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    G50Vt refurbished + Free Windows 7 Upgrade: eligible or not?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by iblokh, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. iblokh

    iblokh Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I recently purchased this model from J&R. I specifically checked with them first and they confirmed that it WAS eligible for the upgrade. However, they are now telling me that it is not. :confused:

    Does anyone know for sure and has anyone successfully registered? My serial # is 16 digits long, so I get an error when I enter it online.
     
    iblokh, Aug 12, 2009
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  2. panzer06

    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    No upgrade for us. Mine came two weeks ago. I used the alternative registration method to try and get around it and received this note.

    Thank you for registering with us.
    Registration No : ASUS_REG0001615

    PC information
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    Product Type : Notebook
    PC Serial number : 96N0ASKR00000000
    Eligible PC Model :G50V
    Date of Purchase : 2009-08-03
    Original Windows® OS Installed : Windows® Vista Home Premium 64-BIT
    Existing Windows® OS language installed : English
    We will notify you again to complete the order online when ready.

    I'm not holding my breath.

    ****Update: Upgrade not eligible for refurbished products, invalid serial number. ****
    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Aug 12, 2009
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  3. iblokh

    iblokh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah - oh well. I'm trying to decide what to do now and whether the savings on this refurb outweigh the cost of purchasing my own copy of Windows & + the extended warranty I added on my own.

    Funny enough, the other laptop in your sig was my second choice. How do you like it? I'm thinking about switching mine out.
     
    iblokh, Aug 12, 2009
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  4. iblokh

    iblokh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rather, to the Radeon 4650 version.
     
    iblokh, Aug 12, 2009
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  5. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Screw Windows :p go Linux. What is cool with the MSDN and the university, Free Windows Vista/7.
     
    prepseb, Aug 14, 2009
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  6. p1ague

    p1ague Newbie

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    panzer,
    If your experience is the same as mine, a week after that email, you will get:

    We regret to inform you that the serial number 96N0ASK00000000 (Notebook) you provided is not eligible for Windows® 7 upgrade program.


    *** This is a system generated email, please do not reply to this email ***
     
    p1ague, Aug 15, 2009
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  7. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    and here I was really hoping to get that upgrade...oh well I guess I will have to stick with Windows 7 Business 32 :(

    300th post btw!
     
    Dspr_02, Aug 16, 2009
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