Windows Vista

DanielFenech · 3 Dec 2006 at 18:28

I was going to build a new PC system this month, with MCE 2005. But seeing Vista will be available end of January, am I right? I think it's not worth getting MCE now. How much do you think it will take to be available from OcUK?

And one more question, what would you do till you buy it, install a trial version? But that's 30 days only :/ Need suggestions. Thanks

Glaucus · 3 Dec 2006 at 18:57

easiest option is to decide which version of vista you want, then but the xp equivalent with the upgrade voucher.

DanielFenech · 3 Dec 2006 at 19:32

Well, I'm going for the Home Premium or Ultimate version (OEM). I'm not from the UK.

Robert · 3 Dec 2006 at 20:36

Doesn't the software have to be pre-installed on the system? I guess this menas you'd have to get the company who sold the OS to build you a PC.

DanielFenech · 4 Dec 2006 at 05:27

I think if you buy a PC you can buy an OEM version.

Caged · 4 Dec 2006 at 05:46

I'm pretty sure the Vista upgrade coupons only apply if you buy a full machine from a MS-listed system builder.

clv101 · 4 Dec 2006 at 07:35

You can buy the OEM MCE 2005 today for £72.24 with a free upgrade voucher to Vista Home Premium.

The Running Man · 4 Dec 2006 at 09:20

yes, but will they/do they have to honour it?

DanielFenech · 4 Dec 2006 at 10:50

I'm getting confused

First, I'm getting everything from OcUK. by 'everything' I mean tha tI'm getting all of the components, and build the PC myself. So, till now I was getting the MCE 2005 OEM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-008-MS

Shouldn't I, and those who will build a PC, be able to get VISTA OEM too as they are able to get MCE 2005 OEM?

clv101 · 4 Dec 2006 at 11:06

DanielFenech said:
I'm getting confused

First, I'm getting everything from OcUK. by 'everything' I mean tha tI'm getting all of the components, and build the PC myself. So, till now I was getting the MCE 2005 OEM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-008-MS

Shouldn't I, and those who will build a PC, be able to get VISTA OEM too as they are able to get MCE 2005 OEM?

You should get on to OcUK and get them to supply the Vista upgrade certificate - it works through a third party so it's nothing to do with OcUK directly. If they can't then use a decent company that can! No one should be buying XP today without the free Vista upgrade.

Nickg said:
yes, but will they/do they have to honour it?

Yes.