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    dellvistaupgrade.com

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SuperKungFu, Feb 23, 2007.

  1. SuperKungFu

    SuperKungFu Notebook Consultant

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    SuperKungFu, Feb 23, 2007
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    Not yet. I signed up sometime in January.
     
    theoak, Feb 23, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    They are supposed to START shipping them next month.
     
    Iceman0124, Feb 23, 2007
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    I suppose the one I got is the "DEll express vista upgrade"
    I order the express vista upgrade in early Feb. However my laptop's battery was not tight so I sent it back and exchanged it for a new unit which was "vista preloaded" and came along with the "Windows ANytime Upgrade" DVD and the dell oem vista home premium dvd.
     
    andy_tok, Feb 23, 2007
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    Still waiting for mine. But from what I'm hearing about Vista, it might just go straight into the trash when it arrives.
     
    spartanpredator, Feb 23, 2007
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    sukkeun Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am sorry but is the notebook bought from Dell outlet qualify for Vista Upgrade? And is that free?
     
    sukkeun, Feb 23, 2007
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    ****, I bought mine in July. No fair, I could've kept Vista on hand rather than going to go get it later on for $300.
     
    Viper114, Feb 23, 2007
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    I ordered my upgrade in Dec and haven't seen it yet.

    You can go back to the upgrade site and do a check..
    It will just say Pending or something like that.
     
    sshorkey, Feb 23, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    This is straight from the Dell vista uprade FAQ

    "When will I receive my Express Upgrade to Windows Vista™ DVD and upgrade package and will I have an option for a CD-format?
    Dell’s goal is to make the upgrade package available four to eight weeks after the Windows Vista general availability launch date. It is a requirement that participating Dell systems must be configured with a DVD-ROM to participate in this program."

    https://www.dellvistaupgrade.com/faqs.aspx

    Some outlet purchases qualify, if the COA was issued AFTER oct 26'th 06 it is eligible for the upgrade, if the COA was issued before it does not. With outlet systems it doesnt matter when YOU ordered, what matters is when the ORIGINAL order was placed.
     
    Iceman0124, Feb 23, 2007
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    I have had my "Express upgrade package" from Dell but it's useless for me now since Dell has installed Vista on my exchanged laptop and the shipping and handling fee (25 CDN) is not refundable :rolleyes:
     
    andy_tok, Feb 23, 2007
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