Official Vista Pricing at Amazon Vista News Discuss Official Vista Pricing at Amazon in the Windows Vista forums; Amazon now has the official pre-order page with prices for Windows Vista. Ultimate $399.00 regular price (rp) $359.00 additional license (al) $259.00 upgrade price (up) $233....

[dazzlin]

Amazon now has the official pre-order page with prices for Windows Vista.



Ultimate
$399.00 regular price (rp)
$359.00 additional license (al)
$259.00 upgrade price (up)
$233.00 upgrade additional license (ual)
Business
$299.00 rp
$269.00 al
$199.95 up
$179.00 ual
Home Premium
$239.00 rp
$215.00 al
$159.00 up
$143.00 ual
Home Basic
$199.00 rp
$179.00 al
$99.95 up
$89.95 ual

[Snuffy]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=M17-7502

Yes, buy XP Pro for 139.99 and get Vista Business Upgrade FREE

Pre order . UK
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/edi.../windows_vista

[felix8406]

I went to that page the other day and saw the $139.00 price for Win XP Professional, but I wonder if it qualifies for the upgrade. The reason been is that it's an OEM version.

[JoshW02@hotmail.co.uk]

Strange the US Vista site pages have prices and the UK don't is not it?

[felix8406]

I found this at http://www.buycheapsoftware.com/deta...uctID~3266.asp.

Windows XP Pro OEM SP2B with VISTA Upgrade Coupon, $147.00.

So I guess the OEM version qualifies for upgrade.

[Snuffy]

As I understand the price on upgrading.. is dependant on the date of purchase.
Rumors: Microsoft wants to make sure you have a legit copy of XP.

Enclose as your proofs of purchase:

The ORIGINAL product box top with the product name and barcode clearly identified from the product, and a copy of your sales receipt that clearly shows the date and store name where you acquired your product. Products must be purchased between October 26, 2006 and February 28, 2007. Mail must be postmarked by March 31, 2007.

[felix8406]

That's one reason I'm not sure about Win XP OEM. It does not come in a box, so what are you supposed to send to MS as proof of purchase?

[Snuffy]

A copy of the Sales Receipt that states Dealer Installed (OEM) worked in the past....It should list what all was installed...???? OS, video card, CPU, etc etc

[felix8406]

For your info from upgrade redemption form.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - You must provide all the required documents and complete this original upgrade redemption form to be eligible for this upgrade.

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS for upgrade version of Windows Vista Home Premium:

1. This offer is available if you have purchased a PC preloaded with genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007 from an authorized system builder.
2. Verify that your receipt for your PC preloaded with Windows XP Media Center Edition shows that your purchase date falls between the dates listed above. No exceptions will be made.
3. Submit your order and credit card payment online through the site listed in Online Ordering section. Redeeming this offer requires Internet access. Internet service charges may apply. Upon submission, you will receive an order confirmation number.
4. Mail to the address listed in Online Ordering section: (i) this completed upgrade redemption form, including the online order confirmation number in the space provided and (ii) a copy of your receipt from your authorized system builder. Only original upgrade forms supplied by an authorized system builder will be accepted.
5. Submissions must be completed online and postmarked by March 31, 2007.

ONLINE ORDERING

Internet: Submit order via http://upgradeweb.moduslink.com/vista and follow the online instructions.

Mailing Address: Mail this completed upgrade redemption form, including the online order confirmation number in the space provided and a copy of your receipt from your authorized system builder in the same envelope to: (where you purchased the PC)

Order Status Checking
To check the status of an order, please visit http://upgradeweb.moduslink.com/vista and follow the online instructions.
Shipping and handling fees and all applicable local taxes also apply.
Offer Terms and Conditions

[felix8406]

I read that Vista would cost a lot more in UK than in the US. I verified the prices and the seems to be about the same. Am I right?

Windows Vista Ultimate $349/$199 **** £369.99/£189.99
Windows Vista Business $269/179 **** £289.99/£189.99
Windows Vista Home Premium $239/$139 **** £219.99/£149.99
Windows Vista Home Basic $199/$99 **** £179.99/£99.99