Do you get Vista if you order from Costco?

If you purchase a Hp CTO laptop from costco do you get free vista like when you order a CTO from Hp?

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Yes, you do. They have a link with info right on their site.

 

Yes. All you need is proof of purchase, XP product key & model/serial number of the laptop you are going to purchase.
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/427068-0-0-225-121.html

EDIT: You can also find the info on Costco's website itself...
http://www.costco.com/Images/Content/Misc/PDF/11185364.pdf

 

Is this also the case in Canada?

 

It should be. The Vista Express upgrade program is a Microsoft sponsered initiative & HP is participating in it, so I would assume that as long as you bought it from a HP authorised reseller & have the receipt any HP/Compaq laptop sold after Oct 26 should be eligible for the upgrade.

 

What are this money "non mmember 75$" by buying notebook?Is there any way not to pay it?

 

Become a member of Costco and you wouldnt need to pay the extra price, but I believe there is an extra yearly charge associated with becoming a member.

 

Costco membership is $50 a year. Non-members typically pay a 5% surcharge on listed prices if they elect not to join. For laptops, becoming a member is almost always going to save you money.

 

Since it is a "club", with "members"... that pay a yearly fee there is a upcharge for non-members to buy.


Be aware that if you were to say for example "pay" the non-member fee, and have to return a unit... and are looking to purchase another (same model as a replacement, or something totally differant) be aware that more than likely the "new" purchase would be considered a SEPERATE transaction, because it is... and you'd have to "pay" that non-member fee again....

Go for the membership... either that or buy direct from HP and get only a 21-day return window, vs 180 days with COSTCO.

PS: Be also aware that by using "some" credit cards the mfg's warranty is doubled. .. which is a good thing if your card offers that service.


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