when XP was still the chickens tits! Windows 7 takes less disk space than vista. Also runs quicker than vista. The installation process doubles the install size - the installation files are removed on the first proper boot. You need extra space to actually install in the first place After that, yes, Windows 7 takes less disk space. But you need enough space for the installation process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigRFC 1 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I think I'll stick with Vista... Dont. Windows 7 is much better than Vista I dont have the disk space to upgrade again I bought this laptop 3 years ago when XP was still the chickens tits! Windows 7 takes less disk space than vista. Also runs quicker than vista. The installation process doubles the install size - the installation files are removed on the first proper boot. You need extra space to actually install in the first place After that, yes, Windows 7 takes less disk space. But you need enough space for the installation process. Awrite never knew that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 7,988 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8151342.stm The latest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system, Windows 7, is available for pre-order in the UK. Amazon said that sales of Windows 7 in the first eight hours it was available outstripped those of Windows Vista's entire 17 week pre-order period. The home version of the operating system costs around £50, while the professional version costs around £100. The limited number of pre-ordered copies will be shipped on 22 October, the same day it goes on sale in stores. Pre-orders are available from a number of retailers, with the period ending on 9 August. 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). Discount The software requires a "clean install", meaning that prior versions of Windows will have to be removed before Windows 7 can be installed. Because of a recent European Commission anti-trust ruling, Windows 7's European version will not be integrated with Windows' Internet Explorer, meaning that a browser will have to be installed separately. "Both Windows 7 upgrade packages shot to the top of the Amazon.com software bestsellers chart over in the US as soon as they were made available for pre-order at the end of June," said Chris Poad, software director at Amazon UK. "With the significant discount currently on offer, a similar level of high demand was expected in the UK for what is undoubtedly the biggest software release for many years." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 You can get home premium for about £40 if you shop around for pre-orders. i got it from Argos with the GAME20 code. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 People pay for Windows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I never have done before, but I can't be arsed with the hassle this time around, and £40 is fair enough I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 I never have done before, but I can't be arsed with the hassle this time around, and £40 is fair enough I reckon I'll wait till March when my RC copy starts borking up on me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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