Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade Full $169.95 at Staples.ca with coupon

[DACluett]

Staples.ca has the full version of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade -- Full Version, not the OEM version -- for sale for $199.95, here's the link:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW

This is for the English version. The French version is also available for the same price at the following link:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW

This upgrade is generally offered at $299 at a variety of other online sites, such as FutureShop.ca, BestBuy.ca, NCIX.com, and Tigerdirect.ca, so this price is incredible...especially considering the following online-only coupon code for $30 off, link on RFD as follows:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/ma...at/Staples.ca/

For a Microsoft product that generally does not see a discount, this is a pretty incredible combo deal, with a cost of $169.95 + tax, and free shipping. I know there are a lot of Vista haters out there, but for those who don't want to spent $300 for Vista, this is very affordable.

[kool1]

I highly advise avoiding any Vista upgrade unless you want your computer all screwed up.

[psychoPat]

I highly advise avoiding any Vista upgrade unless you want your computer all screwed up.

Well, even if it's an "upgrade" disk, do a clean install and computer works like a charm...

[ZenOps]

Hot!

Especially now that 4GB of memory has never been cheaper.

[kuqdew]

microsoft has to make "Windows XP SP3" in order to make money

[dmdsoftware2]

microsoft has to make "Windows XP SP3" in order to make money

Huh? Since when is Vista = Windows XP SP3? You do know there is a Windows XP SP3 candidate release that has been out since Dec 7th.

[cybr9]

This does not seem to be a special or limited time offer. Also the Home Premium Upgrade version has also gone down in price ($129 vs previously $179). Has the price of Vista gone down (finally) for good?

[Turge]

Although upgrades are usually not recommended, when upgrading to Vista, it will actually move the previous OS to a backup folder and install a clean version of Vista. The only difference is that it will also attempt to reinstall the applications from the previous OS as long as it meets the compatibility list, and of course, migrate your documents and settings.

ALso, I don't think you would actually be able to perform a full install with this DVD unless you used a key other than the one that came with it. I suspect that all installations (Upgrade and Full) of every version (Home, Permium, Ultimate) would also be available on this DVD (once again, requiring a different key)

If you do go the upgrade route and you know how to use a computer, I would recommend taking an image of your C: drive after performing the update since reinstalling Vista would require you to first install XP to then upgrade to Vista.

[drceo]

Although upgrades are usually not recommended, when upgrading to Vista, it will actually move the previous OS to a backup folder and install a clean version of Vista. The only difference is that it will also attempt to reinstall the applications from the previous OS as long as it meets the compatibility list, and of course, migrate your documents and settings.

ALso, I don't think you would actually be able to perform a full install with this DVD unless you used a key other than the one that came with it. I suspect that all installations (Upgrade and Full) of every version (Home, Permium, Ultimate) would also be available on this DVD (once again, requiring a different key)

If you do go the upgrade route and you know how to use a computer, I would recommend taking an image of your C: drive after performing the update since reinstalling Vista would require you to first install XP to then upgrade to Vista.

To do a clean install without having to deal with XP or something else for that matter, just install it first (without the key) so it sits in 30 day mode. Repeat again. The second time around, treat it as an upgrade. Voila. Clean install & upgrade.

[ACC-Major]

so we can do a clean install with this disc? It says upgrade version, or it doesn't matter?

[robskot]

SO...why is this better than a Mac?

FULL VERSION, 0S X Leopard - $129.99 (or less) anywhere!

Why are there so many variants of Vista?? And why is it so expensive for even the most basic version that have very little features?

This just seems soooooo COLD to me. Especially for something that barely works right.

[LegiT]

SO...why is this better than a Mac?

FULL VERSION, 0S X Leopard - $129.99 (or less) anywhere!

Why are there so many variants of Vista?? And why is it so expensive for even the most basic version that have very little features?

This just seems soooooo COLD to me. Especially for something that barely works right.

Must we go into a PC vs Mac discussion?
I don't get how you can assume people are paying "for something that barely works right."
I have a computer running Vista Ultimate to my left here and it's running just fine without any hiccups or problems by merely disabling some useless features. Now, if we were talking about Windows ME (Millenium Edition), then sure, bash all you want about that POS.

[cybr9]

SO...why is this better than a Mac?

FULL VERSION, 0S X Leopard - $129.99 (or less) anywhere!

Why are there so many variants of Vista?? And why is it so expensive for even the most basic version that have very little features?

This just seems soooooo COLD to me. Especially for something that barely works right.

I don't understand why all the Vista bashing - I have Vista and it's been running great - better than my previous XP system - definitely an "upgrade".

[Vinman]

This is actually not bad, considering I was looking to move to a multi-processor system (dual quads) once Skulltrail comes out, and it doesn't support XP and Home can't handle more than one physical CPU.

So you're really stuck with Vista Ultimate (or Business, which sucks for home use) or nothing.

[CH40Z_008]

noob question... is this DVD comes with 32bit and 64bit of vista?