Windows Vista pricing (cont.)

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#10941 20-Dec-2006 21:57

From a reputable NZ online store...

Boxed retailed products:

66G-00020 Windows Vista Home Basic Upgrade DVD RRP $229.00 +GST
66I-00021 Windows Vista Home Premium Upgrade DVD RRP $310.30 +GST
66R-00025 Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade DVD RRP $570.50 +GST

66G-00021 Windows Vista Home Basic DVD RRP $443.60 +GST
66I-00017 Windows Vista Home Premium DVD RRP $523.60 +GST
66J-00022 Windows Vista Business DVD RRP $648.00 +GST
66R-00020 Windows Vista Ultimate DVD RRP $870.30 +GST

OEM products:

66G-00576 MS Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $186.20 +GST
66I-00715 MS Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $235.60 +GST
66J-02289 MS Windows Vista Business 32-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $297.67 +GST
66R-00765 MS Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $404.07 +GST

66G-00660 MS Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $188.73 +GST
66I-00788 MS Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $238.13 +GST
66J-02373 MS Windows Vista Business 64-bit OEM 1pk DVD RRP $297.67 +GST

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#55993 20-Dec-2006 22:06

Very expensive, I tell you. Ascent lists Windows Vista Ultimate for $831 including GST!

This "reputable on-line store" you found is trying to make lots of money...

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#55999 20-Dec-2006 22:17

Hey man,

I posted the actual RRP, not their online store price.
$746.84 +GST for Windows Vista Ultimate DVD from Acquire.

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#56000 20-Dec-2006 22:18

Ok, this is cheaper then...

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#56007 20-Dec-2006 22:31

I'd image that most 'clever clogs' will buy a bit of hardware in order to get the cheaper OEM product. Would you know if the Express Upgrade is redeemable yet? (Not that I have one...)

P.S. Eight hundred bucks also buys an XBOX 360 with a wireless/game bundle

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#56772 3-Jan-2007 09:17

Just a dim question... how do the upgrade licenses work? Do they literally upgrade the existing OS installation or can they do a complete installation (definitely the preferable option)?

I'm currently running WinXP Pro SP2 and trying to work out my options.

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#56774 3-Jan-2007 09:31

$746.84 + GST is more than $831.22 incl. GST.

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#56777 3-Jan-2007 09:35

True, well spotted. Back to Ascent guys!

As for the upgrade, I am checking this, but I had the impression it needs Windows XP to be installed for the upgrade option to be valid. I will reply back here when I have some more information.

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#56778 3-Jan-2007 09:39

lugh:
Just a dim question... how do the upgrade licenses work? Do they literally upgrade the existing OS installation or can they do a complete installation (definitely the preferable option)?

I'm currently running WinXP Pro SP2 and trying to work out my options.

Cheers
Rory

I think Windows Vista Home Basic allows for a 'preferred' clean installation as well as the typical upgrade installation. I think that's what I read somewhere... someone else may be able to give a more definite answer.

Use the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

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#56779 3-Jan-2007 09:47

Here we go... Windows Vista: Upgrade Planning

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#56780 3-Jan-2007 09:51

Ah magic - that's answered my question! I must have missed that page on the site somehow.

Cheers for that.

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#56805 3-Jan-2007 19:11

DUDE!!! $700-800 bucks for an operating system?!?! And how many operating systems are out there .......for free? .....DUUUude.

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#56807 3-Jan-2007 19:40

Er... Have you seen how much is the Mac OS X? And you realise that from 10.2 to 10.3 to 10.4 there's no free upgrade and no upgrade price?

Also, yes there are free options. But does it come with support?

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#56810 3-Jan-2007 20:00

Better yet again...

If your a student, purchase an 'Academic' version, or get a student to do so for ya....

Vista Premium only $174.90 from Ascent

Thats me.

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#56814 3-Jan-2007 21:28

freitasm: Er... Have you seen how much is the Mac OS X? And you realise that from 10.2 to 10.3 to 10.4 there's no free upgrade and no upgrade price?

Also, yes there are free options. But does it come with support?

...and a product life span of five years, LOL!
Even longer for those STILL using Windows 98.

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#56825 4-Jan-2007 08:04

TheBartender: Better yet again...

If your a student, purchase an 'Academic' version, or get a student to do so for ya....

Vista Premium only $174.90 from Ascent

Thats me.

Doesn't an academic version mean you can't do updates as per the following quote from Ascent's FAQs?

Is there any difference between the academic and non-academic versions of software.
The software itself is identical. However, academic versions are usually not upgradeable and are intended for educational use.

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