Plarkster Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Pre-ordered my copy of Home Premium from Amazon for a measly price of ?44.97. ^^ Same here - that's how much an OS should be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Not sure, I'm guessing that's upto Microsoft. They have probably pre-allocated a number of units to each retailer and once it's gone it's gone.But I reckon Microsoft will play nice and make more available between now and the 9th August 10:00am UPDATE: Amazon.co.uk - Home Premium is available again, lol One thing I've discovered: it pays not to quote Amazon. They change the site like every millisecond. This is what I saw late last night (check out the RRP): I must say, I'm getting weirdly excited by Windows 7. Is there something wrong with me? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted July 15, 2009 Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2009 I must say, I'm getting weirdly excited by Windows 7. Is theresomething wrong with me? :) There's nothing wrong with you at all. I, like many others here, am excited too :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Same here - that's how much an OS should be! Exactly- I'll never understand why they are over ?100. You don't see games being that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrentthief Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 just pre-ordered win7 pro for ?80 delivered from ebuyer.com:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Guys, amazon is charging the least:Windows 7 Home Premium E - ?44.97 Windows 7 Professional E - ?89.97 These E versions dont come with IE8 pre-installed, you have to download it off Windows Update. These versions are RETAIL FULL verisons not crappy upgrade versions that were on offer about 2 weeks ago. You can also order an IE8 CD: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-...es.aspx#ordercd The UK price (as of now) is ?3.44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISKER_Q Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 You can also order an IE8 CD:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-...es.aspx#ordercd The UK price (as of now) is ?3.44. Think i'll just slipstream a copy:pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted July 15, 2009 Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2009 just pre-ordered win7 pro for ?80 delivered from ebuyer.com:)) I noticed there was one copy left on their site earlier - I tried to get it, but was too slow:pp I'm happy bought it from Amazon though, even if it is ?10 more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrentthief Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 yeah they keep adding 1 copy at a time, i typed quickly and managed to get it. Keep trying then you can cancel your amazon order if u get 1, save yourself ?10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrStrange Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 You can also order an IE8 CD:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-...es.aspx#ordercd The UK price (as of now) is ?3.44. NOT for Windows 7. ONLY for XP or Vista (as stated on the page :DD ) Windows 7 E users will be able to get IE8 using Windows Update at some future date before or around Oct 22 (which is what I understand from general reading of this matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master2k27 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 ordered HP off Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeratlarge Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 luckily I order it off of Amazon this morning at 6:30. I can't believe it's sold out already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted July 15, 2009 Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2009 luckily I order it off of Amazon this morning at 6:30. I can't believe it's sold out already. It looks like Professional is still available on Amazon. Throughout the whole day Amazon has appeared to have sold out of copies of both, but then more become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGM Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 i have just ordered pro off of amazon, can't believe the price it's amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) NOT for Windows 7. ONLY for XP or Vista (as stated on the page :D ) Windows 7 E users will be able to get IE8 using Windows Update at some future date before or around Oct 22 (which is what I understand from general reading of this matter) Oh, my apologies if what I said was wrong. I got to that page from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows...lp/installing-e And there it says: "You can learn more about saving Internet Explorer 8 or alternatively order a CD by clicking here." I was also thrown by this: "Attention Windows 7 users" and "Order a CD" written immediately under it, as if to imply that the two are related. I think I misunderstood it because it's common for an attention warning to be followed by an instruction. E.g.: http://www.ehs.cornell.edu/lrs/lab_dot_lab...ionLabCoats.jpg http://www.aci.az.gov/images/signs/attention_sign.jpg http://www.technicalscribe.net/resources/s...c_work_zone.gif http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/4411834...3fc924b.jpg?v=0 You get the idea :) Now I'm confused! Here's what Paul Thurrott has to say on the matter: http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/pa...-a-browser.aspx Thanks. Edited July 15, 2009 by Swoosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlem39s Finest Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 ordered two copies of Home Premium (only ?45 ! (each)) ! i feel like i just robbed Microsoft, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISKER_Q Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If only we could get the keys now :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Only another 3 months until Pat shoves it through the letterbox.......YAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViZioN Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hmm so are Amazon totally sold out of Home Premium copies now? I had to wait till tonight to order and now it's showing 'sign-up to be notified'. It did the same thing earlier but more copies became available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_ph0enix Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 It won't be of interest to *that* many people but:Maximum RAM: 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium: 16GB 64-bit Windows 7 Professional: 192GB Me thinks I'm quite a few years away from needing more than 16GB RAM - but still, 'tis nice to know :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISKER_Q Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Me thinks I'm quite a few years away from needing more than 16GB RAM - but still, 'tis nice to know :) Well hopefully it'll last just as long as Windows XP :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Exactly- I'll never understand why they are over ?100. You don't see games being that expensive. It costs a lot more to make an OS;)) (R&D, staff, testing, more R&D, more testing, distribution etc etc) Edit: games only need to be tested on a few platforms. Windows needs to be tested on hundreds/thousands of combinations of hardware, then fixed, then tested again, then fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemf Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 loosely on the topic, ive got a vaio 2ghz and 2gb ram (vaio fz11z) would this new operating system make a big difference or a small difference from vista? i find vista is struggling sometimes, and crashes here and there :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGM Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 loosely on the topic,ive got a vaio 2ghz and 2gb ram (vaio fz11z) would this new operating system make a big difference or a small difference from vista? i find vista is struggling sometimes, and crashes here and there :s download the rc and give it a twirl.. if you lke it, order it! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Well, I grabbed my copy from Ebuyer earlier today - ?80 for Professional seemed like a bargain, particularly when I bought Vista Ultimate for ?120. However, I do wish I could grab the serial immediately and start using it the second it went gold, as it seems unnecessary to wait. I guess I'll stick with the pre-release version until it arrives through my door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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