It is quite unimaginable how you’d be able to go through college today without a computer. For college-bound kids, it might be high time for you to make a purchase. And it’s not all about power (that almost always comes with the expense), it’s about having one that fits your needs.
Many buyers are putting off buying a computer until late October when Microsoft officially launches Windows 7. Who would want to buy a PC with a bound-to-be obsolete OS, right? Computer manufacturers, however, are telling you that there’s no need for you to do so. Quite a lot are offering free upgrades to Windows 7 if you’re buying a computer with Windows Vista packaged with it.
Dell is currently offering free upgrades for purchases made between June 26 and December 31 this year with no shipping cost. Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo will have a one-month over Dell’s offer with theirs extending until January 31. Lenovo, however, will charge shipping and handling for the upgrade kits. For HP, fees will vary depending on the vendor.
Microsoft promises that the upgrade is a straightforward process.
Personally, I’ve been putting off a PC purchase until later this year when prices of current models are bound to drop and wouldn’t want to go through the hassles of upgrading my OS. But if you really need one just before school starts, there really is no reason holding out for a few months just to get the new OS. These upgrade kits have you pretty well covered for that reason alone.
Source: WSJ
