Just bought a new latop.
It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwvistaupgrade.html

"- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Just bought a new latop.
> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:
>
> http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwvistaupgrade.html
>


Updated - "early 2007". (after public launch)

http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade

" If you purchase an HP or Compaq Windows Vista Capable Notebook
PC, Desktop PC, or HP Digital Entertainment Center between
October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007 you may be eligible for a free
upgrade
kit from your existing Windows XP® operating system to the new
Windows Vista operating system. This upgrade kit will be available after
Microsoft launches Windows Vista, currently scheduled for early 2007. "

FYI:
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...0-225-121.html
"This program does not offer an upgrade path to Windows Vista Ultimate.
If you are interested in upgrading to Windows Vista Ultimate, please
visit your retailer to purchase the full-packaged-software version."


"- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
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>
> "- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
> news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Just bought a new latop.
>> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:
>>
>> http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwvistaupgrade.html
>>
>
>
> Updated - "early 2007". (after public launch)
>
> http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade
>
> " If you purchase an HP or Compaq Windows Vista Capable Notebook
> PC, Desktop PC, or HP Digital Entertainment Center between
> October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007 you may be eligible for a free
> upgrade
> kit from your existing Windows XP® operating system to the new
> Windows Vista operating system. This upgrade kit will be available
> after
> Microsoft launches Windows Vista, currently scheduled for early 2007.
> "
>

"- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Just bought a new latop.
> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:


> http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade
>

When I just went to order my HP Vista upgrade, I was redirected and
this was on the webpage:

"You have reached the Upgrade to Vista Web Site. Due to the recent Asia
based earthquake you may experience delays in web site responsiveness
while full connectivity is being restored. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause. "

> "- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
> news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Just bought a new latop.
>> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:
>
>
>> http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade
>>
>
> When I just went to order my HP Vista upgrade, I was redirected and
> this was on the webpage:
>
> "You have reached the Upgrade to Vista Web Site. Due to the recent
> Asia based earthquake you may experience delays in web site
> responsiveness while full connectivity is being restored. We apologize
> for any inconvenience this may cause. "
>

A few clicks got me to the details. FYI:

Windows Vista™ Order Instructions and Product Information
Program Order Instruction Overview

We suggest that you have the items listed below readily available to
place your website order:


o Please have your date of purchase available. Systems must be
purchased between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007.
o Please have your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) number (14
digits) readily available.
o Please have your HP or Compaq PC Model Number available.
o Please have your PC serial number readily available
o Please verify that your system is Windows Vista Capable. Your
system will either have a logo on it or this will be stated on the
packing slip that came with your PC.



• To complete your order, you will need to provide the receipt for the
purchase of your qualifying PC.

• The Upgrade Software will ship within approximately 6-8 weeks from the
later of (a) the date your have completed the redemption order
requirements or (b) the applicable language version of the requested
Upgrade Software has been released in your country. The receipt of
Upgrade Software is also subject to availability and product supplies.
========

Even though I had a $50 rebate from HP and the online $230 rebate from
CompUSA, we again have to prove that we bought it. Wouldn't it be so
nice if they just used the same database as the refund checks ? Or let
their website run an app on our PC to download it - then just burn it to
CD/DVD and it's done ? Nope - mail it away and wait another 6-8 weeks
from when they receive it. Merely a few more hoops for us to jump thru.

->
> Even though I had a $50 rebate from HP and the online $230 rebate from
> CompUSA, we again have to prove that we bought it. Wouldn't it be so
> nice if they just used the same database as the refund checks ? Or let
> their website run an app on our PC to download it - then just burn it to
> CD/DVD and it's done ? Nope - mail it away and wait another 6-8 weeks
> from when they receive it. Merely a few more hoops for us to jump thru.
>
>
Yes, and why are you jumping trough hoops to
join the bandwagon of Vista?
Just wait for 2 or 3 years before converting
to an immature operating system.....

"Sjouke Burry" <burrynulnulfour@ppllaanneett.nnlll> wrote in message
news:459c474d$0$2019$ba620dc5@text.nova.planet.nl. ..
>->
>> Even though I had a $50 rebate from HP and the online $230 rebate
>> from CompUSA, we again have to prove that we bought it. Wouldn't it
>> be so nice if they just used the same database as the refund checks ?
>> Or let their website run an app on our PC to download it - then just
>> burn it to CD/DVD and it's done ? Nope - mail it away and wait
>> another 6-8 weeks from when they receive it. Merely a few more hoops
>> for us to jump thru.
>>
>>
> Yes, and why are you jumping trough hoops to
> join the bandwagon of Vista?
> Just wait for 2 or 3 years before converting
> to an immature operating system.....

I'm not gonna install it - YET. But in a year or so ( after SP1 +), I
can then install the OS for free.

- Bobb - wrote:
>
> "Sjouke Burry" <burrynulnulfour@ppllaanneett.nnlll> wrote in message
> news:459c474d$0$2019$ba620dc5@text.nova.planet.nl. ..
>> ->
>>> Even though I had a $50 rebate from HP and the online $230 rebate
>>> from CompUSA, we again have to prove that we bought it. Wouldn't it
>>> be so nice if they just used the same database as the refund checks ?
>>> Or let their website run an app on our PC to download it - then just
>>> burn it to CD/DVD and it's done ? Nope - mail it away and wait
>>> another 6-8 weeks from when they receive it. Merely a few more hoops
>>> for us to jump thru.
>>>
>>>
>> Yes, and why are you jumping trough hoops to
>> join the bandwagon of Vista?
>> Just wait for 2 or 3 years before converting
>> to an immature operating system.....
>
> I'm not gonna install it - YET. But in a year or so ( after SP1 +), I
> can then install the OS for free.
>
>
oh.. alright... as long as you do the "or so"....:)

Funny, I got the EXACT same thing at the Toshiba web site. The site was
working, but the response time was very slow (tens of minutes).


- Bobb - wrote:
>
>
> "- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
> news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Just bought a new latop.
>> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:
>
>
>> http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade
>>
>>
>
> When I just went to order my HP Vista upgrade, I was redirected and
> this was on the webpage:
>
> "You have reached the Upgrade to Vista Web Site. Due to the recent Asia
> based earthquake you may experience delays in web site responsiveness
> while full connectivity is being restored. We apologize for any
> inconvenience this may cause. "
>

I'm finding the site very responsive right now.

According to PC Magazine, we might have that earthquake to thank for a
slight reduction in the amount of sp*m in the Christmas week!

Val

"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45a05dd1$0$4848$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Funny, I got the EXACT same thing at the Toshiba web site. The site was
> working, but the response time was very slow (tens of minutes).
>
>
> - Bobb - wrote:
>>
>>
>> "You have reached the Upgrade to Vista Web Site. Due to the recent Asia
>> based earthquake you may experience delays in web site responsiveness
>> while full connectivity is being restored. We apologize for any
>> inconvenience this may cause. "
>>

"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:45a05dd1$0$4848$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Funny, I got the EXACT same thing at the Toshiba web site. The site
> was working, but the response time was very slow (tens of minutes).
>

When I clicked the link at HP.com I got a : "you are leaving our site"
security pop-up, so probably same host.
In the details of the upgrade page I read- must supply original receipt
or a " certified copy" of the register receipt. I had to send the
original to HP for my $50 rebate - what the heck is a " certified copy"?
There was no explanation on the page. So I go back to CompUSA with my
copy of the original and they produce a " certified copy" ??? Or I raise
my right hand in front of a sherrif and he certifies my copy ;-> ?

Bobb


>
> - Bobb - wrote:
>>
>>
>> "- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
>> news:oK-dnZeSNcq3mPrYnZ2dnUVZ_sqdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>> Just bought a new latop.
>>> It took me a while - clicking, so I'll save you the trouble:
>>
>>
>>> http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/c...wsvistaupgrade
>>>
>>
>> When I just went to order my HP Vista upgrade, I was redirected and
>> this was on the webpage:
>>
>> "You have reached the Upgrade to Vista Web Site. Due to the recent
>> Asia based earthquake you may experience delays in web site
>> responsiveness while full connectivity is being restored. We
>> apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. "
>>

Certified copy should be something a notary public will do for you-check
with your bank, they usually have several notaries and will do it for free.

Actually, you don't even have to send an original or certified copy. When
you get the email response, it includes options to send a faxed copy, or
email a scanned copy. (Left hand and right hand not coordinating???)

Val


"- Bobb -" <bobb@noemail.123> wrote in message
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>
> When I clicked the link at HP.com I got a : "you are leaving our site"
> security pop-up, so probably same host.
> In the details of the upgrade page I read- must supply original receipt or
> a " certified copy" of the register receipt. I had to send the original to
> HP for my $50 rebate - what the heck is a " certified copy"? There was no
> explanation on the page. So I go back to CompUSA with my copy of the
> original and they produce a " certified copy" ??? Or I raise my right hand
> in front of a sherrif and he certifies my copy ;-> ?
>
> Bobb
>