Student Discount -- Full Version

[Waltino]

Hello, this is my first time on the forums. Seems like a good place for information, so figured I would ask my question here.

I am a university student in the U.S., and JUST put together a new PC. (Only carryover parts were vid card, PSU, and RAM.) I would like to get a version of Windows 7 64-bit, but definitely don't have $200 to spend. I found out about the "Ultimate Steal" promo, but all I can find are discounts on upgrade versions!

Does anyone have any information that can help me out here?

Thanks in advance.

Walt

 

[clifford_cooley]

Hi Waltino - Welcome to w7forums

Check out this Newegg deal.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

Check out this Tigerdirect deal
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64BIT Operating System Software - OEM DVD, English

 

[jeewing7]

There are alternatives to buying an OEM version (which you should know cannot be used on any other computer hardware... ever.)

If your school is a participating vendor you can get sharply discounted versions at JourneyEd . The only caveat is you must provide proof that you are a student there and currently enrolled full time with at least 12 credits. And not all schools participate, so don't be upset if yours does not.

 

[Core]

Your college's IT center may be selling the OS themselves for a discounted price. When Vista came out, I picked up Ultimate for $20. It's worth asking them.

 

[bassfisher6522]

When I got my upgrade version of 7 the only choice was 7 home premium and I paid $30 for it. Now I see that it's the professional version for $65. I wonder why the change.

 

[jeewing7]

While most colleges used to sell software in their bookstore, it's no longer the case because people would buy it out and then re-sell it for a profit. My alma mater is one of them.
Now, if you try to buy software on a campus they will refer you to a website. While it is a bit of a hassle, I can understand the concern of the campus to place restrictions. Though I'm more inclined to think M$ did the restricting.