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    are dell outlet laptops eligible for Windows 7 upgrades?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tracerit, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. tracerit

    tracerit Notebook Consultant

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    i'm hoping they are... looking at getting a Studio 1555 from the outlet which comes with Vista Home Premium
     
    tracerit, Jul 7, 2009
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Hmm, this is kinda a gray area as they really haven't gone into specifics (you must buy a Dell system from the standard store...etc.)

    Best bet would be to call or online chat with Dell.
     
    booboo12, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. Reality.Bites

    Reality.Bites Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't trust anything I was told on the phone or in chat. If the online order doesn't say it comes with the upgrade, I'd assume it doesn't
     
    Reality.Bites, Jul 7, 2009
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  4. ganzonomy

    ganzonomy Notebook Deity

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    Short answer: nope

    The laptop has to be shipped out or sold after june 26 NEW, in order to qualify for windows 7 upgrades. Since someone already has had it before, you can't get 7.

    Jason
     
    ganzonomy, Jul 7, 2009
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    I just bought a refurbished studio 1555, and on the checkout page, it said that the computer was eligible for the upgrade (I screenshot it). Haven't gotten the computer yet, so I can't input the information into Dell's site.
     
    dibara2003, Jul 7, 2009
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