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    Vista Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mikeal321, Jan 2, 2007.

  1. mikeal321

    mikeal321 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all, i was just wondering if anyone who recently recieved their thinkpads got one of those vista upgrade coupons? I thought everyone who ordered them after a certain date got one? or mayb im wrong... because i didnt get anythin in the box so...

    thanks for your help!
    mike
     
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  2. The Oatman

    The Oatman Notebook Consultant

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    I did not get one with my T60 that I received 3 weeks ago
     
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    I didn't get one in my Z61M -- and in fact it didn't even have the Vista Capable sticker afixed to it either. :shrug:
     
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    I was able to fill out a request for 32-bit Vista Business Edition using the COA affixed to the bottom of my Z61t. Upon submitting my COA and Credit Card information, I got an e-mail back with a confirm code. I believe the total charge was around $10 (for S&H). I sent another e-mail (to another address) with the confirm code and an electronic copy of my Lenovo receipt. I got an e-mail back saying requests are usually processed within one business day. (Haven't heard anything back yet.) The website I used can be found here. Not sure if this will actually get me a copy of Vista, but it's worth a shot.
     
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  5. Don_Vito_Corleone

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    I just received my T60 WS, ordered on 12/20, and it includes no upgrade coupon. I went ahead and ordered the Vista and Office 2007 upgrades using the same procedure as rhizop0d. It was a bit of a clunky process, but it appeared everything worked. I think Lenovo will refund you the cost of the upgrade (mine were each around $11) - I'll deal with that later.
     
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    Guys, can anyone explain to me the difference between Express Vista Upgrade and the one that Lenovo offers after mail in rebate? Can we do both? If not, is the express upgrade just the version which you install it on top of XP, whereas Lenovos' deal is the regular bootable CD? Which one would you recommend? Thank you in advance
     
    mixnightlife, Jan 28, 2007
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