Where to buy Win 7 Pro 64-bit OS

[Gregory]

I've decided it's time to pick up a Win 7 install CD before it's too
late. Was planning to attend a local PC Show and Sale to find a
copy. It is easier and less expensive to buy online?


-G

[Vic Baron]

I generally start with Amazon, Newegg & Tiger Direct and compare - that will
usually lead to other OEM links and you can sometimes find some really good
deals from small outfits. Figure in shipping cost vs gasoline cost to drive
to the PC Show and you'll have a base. I've found that, unless the vendor is
using it as a loss leader at a show, they are quite often more expensive
than online, even with shipping.

Just doing a quick google - $75/W7Pro OEM and $70 W7 Home Premium - both
with free shipping

checkout software.pricegrabber.com for starters

"Gregory" <flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> wrote in message
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[Gregory]

I'm seeing some on Amazon, mostly around $130 maybe one vendor for ~$97.
One was an open package. Where did you find the $75 item?

-G

>"Vic Baron" <vgb...@hotmail.com> brought the following to our attention:

>
>I generally start with Amazon, Newegg & Tiger Direct and compare - that will
>usually lead to other OEM links and you can sometimes find some really good
>deals from small outfits. Figure in shipping cost vs gasoline cost to drive
>to the PC Show and you'll have a base. I've found that, unless the vendor is
>using it as a loss leader at a show, they are quite often more expensive
>than online, even with shipping.
>
>Just doing a quick google - $75/W7Pro OEM and $70 W7 Home Premium - both
>with free shipping
>
>checkout software.pricegrabber.com for starters
>
>"Gregory" <flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> wrote in message
>

[Vic Baron]

http://software.pricegrabber.com/windows-operating-system/windows+7+professional/p/186/form_keyword=windows+7+professional/rd_type=P/rd=1

Just for starters -

"Gregory" <flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> wrote in message

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[Gregory]

Ok thanks, I was seeing product on Google Shopping. Now it seems
the OEM is too limited. It can only be installed on one box. I may be
building a system later-on and need flexibility.


A look at the OEM install:

OEM software is a full install version (cannot be used as an upgrade) of
the software. The software runs exactly the same way as the full retail
version (including automatic updates).

The differences between OEM Vs FULL are:

1. OEM does not come in retail packaging.
2. OEM is always licensed for only one computer.
3. OEM is not transferable. Once you activate it on a computer,
the software cannot be transferred over to another computer,
even if the original computer breaks.
4. Manufacturers do not supply free technical
support or installation support for OEM.

It may be worth a ride to the PC Show this weekend.
Need to get out more. :))


-G

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On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:44:20 -0800, "Vic Baron" <vgb...@hotmail.com>

brought the following to our attention:

>http://software.pricegrabber.com/windows-operating-system/windows+7+professional/p/186/form_keyword=windows+7+professional/rd_type=P/rd=1
>
>Just for starters -
>
>"Gregory" <flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> wrote in message
>

[Vic Baron]

That's true - however I have never had a problem installing and activating
an OEM version on a new box. - YMMV!

Never had the auto system fail to activate.

Vic

"Gregory" <flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> wrote in message

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[Gregory]

On Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:05:01 -0500, Gregory
<flights...@bkwds.comcast.net> brought the following:

At the PC show yesterday morning, a vendor had Win 7 Pro 64 for a cool
$85 however it was a Dell "re-installation disc" of the OS. This is an
OEM version.. correct? and it wasn't clear if I could use it to dual-
boot the Precision 670... and later install the same OS on a NEW and
modern I7 box.

So I passed for the time being, not having a specific need. The
objective was to have them OS for future updates.


-G