Posted July 16, 2009 Really tempted to get the 45 quid version, currently on xp, but i've used Vista and it's pretty nice, so if 7 is like vista i think i'lll ike it, only problem is the October release, I don't think i'm even going to be here by then, going back to Sydney for a year at around that tim e so it'll be pretty pointless getting it =( Soooo tempted though, but it'll be a waste =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 I'm really tempted with Windows 7 too, especially at that price. Thing is, I'm not sure if I NEED it, even though I'm on XP at the moment. I'll have a bit of a think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 I'm really tempted with Windows 7 too, especially at that price. Thing is, I'm not sure if I NEED it, even though I'm on XP at the moment. I'll have a bit of a think about it. I'm getting it because it works out cheaper to get a new HDD and Windows 7 than it is to get a new HDD and re-install Vista (ain't got a Vista disk except the upgrade). Found out i have myself a SCSI Disk Drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 That's fair enough. Tbh, I have no reason to get it, other than it'll be cheaper in the long run. Plus it's been over 2 years since I last upgraded my PC and, whilst it's still going pretty damn strong, I can see an upgrade being needed in the not too distant future. Windows 7 would be useful in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 That's fair enough. Tbh, I have no reason to get it, other than it'll be cheaper in the long run. Plus it's been over 2 years since I last upgraded my PC and, whilst it's still going pretty damn strong, I can see an upgrade being needed in the not too distant future. Windows 7 would be useful in this case. It would be useful, i'm only upgrading because it works out £100 cheaper to go to Windows 7 and have a new HDD than to have Vista re-installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2009 The NHS still runs xp on terminals. Hm. I'm debating getting this but I don't know yet. £74.97 on amazon at the mo. (hp) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2009 I missed the preorders. Not too fussed though, waiting for details of the "Family Pack" to come out. If it's a reasonable price at launch (£100-£150) then i'll get that instead. By launch time we'll have 2 PCs, one MAC, one server and 4 laptops, i'll need as many liscences as i can as cheaply as i can buy them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2009 Damn, the pre-order copies are gone. Ah well, I can wait a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2009 PCworld seem to still have it at 44.99 for those intrested http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/editorial/windows7-preorder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2009 Dixons are also selling it for 44.97 right now: http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/product/457250?int=hp-top-win7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2009 Wow, can't believe how quick all those cheaper ones got pre-ordered. I'm annoyed that I ordered it from Comet and they've already taken the money from me. Cheeky people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2009 Wow, can't believe how quick all those cheaper ones got pre-ordered. I'm annoyed that I ordered it from Comet and they've already taken the money from me. Cheeky people. If they've done this already, then i need to transfer money from the PC fund back into my account to accommodate said purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 According to the WindowSteamBlog Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing. That doesn't mean we'll get it any sooner I suppose but still interesting to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 According to the WindowSteamBlog Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing. That doesn't mean we'll get it any sooner I suppose but still interesting to know. Thats interesting to know to be fair, i think MS are expecting high sales for this so are preparing early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 Tech net and Alliance members will be getting it in August. Everyone else has to wait until October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Tech net and Alliance members will be getting it in August. Everyone else has to wait until October. Well its been leaked to Bit Torrent so if you want it now you can get it now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 does the retail license allow you to unistall and reinstall as you upgrade your computer etc...(like office 2007 retail license) or does it get tied to your hardware like an oem sorry i cant seem to find a clear answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 does the retail license allow you to unistall and reinstall as you upgrade your computer etc...(like office 2007 retail license) or does it get tied to your hardware like an oem sorry i cant seem to find a clear answer Retail allows you to uninstall and reinstall and doesn't tie you down to your hardware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Retail allows you to uninstall and reinstall and doesn't tie you down to your hardware thanks thats good news. now feeling tempted to preorder - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Comet took the money out of my account, idiots!!. It doesn't come until October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 I would expect to pay for a pre-order when I ordered it. That's part of why they can offer a cheaper deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Comet took the money out of my account, idiots!!. It doesn't come until October. Thats really bad! Greedy bastards, the amount of money they must make on interest! (not that the interest rate is high, but still!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 I don't really have the money at the moment so for them to take it now is a bit annoying. But I do agree with what Mr Odwin says. This will require a fresh install will it not, over Vista? So I'd be safe in copying over what I want to save onto my other internal HDD and then transfer it back? Simple and silly question but I want to make sure my other HDD won't get wiped aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 I don't really have the money at the moment so for them to take it now is a bit annoying. But I do agree with what Mr Odwin says. This will require a fresh install will it not, over Vista? So I'd be safe in copying over what I want to save onto my other internal HDD and then transfer it back? Simple and silly question but I want to make sure my other HDD won't get wiped aswell. I pre-ordered with Amazon and they haven't took my money. But Windows 7 will require a fresh install, therefore everything will have to be wiped. (if I have understood what I have read). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 I don't really have the money at the moment so for them to take it now is a bit annoying. But I do agree with what Mr Odwin says. This will require a fresh install will it not, over Vista? So I'd be safe in copying over what I want to save onto my other internal HDD and then transfer it back? Simple and silly question but I want to make sure my other HDD won't get wiped aswell. If you do a fresh install on a hard drive that already has windows installed then it should copy all the files already on the hard drive into a folder called windows.old. Therefore you shouldn't need to copy anything to back it up, just copy it from windows.old to wherever you want it then delete the folder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
