windows 7 rip off at DVinfo.net

Paul Mailath · January 30th, 2010, 11:45 PM

I've had enough of vista and decided to try windows 7

I go to the site and choose download - 7 ultimate is $220 but when I try to buy I'm directed to the UK site where the price is 199BP - I select Australia as the country and I'm presented with an upgrade price of ...$429 Australian - and remember this is for a download!

I've heard all the arguements about shipping costs & import duties & the exchange rate but this is a blatent rip off

Just to add salt to the wound I find windows 7 upgrade on a DVD at $185US from B&H - I'm buying from them!

Andrew Smith · January 31st, 2010, 10:39 AM

The cheapest way to buy Windows (legally) is when it is OEM bundled with new computer hardware.

Andrew

Craig Coston · February 2nd, 2010, 01:45 PM

Keep in mind that the OEM versions you must purchase system-specific (32 or 64 bit). They only come with that disc. The retail version comes with both discs. OEM is much cheaper though, but to be legal you have to purchase it with qualifying hardware.

Graham Hickling · February 2nd, 2010, 10:05 PM

Yowza - up until Jan 5 Win 7 Professional was only $29.95 for anyone here in the U.S. who had access to an academic email address for the download.

Chris Davis · February 4th, 2010, 05:16 PM

This article offers few reasons, but at least you know you're not alone:

Why is Windows 7 so expensive in Australia? | News.com.au

Galen Rath · February 6th, 2010, 08:46 PM

Don't buy an OEM version. You will be able to install it on only one computer. If you ever scrap that computer, and build another, your OEM copy won't qualify for recertification by Microsoft on the replacement computer.

January 30th, 2010, 11:45 PM	#1
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	windows 7 rip off I've had enough of vista and decided to try windows 7 I go to the site and choose download - 7 ultimate is $220 but when I try to buy I'm directed to the UK site where the price is 199BP - I select Australia as the country and I'm presented with an upgrade price of ...$429 Australian - and remember this is for a download! I've heard all the arguements about shipping costs & import duties & the exchange rate but this is a blatent rip off Just to add salt to the wound I find windows 7 upgrade on a DVD at $185US from B&H - I'm buying from them! __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

January 31st, 2010, 10:39 AM	#2
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,065	The cheapest way to buy Windows (legally) is when it is OEM bundled with new computer hardware. Andrew

February 2nd, 2010, 01:45 PM	#3
Craig Coston Major Player Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 232	Keep in mind that the OEM versions you must purchase system-specific (32 or 64 bit). They only come with that disc. The retail version comes with both discs. OEM is much cheaper though, but to be legal you have to purchase it with qualifying hardware.

February 2nd, 2010, 10:05 PM	#4
Graham Hickling Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,669	Yowza - up until Jan 5 Win 7 Professional was only $29.95 for anyone here in the U.S. who had access to an academic email address for the download.

February 4th, 2010, 05:16 PM	#5
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	This article offers few reasons, but at least you know you're not alone: Why is Windows 7 so expensive in Australia? \| News.com.au

February 6th, 2010, 08:46 PM	#6
Galen Rath Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 323	Don't buy an OEM version. You will be able to install it on only one computer. If you ever scrap that computer, and build another, your OEM copy won't qualify for recertification by Microsoft on the replacement computer.