arnold Posted July 16, 2009 Share 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 =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolFunkMan Posted July 16, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 16, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolFunkMan Posted July 16, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 16, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted July 17, 2009 Share 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McPhee Posted July 17, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolFunkMan Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Damn, the pre-order copies are gone. Ah well, I can wait a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold Posted July 19, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolFunkMan Posted July 19, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantsu Man! Posted July 19, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 19, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konfucius Posted July 23, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 23, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Tech net and Alliance members will be getting it in August. Everyone else has to wait until October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fex Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blender Posted July 24, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fex Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blender Posted July 24, 2009 Share 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 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Comet took the money out of my account, idiots!!. It doesn't come until October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted July 24, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fex Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share 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!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantsu Man! Posted July 24, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fex Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddage Posted July 24, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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