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27 Jun 2009
Lenovo has become the latest PC vendor to offer users a free upgrade to Windows 7. All systems sold between 26 June and 31 January with the Home Premium, Business and Ultimate versions of Vista would be eligible for the update.
Lenovo said that the offer will be limited to home and small business system purchases. Customers who purchase more than 29 systems will be directed to use Microsoft's volume licensing programme instead.
The offer makes Lenovo the second major PC vendor to roll out a free upgrade programme in recent days. On Thursday HP said that it would be offering a similar deal to users who purchase new systems between now and the 22 October release of Windows 7.
Microsoft is also pressing users to plan an upgrade to the new version of Windows. The company said yesterday that it would offer discounted pricing to those who pre-ordered copies of Windows 7.
The company is also offering a deferred cost programme to encourage more PC vendors to offer free upgrades to Windows 7.
Both Microsoft and PC vendors are hoping that the free upgrade campaigns will serve as a way to keep users purchasing new systems throughout the summer rather than waiting until after the release of Windows 7 to purchase a new PC.
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Great news on Windows 7
The problem is how much do you have to pay to receive the free update, £10 - £30 is what I have heard
Posted by: Ricardo 29 Jun 2009
Dell too
not sure how the author missed it, but dell is also offering the 'free' upgrade to windows 7 for machines purchased between 6/26/2009 and 1/31/2010
Posted by: A Pal 27 Jun 2009
Applies to all PC makers
This is not just a deal with Lenovo all PC makers will offer a free update to Windows 7 when you purchase a new computer. If you purchase a Dell with Vista Home Premium then you'll be able to download Windows 7 Home Premium once it's released.
Posted by: Andrew 27 Jun 2009