Micro Center offering Windows 7 coupons for $39 and $89

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We've just received a note from Neowin reader kilobyte1024 that let us know electronics retailer Micro Center is offering Windows 7 pre-orders for $10 less than the pre-order standard prices.

There is a catch though, you have to go visit one of their 21 US locations to obtain a coupon between today and Sunday. However, once you've obtained the coupon you can then return between October 22 and November 4, after Windows 7 will hit general availability, and purchase your copy of Windows 7 for the reduced price. Meaning you don't have to actually "pre-order" right now, just obtain the coupon and purchase later.

Sounds like a great deal, if you can get into one of their stores this weekend.

As we reported earlier today, Microsoft is now selling pre-orders of Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional at a discount price of $49.99 and $99.99 respectively starting June 26 and going through July 11, while supplies last. Results of the first day of the pre-sale have been very positive for Microsoft and as of 1:30 PM ET, Windows 7 Home Premium, selling for $49.99 has claimed the number one spot of Amazon's software bestseller list, while the Professional edition, selling for $99.99 has claimed the number two spot.

(6 replies) #1 Marshalus on 26 Jun 2009 - 19:56

There is actually one of these down the street from me, good thing I'd not ordered yet.

#1.1 mkvans on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:08

Marshalus said,

There isn't one anywhere near me...grab me one too!

#1.2 andrewbares on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:11

Never heard of or seen those stores.

#1.3 Kevin. on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:16

One of the locations is near me too. I may go in and pick one up if I can go this weekend. I haven't ordered yet because I'm waiting to see I can get it through my Mom's work, my employer, or my former college.

#1.4 Darthobiwan on 26 Jun 2009 - 21:23

I love Micro Center, it's like newegg but retail. There's one a few miles away from me, great place to go pick up parts that can't wait for shipping.

wish I could take advantage of this, but I was an idiot and installed vista ultimate on all my PCs. what a jip

#1.5 leesmithg on 27 Jun 2009 - 06:03

Can you pick me up 4 home premiums?

#1.6 texasghost on 27 Jun 2009 - 21:21

There isn't very many Micro Center stores around...I just wished I knew about this before I left work Friday. I worked across the street from a Micro Center. Almost within walking distance.

(1 reply) #2 plural on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:39

Get a bunch and eBay FTW.

#2.1 SirEvan on 27 Jun 2009 - 01:36

you have to go back into the store to buy it smart one. Read the article.

There is a catch though, you have to go visit one of their 21 US locations to obtain a coupon between today and Sunday. However, once you've obtained the coupon you can then return between October 22 and November 4, after Windows 7 will hit general availability, and purchase your copy of Windows 7 for the reduced price.

(1 reply) #3 plural on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:41

BTW if we get this coupon and get 7 thru the student/etc programs that give them free, does it mean that we will be given 10 bucks back?

#3.1 +Nightwind Hawk on 26 Jun 2009 - 21:21

No...

it's a $10 off coupon. not a rebate.

(2 replies) #4 zeke009 on 26 Jun 2009 - 20:49

1 coupon per household and it gets entered in to their system.

Don't lose your coupon!

#4.1 plural on 26 Jun 2009 - 22:14

zeke009 said,

You can fake your household (if given in hand) and/or make it a PO box.

#4.2 zeke009 on 27 Jun 2009 - 12:18

plural said,

Too much work to fake a household for $10, less after tax.

(2 replies) #5 Tech-nerd on 27 Jun 2009 - 02:45

I hope it can be free to upgrade from vista, but microsoft...

#5.1 acidic-e- on 27 Jun 2009 - 03:19

umm $49 upgrade and you are still going to complain? Grow up please seriously.

#5.2 chisss on 29 Jun 2009 - 13:02

vista wasn't a free upgrade from XP... lol come on... lol

#6 CGar on 27 Jun 2009 - 04:51

I've never actually heard of this store before, but there was one right next to my work, got my coupon!

#7 Gamerhomie on 27 Jun 2009 - 04:57

Aww, I was just there Wednesday. The closest one is 50 miles away.

(1 reply) #8 shockz on 27 Jun 2009 - 07:23

I love Microcenter. There's one about 15 miles away from me. I'm going to do this tomorrow.

#8.1 GreyWolfSC on 27 Jun 2009 - 14:43

When you're there, tell them to open a store here...

#9 j0j081 on 27 Jun 2009 - 10:31

I wonder how many coupons they have. Might not be able to make it until Monday.

(3 replies) #10 NightHawk2050 on 27 Jun 2009 - 12:14

Why is it in Europe users don't get such discounts? I really could not care about the antitrust case and want a full version of Windows 7 with IE on board (Windows 7 Ultimate) and not a second rate copy (Windows 7 Ultimate E) at the same price as the USA!!!! Microsoft should offer both options as before for Windows Vista / XP.

1) This is certainly going to encourage greater piracy of the USA version.
2) This is both price and product discrimination - you don't buy a care without an engine!
3) How are users going to get the Internet without at least one web browser on board - out of the box you cannot get the Internet which is crackers!!

Hawk

#10.1 RangerLG on 27 Jun 2009 - 15:32

NightHawk2050 said,

you don't buy a care without an engine!

I wish I could afford to buy a care.

#10.2 cykosis on 27 Jun 2009 - 16:54

3) How are users going to get the Internet without at least one web browser on board - out of the box you cannot get the Internet which is crackers!!

I'm willing to bet that while 7-E won't include a browser, if you run WU right after installation, they'll offer IE8 right up. It really isn't worth crying over.

#10.3 Lord Ba'al on 27 Jun 2009 - 23:49

Why is it in Europe users don't get such discounts?

We already get a discount much bigger than those pitiful $10 by getting the *full* version for the upgrade price!

#11 zeke009 on 27 Jun 2009 - 12:22

1) How? Cheaper prices mean that some of the most fruggle of pirates might dust off their wallet and buy it.
2) Maybe a store in the EU will run this, this discount under the promo pre-order price isn't a MS thing.
3) Better ask the EU and Opera, they are the ones who got you to this point.

#12 LoboVerde on 28 Jun 2009 - 00:50

That's a pretty good price. But several of my employees get a cheaper price, $20 for Windows at the university they go to. I just had one of them buy me Windows Vista Ulitamte when it came out. I plan to do the same thing for Windows 7.

#13 Kevin. on 28 Jun 2009 - 17:09

I went my Micro Center and picked up a coupon for the Home Premium version yesterday. Talk about a great deal!

#14 PGHammer on 30 Jun 2009 - 21:30

Lucky moi; I have two near me (and a need to pick up at least three coupons, all for Home Premium). UNfortunately, while there are coupons for Pro, Ultimate has no pre-order deal. (Shucks and other comments.)

#15 koolzero on 01 Jul 2009 - 12:08

I went and picked up a "coupon" (it's actually a receipt they print out with a code), but decided to order it on New Egg as insurance in case I lose the receipt or forget to go and pick it up on the release date. Plus with no taxes or shipping on my new egg order I figure after taxes at Micro Center it will probably only be a 2 - 3 dollar savings. I guess I was more curious to see how they were doing the coupon. I thought that I might have to put money down as well to guarantee a copy, but it looks like it's just first come first serve. But I agree that Micro Center is a cool store and you can get some really good deals on their non boxed OEM hardware, the place also get jam packed on weekends and especially during Christmas time; the checkout line can reach halfway across the store.

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