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BradMajors
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 9:29p 
These programs are only guaranteeing they will send you a Windows 7 upgrade. They don't guarantee that Windows 7 will run on the machine problem free. I am in the market for a desktop, but I am looking for a company who has run the latest version of Windows 7 on the machine and has verified it works perfectly before I am buying. |
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yuyi64
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 9:33p
clearanceman said:With three gigs of ram, I am doing fine with Vista home basic. Do I really need to upgrade?
No. |
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soundxli
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 9:43p
disposable said:be sure to find out if your equipment will provided with new drivers. i had to get a lot of new stuff when i switched to vista, and eventually went back to xp anyway.
HP was the worst one for making you have to buy new equipment (scanner for me) but the epson scanners i found to be better. i've got the V500 and GT-1500. the V-500 is better than the canon that's in the same price range, but canon is still very, very good.
I have an old HP Business Inkjet 1100d Printer, and when I look for Vista drivers on the HP website it says "HP Deskjet and Business Inkjet Printer Series - HP Product Is Not Supported in Microsoft Windows Vista". But I used the XP drivers in both Vista Business and Windows 7 RC and they work fine (which means I can print and can change the print options). Also, I'm typing this message on my old Dell C840 with a 64MB Nvidia card (removed/replaced the original 32MB). There are no Vista drivers for this old laptop, but the XP driver works perfectly fine in both Vista Business and Windows 7 RC too. So, my advice is don't just go out and buy new equipment without trying the existing XP drivers. The install program may tell you that the driver is not compatible, so you may have to install the driver manually, but it may work fine. |
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TheSaint
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 9:52p
From the Lenovo site:
Customers are responsible for shipping + handling and any tax or duty fees unless otherwise notified. I sure hope they're not planning to do it eBay style on this. |
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toltery
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 10:42p
"You must provide Proof of Purchase via an original receipt for the place of purchase of the qualifying Toshiba laptop computer that identifies retailer/reseller, laptop part number, serial number, and date of purchase that is with the Upgrade Promotion period to the designated Toshiba Redemption Center." ^^ pretty much impossible |
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starfox9000
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 11:02p
On the previous XP to Vista upgrade, the upgrade disk from HP would install vista on a different computer using a new product key. |
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DoctorMorbius
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 11:18p
clearanceman said:With three gigs of ram, I am doing fine with Vista home basic. Do I really need to upgrade?
It's not just your RAM, it's your hardware.
I like Win7; I ran the beta, and I'm currently running the RC.
At $49 a pop I'm all over this for two or three of my machines. |
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Fliptech
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posted: Jun. 25, 2009 @ 11:36p
This is my first time purchasing an OS upgrade without a new laptop or desktop. Offering free beta copies of Win7 was one of the smartest things MS has done in a long time. My netbook is much more responsive in Win7 Release Candidate than it ever was in XP. |
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jonny4
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 12:49a
Great thing, I wish I bought my new laptop a few weeks later, doh. |
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wildbottom
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 1:11a
Well, wonder when Acer/Gateway will get in on the act. |
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crotchrocket
- Greedy Member
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 2:09a
wildbottom said:Well, wonder when Acer/Gateway will get in on the act. yep, I'm waiting for the Acer announcement too. There's a laptop i've been itching to get. |
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ajay71
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 2:45a
Same here. I just ordered my new Dell Latitude E4300 Laptop last night (6/25). Thinking of calling the CS today to cancel the order and place a new order. 
jonny4 said:Great thing, I wish I bought my new laptop a few weeks later, doh.
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Fliptech
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 3:31a
Would Dell Outlet purchases qualify in their program? |
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soundxli
- Senior Member
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posted: Jun. 26, 2009 @ 6:11a
If you received a Microsoft Offer Form when you purchased your qualifying Windows Vista computer, you can order your upgrade on this Website at no additional cost to you. |
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