Posted on 10/21/2009 2:32:56 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
It looks like bargain-hunting computer geeks will have a field day with the Windows 7 launch, as Microsoft, retailers and PC makers try to drum up extra interest in the new operating system with special packages and promotions.
For starters, Best Buy appears to be taking a page from Costco's retail playbook by offering a bulk package of three -- yes, three -- Windows 7 computers for $1,200. The "PC Home Makeover" package includes a desktop computer, laptop and netbook, with an 18.5-inch monitor, a wireless router and free Geek Squad setup.
Microsoft is calling the overall Windows 7 price promotions "7 Days of Windows 7," and the company says it's planning to roll out new deals each day on the Windows home page during the week.
Other machines expected to be highlighted on Day 1 of Windows 7 include the Dell Studio XPS 13, available at a $100 discount; and the Acer AZ5610-U9072 23" Touch All-in-One machine, which sells for $880.
Deals are also available for people planning to upgrade existing machines to the new operating system, without buying a new PC.
Microsoft is offering Windows 7 to college students for $30 via this page.
Other offers include a Windows 7 family pack that lets PC users upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium on up to three existing Windows Vista or XP computers for $149.99, a discount of more than $200 from buying the Windows 7 Home Premium upgrades individually.
Get a job somewhere that has an MSDN contract, burn the ISO, get yourself a license, walla.
Oh man, I want to make a joke about your grammar. LOL
Go ahead I can take it. I have observed that if you have a weak thread and want a lot of replies just spell s word wrong in the titlle. I was attempting puns with mircosoft titles.
LOL. Just what I needed. LOL
I’m still waiting for Windows 4, 5, and 6, having last seen Windows 3.11!
Hmm, I wonder what it would cost without the geek squad, and windows 7?
Still, not a bad price. Could always wipe the windows and install my favorite Linux distro. :-)
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I did, I did , I did. I can only get the enterprise version.
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