Anyone heard anymore about the free Vista upgrade?

[Gigi]

In August, there was news about a free Vista upgrade for "Vista-ready" computer purchases made starting in October:

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060810-7467.html

Has anyone heard anymore about this? I'm trying to decide if I should build my own system now or wait to be eligible for the upgrade. Thanks.

[B0000rt]

In August, there was news about a free Vista upgrade for "Vista-ready" computer purchases made starting in October:

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060810-7467.html

Has anyone heard anymore about this? I'm trying to decide if I should build my own system now or wait to be eligible for the upgrade. Thanks.
I just unpacked a Dell Notebook PC for a co-worker today, and it had a Windows Vista Ready, sticker on it.

[CanadianN00b]

I just unpacked a Dell Notebook PC for a co-worker today, and it had a Windows Vista Ready, sticker on it.

Hmm...I just got my Dell Inspiron 6400 yesterday as well and it was accessorized with a snazzy Windows Vista Capable. Any significance?

[rabbit]

I'm trying to decide if I should build my own system now or wait to be eligible for the upgrade.

Just taking a guess here, but my thinking is that deal would only apply to the big name brands. Maybe if you buy XP between a certain time would qualify, but that would probably only be for retail versions.

Anyways, since October isn't far away, I would wait. Maybe there will be some deals on Thanksgiving weekend.

[B0000rt]

Hmm...I just got my Dell Inspiron 6400 yesterday as well and it was accessorized with a snazzy Windows Vista Capable. Any significance?
Maybe it said Capable, I forget lol, I'll take a picture of it tomorrow, I believe it was a Latitude D620

[Gigi]

I'm trying to decide if I should build my own system now or wait to be eligible for the upgrade.

Just taking a guess here, but my thinking is that deal would only apply to the big name brands. Maybe if you buy XP between a certain time would qualify, but that would probably only be for retail versions.

Anyways, since October isn't far away, I would wait. Maybe there will be some deals on Thanksgiving weekend.

I forgot to mention that I'd be purchasing a Dell system (Dimension 9200), so I'm assuming this would be a big name brand, right? :)

But it's true that October isn't that far away, but I just didn't want to wait unnecessarily if this whole thing was just a rumour.

And to the others, I'm not sure of the significance of the stickers. It was my understanding you had to get a coupon as well for the free upgrade, but what do I know? :confused:

[Kevinck]

The stickers have no significance at all in terms of free software. They just state that the computer meets the minimum system requirements for Vista.

[Composter]

no different than THX certified speakers, they are just built to the THX standards.

[rabbit]

I forgot to mention that I'd be purchasing a Dell system (Dimension 9200), so I'm assuming this would be a big name brand, right?

Okay, sorry. When you said build your own ...


But it's true that October isn't that far away, but I just didn't want to wait unnecessarily if this whole thing was just a rumour.

So look at it as waiting for a Dell deal. I know it's difficult when you're set on buying a new computer, but it's only a few more weeks :). I still say to wait for possible Thanksgiving deals, even if this Vista free upgrade thing wasn't in the mix.