I heard that laptop manufacturers (HP, Acer etc) are going to offer a free upgrade to Windows 7 if you buy a laptop now, but that they will charge for postage and packing. Does anyone know how much each manufacturer will charge for them?

I am getting a new laptop which will be eligible for a free windows 7 home premium upgrade.

I also have windows xp on my desktop, will I be able to use the same serial number on my laptop and desktop?

Also, I have read that windows 7 uses less memory, etc and is faster just like xp.

I am about to purchase my first laptop, a Gateway NV5214u. Its my first PC aside from an old, almost unusable desktop. Ive grown up a Mac user and I am going into my sophomore year of high school. I really dont know much about these operating systems. I get a free upgrade to Windows 7 but to me (someone who is not too PC savvy) what are the major and/or noticeable differences between Windows Vista and Windows 7?

I’ve read conflicting information on different websites. And Microsoft’s website is not any clearer.

If I buy a Window 7 Home Premium Upgrade and perform a clean install, will this work coming from Windows XP Pro?

I’ve heard things like. Previous Pro versions can only be upgraded to Windows Pro, likewise, Home -> Home Premium and Ultimate -> Ultimate. Very confusing stuff.
So with upgrade disc. I can perform a clean install. From any version of XP to any version of Windows 7?

I have a rather new laptop, and I was wondering if it would be easy to upgrade to windows 7 from windows vista?

Also, would windows 7 run smoothly on my laptop?
I have a 2.0 ghz intel core 2 duo processor and 4gb ram.

Would 7 work ok with my computer?
Would it be hard to install windows 7 (I have never installed an operating system before)?

Thanks
oh, and if I upgrade, will i lose all of my files?

The windows 7 family pack (3 license) upgrade is supposed to be available in Canada, but I can not find anywhere to do it (Amazon.com will not ship this to Canada).
US Vendors will not typically ship US versions of things to Canada.
Answered: www.ncix.com is carrying them, although they are backordered.

Is it possible to upgrade from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium?

Please provide a link to any website that can confirm this if its possible.

Cheers
The question is regarding Windows 7 when it becomes available in retail stores, not the current beta. Thanks.

Can this be done? I know you can upgrade from Vista to 7 Ultimate, but I’m interesting in buying a PC that comes with Windows 7 Home Premium installed. Will I be able to upgrade this to Ultimate if I want? Thanks!

I am eligible for the $30.00 upgrade for Windows 7. I am excited to upgrade, however it doesn’t say anything about how many computers you can install it on. My question is, does anyone know how many computers I can install it on when I purchase the upgrade. Thanks!

I want to know if there are any draw backs from upgrading a new system with vista on it to windows 7 vs waiting months to buy a system that will be more expensive. Does upgrading my computer slow it down any way or does it work as good as getting it pre-installed on the same computer? thanks