Studio XPS 13 shipping with Windows 7?

Does anyone know when Dell will start shipping the Studio XPS 13 with Windows 7 pre-installed? Will it be an available option on October 22?


Unrelated question:
Is there a noticeable difference in performance between the Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (2.13 GHz) vs. P8700 (2.53GHz)? I'm not much of a gamer, mostly a heavy multimedia user...is it worth the additional $75 to make that upgrade?

 

PassMark gives them scores of 1505 and 1737, respectively. That's about a 15% difference. Not tremendously different.

 

To answer your question on the Windows 7 thing. I asked Dell and I was told it won't show up as the main OS until the 22nd. Other people on this site claim that they are already shipping systems with Pre-Installed W7. However if you plan on ordering, wait until on or after the 22nd.

 

It is beyond me why Dell would do the easy upgrade for Inspirons and Studios at this point but not for the Studio XPS. I guess perhaps they are catering to those branded systems because they are more popular for the general public.

 

My EPP rep just informed me that Dell is going to have a downloadable ISO for Windows 7.

Quote: "the upgrade Is really easy to do. Its actually just a download over the net. You don’t even need a CD. Just register at www.dell.com/windows7 and you’ll be good to go. Have a good day."

 

well he must be slightly misinformed, or maybe they just havn't updated the site, but the site indicates that a kit is mailed. so i guess its still a mystery

 

I ordered my 16 on the 8th of this month and this is the email I got regarding the upgrade....even though my estimated ship date is 10/26

"How do I get my free Windows 7 upgrade?
Purchase an eligible

Dell™ system between June 26, 2009 and December 31, 2009 and visit the Dell™ Windows® 7 Upgrade Option program website at http://www.dell.com/windows7upgrade

to register your system and set up your account. Registration deadline is January 31, 2010. Customers who register will receive an email notifying them when the upgrade is available. At that time, customers will be required to enter their credit card information to pay tax, shipping and handling charges. The upgrade kit will ship after payment is received (ship times will be quoted at the time of order).
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://win7.dell.com/FAQPage.aspx


Whats new in Windows 7?
For more information on the Windows® 7 operating system please visit http://www.dell.com/windows7

for home users.
Upgrade Dates
Upgrade kits will begin shipping approximately two weeks after general availability of Windows® 7. Actual dates will vary based on language availability. "

 

Yeah I'm hoping he's right. He was extremely well-informed on everything i've talked to him about. He mentioned that he was in a meeting regarding the win7 upgrade process early that morning so maybe its a newer option that they are still figuring out and havn't really announced yet.

 

I was wondering about this too - although for a 16.

I have the spec I want saved in my basket and the "Windows 7 Upgrade Eligible" offer showed an expiry of the 30th December. That changed today to the 17th October.

It makes sense that you'll be able to order from Sunday as Thursday would be the very earliest they would be able to get a system out - processed Monday, Built Tuesday and shipped wednesday.