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    Purchase of Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jack sparrow, Jun 28, 2007.

  1. jack sparrow

    jack sparrow Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone can tell me what is the cheapest site to purchase an English version of Vista Home Premium?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    jack sparrow, Jun 28, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    are you a student or teacher? 70$ for the academic upgrade is the best way to go thats what I did.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 28, 2007
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  3. jack sparrow

    jack sparrow Notebook Evangelist

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    No i need the full package, no upgrade. I need it for doing a fresh install over a japanese OS.
     
    jack sparrow, Jun 28, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    You can do a full/fresh install with the upgrade.

    I have mentioned this several times.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 28, 2007
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    jack sparrow, Jun 29, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I suggest you check sites that are based in your country - you'll probably run into quite a few US sites that won't ship overseas.
     
    kegobeer, Jun 30, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    OEM 110 $

    > installs to one machine and is permanently attached to it

    > no changing of a mobo, it will read as a new computer
    > stuck with only 32bit or 64bit

    Academic Upgrade 70$

    > Same as full retial

    > can install to as many computers as you ever own for your whole life and never have to buy again.

    > Gives you free access to the 64bit version and you can use eather version you want 32 wich comes in the package or 64 when you order it seperatly for free + shiping.

    Sort of a no-brainer isnt it?

    even if you dont quality for academic pricing its still around the same price as OEM for the upgrade.

    I repeat this to everybody yet again, upgrade lets you do a full install aka a "clean install" if you dont know how to do it personally, use google.


    People that pay for full price retail are sheep that were guided in the wrong direction. People that buy OEM should be system builders and selling it, or making a poor investment.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 30, 2007
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