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    Windows 7 free upgrade with new Lenovo purchase?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pinkoobhatia, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. pinkoobhatia

    pinkoobhatia Notebook Guru

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    I am planning to buy Y550-418444U online through Lenovo website.

    Will I still be eligible for free Windows7 upgrade in October 09 or is it only through stores like BB & Frys?

    Prashant
     
    pinkoobhatia, Jul 9, 2009
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    cparker09 Notebook Geek

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    I believe that they show if you are eligible, but I know that Thinkpads are, so Ideapads should be as well.
     
    cparker09, Jul 9, 2009
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    pinkoobhatia Notebook Guru

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    Cool. Thanks for the info.

    Prashant
     
    pinkoobhatia, Jul 9, 2009
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    alphakenny1 Notebook Consultant

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    what is the purchasing date for the free upgrade? I bought mine in early may.
     
    alphakenny1, Jul 9, 2009
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    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Does it apply to outlet?
    Does it apply to XP?
     
    iqcar, Jul 9, 2009
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    zephir, Jul 9, 2009
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    pinkoobhatia Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the link. That was really helpful.

    Prashant
     
    pinkoobhatia, Jul 9, 2009
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    kakapa Newbie

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    only for laptop which buy between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010.
    hix..My W500 was bought in the early of May :(
     
    kakapa, Jul 9, 2009
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    It depends which version of Vista you buy, also. According to Lenovo, Windows Vista Basic (32-bit) is the only version they sell that will NOT be eligible for upgrade to Windows 7.
     
    MeddlingKid, Jul 10, 2009
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    does this work for lenovo canada aswell? it doesnt say anywhere..
     
    Alexmula, Jul 10, 2009
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    NOTE - This is not REALLY free as the company contracted by Windows charges ~$30 USD to ship !!

    Yet on Lenovo site they don't mention this at all and even wholesalers and suppliers don't seem to mention this.
    :mad:
     
    rocalink, Dec 30, 2009
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  13. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Lenovo is not the one responsible for the shipping, it is Microsoft, whom probably told Lenovo very little detail.
     
    lead_org, Dec 30, 2009
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