Vista evaluation version ...

**temeteus82** · Mar 6, 2006, 02:09 PM

Ok, the thing is simple when MS puts Vista so that I could get evaluation version of it, like what they are doing with windows XP 64 bit edition now....

Vikingod · Mar 6, 2006, 04:00 PM

I wouldn't hold your breath. i don't think that is normal MS behavior. I think they did it for XP 64 because it has such limited exposure. To my knowledge, they didn't do it for 95, 98, or XP, so I wouldn't expect that from Vista.

g35x · Mar 6, 2006, 06:24 PM

agree with vikingod

**temeteus82** · Mar 6, 2006, 07:03 PM

I see..... Any ideas about the prices?

The_Neon_Cowboy · Mar 7, 2006, 12:52 AM

ARM, LEG, FOOT for staters

g35x · Mar 7, 2006, 06:49 PM

well they arent getting my arms,legs,or feet.....is microsoft really gona make me hit the streets with a chainsaw???

Vikingod · Mar 8, 2006, 03:52 PM

Well, given that XP hit shelves at a pretty expensive price, but had a substatial cash back offer. Some rumors say it will be $100, but I doubt that, maybe $200 with a $50 cash back for the lower end verison, but I doubt it will be $100 standard. Can't remember what Xp debuted at, but I bet Vista will be about the same.

g35x · Mar 8, 2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

Well, given that XP hit shelves at a pretty expensive price, but had a substatial cash back offer. Some rumors say it will be $100, but I doubt that, maybe $200 with a $50 cash back for the lower end verison, but I doubt it will be $100 standard. Can't remember what Xp debuted at, but I bet Vista will be about the same.

i can see them chargeing 300$ for ultimiate and going down by 10$ as the 20 different versions have less and less

bug77 · Mar 8, 2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

I wouldn't hold your breath.

Funny

**temeteus82** · Mar 8, 2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by g35x

i can see them chargeing 300$ for ultimiate

Ultimate is the version that I'm looking for .....

EcPercy · Mar 10, 2006, 01:01 AM

Well, with XP they did release a public RC (release candidate). I assume that they will do the same with Vista. What was that a 180 day copy with XP?

GeneralClaymore · Mar 15, 2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

Ultimate is the version that I'm looking for .....

Same here, it be the same ver I will go for, But if its 300 dollars I'm screwed

Chaos · Mar 15, 2006, 01:28 PM

What would be nice is MS offering the same Technology update concept as they did with XP x64 Edition

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I wouldn't hold your breath. i don't think that is normal MS behavior. I think they did it for XP 64 because it has such limited exposure. To my knowledge, they didn't do it for 95, 98, or XP, so I wouldn't expect that from Vista.

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Well, given that XP hit shelves at a pretty expensive price, but had a substatial cash back offer. Some rumors say it will be $100, but I doubt that, maybe $200 with a $50 cash back for the lower end verison, but I doubt it will be $100 standard. Can't remember what Xp debuted at, but I bet Vista will be about the same.

Mar 10, 2006, 01:01 AM	#11
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	Well, with XP they did release a public RC (release candidate). I assume that they will do the same with Vista. What was that a 180 day copy with XP?