Wait until July to buy a laptop for college to upgrade to Windows 7 for free

Why you should wait until July to buy a computer for college

Posted May 17th, 2009. Categorized under Computers. 5 Comments

If you’re going to be buying a new computer for college (or even just in general), it may be in your best interest to hold off until July 1st.

Microsoft is releasing its newest operating system, Windows 7, pretty soon. Although still in release candidate state, Windows 7 so far seems very highly regarded as a definite improvement to Windows Vista. Windows 7 is smaller, faster, and more powerful than its predecessor.

Microsoft has said that all new computers purchased after July 1st will be able to upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista for free.

So, if you wait until July 1st to buy a computer, you’ll be able to upgrade your operating system at no charge!

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5 Replies to “Why you should wait until July to buy a computer for college”

Comments:

1. Fiona from assurance deces

June 25th, 2009 7:09 am

Wow! This is great. Can’t wait. It’s a few days away. Thanks for sharing.

2. Laptop Magazine

June 28th, 2009 8:16 pm

Don’t forget to check it is remain laptop for old stock or ask dealer for sure. :)

3. tiny laptop

September 14th, 2009 10:00 pm

Hi, can you update us whether microsoft has said as they promised….

4. Cheaper Laptop

October 2nd, 2009 8:19 am

I’m an avid netbook user, and I’m not rushing out to upgrade Windows 7, despite many positive user reviews. I’m happy with Windows XP and I resisted the urge to upgrade to vista last year. I know it’s a cliche’ but “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” :)

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