Vista available for pre-order in UK

Author: Tim Smalley
Published: 3rd January 2007
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Got some Christmas money left to spare? Why not pre-order an OEM version of Vista, as the prices aren't too bad.

Got some Christmas money left to spare? Why not pre-order an OEM version of Vista, as the prices aren't too bad.

Eagle-eyed forum member samkiller42 writes to tell us that Overclockers UK already has Windows Vista on pre-order and the prices aren't too bad either.

At least, if you stay away from retail versions of the new OS - the OEM versions are where the 'bargains' can be found.

Windows Vista Home Basic weighs in at just over £60 inc. VAT, while the full version will set you back over £180 with Mr. Brown's cut added in.

The OEM version of Home Premium is selling for under £80 including VAT, compared to the retail version that is selling for just under £220. Finally, Vista Ultimate retails at just over £135 for the OEM version, while the full retail version will set you back an extortionate £360 give or take a few quid.

You can pre-order your copy of Vista right here.

I think I'll be buying a new hard drive at the same time as buying an OEM copy of Vista Ultimate, because there's no way I can justify spending a silly amount of money on the retail version of Vista Ultimate. Yow.


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Vista available for pre-order in UK

Overclockers UK has started selling Windows Vista on pre-order a few weeks ahead of the official release. OEM versions aren't priced too bad, but retail versions will require an organ donation...

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01/03/windows_vista_available_for_pre-order_in_uk/1


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