Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon Details come to light

iunie 13 09:40 2009

We’ve already heard a bit about Best Buy’s Windows 7 Upgrade Plans a week ago. We’ve also been hearing from TechARP for a while now, that June 26th will be the date when Windows 7 Technical Guarantee programs will begin.

Although nothing is official yet, PCWorld is reporting that several PC vendors and sellers will be prepared to launch the upgrade coupon program starting June 26th. The program allows anyone that buys premium versions of Windows Vista to upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released.

Offers are said to vary between retailers, but three Taiwanese PC makers have already said they will be providing a free upgrade coupon to anyone that buys a laptop or desktop loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate, between June 26th and October 22nd. Generally, PC Vendors are looking at a $9 to $15 cost (in USD) for each computer that is included with an upgrade coupon.

The Upgrade Coupon will allow a customer to download Windows 7 via a Microsoft web site once launched. Microsoft will also send a retail copy of the OS to the customer. The purpose of the upgrade program is to prevent customers from holding off computer purchases until Windows 7 is launched, which would be a hit to the computer industry. The netbook industry is of concern because most netbooks are powered by Windows XP, which are not eligible for the upgrade program.

HP has said that the company will participate in the upgrade program as well, but declined to offer any additional details until a formal announcement from Microsoft is made.

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