Pre-Order Windows 7 right now! (Heavily discounted)

The Windows 7 pre-order program is live starting today and will run until July 11th (July 5th if you’re in Japan.) Those from the UK, Germany, or France will be able to pre-order from July 15th till August 14th. Microsoft also emphasized “while supplies last” when talking about the upgrade program dates.

What you need to know to save big

Preorder now. Essentially, you’ll save a LOT more by preordering now than waiting until the product is officially released.

Windows 7 Home Premium – USD: $50; CAN: $65; JPY: ¥7407  (Savings of $69 USD from the retail price)
Windows 7 Professional – USD: $100; CAN: $124.99; JPY:  (Savings of $99 USD from the retail price)

What you’ll be getting

Preorders for Windows 7 entitle you to the Upgrade version of Windows 7. Vista and XP users can both purchase these, but you will be required to have an existing genuine version of Windows installed on your computer.

Where to preorder?

Here’s a list of the retailers accepting preorders:

• Amazon
• Microsoft Store
• Costco
• Best Buy
• Walmart
• Fry’s Electronics
• Office Depot
• TigerDirect.com
• Office Max
• Newegg.com
• Quill

Each Windows 7 CD will contain both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the operating system.

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