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    When will new laptops be loaded with Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rayd, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. rayd

    rayd Newbie

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    I plan to buy a new laptop, as soon as possible. Most likely, HP. I want windows 7, already loaded. While there is plenty of information about upgrading to windows 7, I can't find any information about when you'll be able to buy a laptop with windows 7 already loaded. Anyone know? Thanks!
     
    rayd, Oct 15, 2009
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    October 22nd 2009.
     
    coolguy, Oct 15, 2009
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  3. Amnesiac

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    The day after my birthday, lol.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 15, 2009
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  4. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    We already have them all at the retail store I work at. Notebooks and desktops ready to be set up ;)
     
    passive101, Oct 16, 2009
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  5. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    We're getting ready to start setting up our display computers with Windows 7 either today or Monday, depends if I feel like bothering or not because I'll be the main one doing it ~_~
     
    Kuu, Oct 17, 2009
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  6. Nifkin

    Nifkin Notebook Consultant

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    Soooo.. does that mean, if you do get around to putting these new machines out on Monday, people will be able to walk out of your shop with Win7 preloaded laptops before the 22nd???
     
    Nifkin, Oct 17, 2009
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  7. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    in shops around my area they have set up all the displays with win7 boxes (display only)... one store is getting systems monday and putting them straight out... they also receive the retail copies on monday or tuesday and will have these out on display(in a glass cabinant....
     
    mtarm1, Oct 17, 2009
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  8. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    No, just the display models will start appearing on the shelves. Personally I think its a bad idea because people will be asking when they can get it constantly, but I'm not manager >_>;


    I think most of the people that would want it before the 22nd has already obtained it somehow anyway.
     
    Kuu, Oct 17, 2009
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  9. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    We're doing our Wednesday night and management is giving us pizza and soda for it :)
     
    passive101, Oct 18, 2009
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  10. BenUK

    BenUK Notebook Consultant

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    Dell are already selling them. They are all W7 64bit as well
     
    BenUK, Oct 18, 2009
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  11. Nifkin

    Nifkin Notebook Consultant

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    Only on a few low-end preconfigured models, which cost a fortune if you want to upgrade any of the components; and you won't receive any of these until well after the 22nd.
     
    Nifkin, Oct 18, 2009
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