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Buying laptop,should I wait for windows 7

  • 05-10-2009 10:55AM
    #1
    Snesfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭


    Hi all I'm looking for a little advice on buying a laptop, I would prefer a windows 7 os system but my main concern is will laptop prices increase significently when windows 7 becomes available?

    There are alot of sales at the moment as retailers are trying to get rid of the old stock, should i take advantage of the low prices or wait for windows 7?

    your opinions would be helpful..........


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  • #2
    smithy1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭smithy1981


    As far as i know, any laptop bought now will receive a free upgrade to windows 7 when it comes out.


  • #3
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Dell outlet laptops don't seem to included in that. You should double check that before you buy. Unless it was critical I'd wait for Windows 7.


  • #4
    Effluo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    All laptops bought now, which come with anything other than xp or Vista home Basic installed, come with a Free upgrade to Windows 7 ;)


  • #5
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    http://ireland.dell.com/ie/en/dfo/df.aspx?refid=df&s=dfo
    Please Note IE Dell Outlet Systems are not eligible for the Windows ® 7 upgrade at this present time.


  • #6
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    smithy1981 wrote: »
    As far as i know, any laptop bought now will receive a free upgrade to windows 7 when it comes out.
    Freedom cots about $15 on average. They dont ship the DVDs free. But still, considerably cheaper than having to buy an upgrade later. Windows 7 is definitely worth it. Vista is a fine OS but win7 is a bit like Vista 2.5


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  • #7
    Snesfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Snesfan


    Thanks for the help lads i think i'll hold out for windows 7 so

    Regards


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