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    Is the "free windows vista" deal legit?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by waffler, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. waffler

    waffler Notebook Enthusiast

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    My parents ordered me a DV6000t for Christmas and when it arrived I noticed that I am supposed to get a free copy of Vista Premium, whenever it is realeased. I went to HP's site, was redirected to another, slightly shadier site, and processed my order. Is this legit, or is it some kind of scam? If it's real, when should I expect it to arrive?

    Also, is my system fast enough to run Aero glass well? Here are the specs:

    Core Solo T1350
    1gb DDR2
    GF Go 7400
    80gb hard disc
     
    waffler, Jan 10, 2007
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  2. JadedRaverLA

    JadedRaverLA Notebook Deity

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    It's real. The site is just run by another company that handles HP's fulfilment orders, and isn't very good.

    Both your new system and the mobile in your sig will run Vista's aero interface fine. It isn't nearly as resource-hungry as people make it out to be... it just needs a fair amount of video RAM and Shader Model 2.0.

    As for when you'll receive it, I think they said 6-8 weeks after the release of Vista, but I don't remember for sure. It should say something like that in the confirmation e-mail you receive.

    Hope that helps.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Jan 10, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it is .
     
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  4. waffler

    waffler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm, I just noticed that on the confirmation email they sent me, it says:

    "For your order to be fulfilled, you must submit (by mail, facsimile or scan and email) your receipt for the qualifying PC, together with the online confirmation number listed on this page, to the following address or facsimile number:"

    Problem is, I ordered the laptop online so I don't have a receipt for anything. Should I scan a copy of the original confirmation email that HP sent me instead?
     
    waffler, Jan 11, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can print the receipt online....
    https://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/...e_R329_prodexp%2Fhhoslp/split/orderstatus

    Get the print out of the online receipt and email/fax/snailmail it to Moduslink along with a printout of the Moduslink confirmation email.
     
    miner, Jan 11, 2007
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    miichael Notebook Consultant

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    after I faxed my stuff over a bout a week later i got another confirmation that they got it and its all good to go and will email me when they ship it
    just a little fyi
     
    miichael, Jan 12, 2007
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