When will HP sell Vista?

[Brett]

When will HP start selling Vista installed on new boxes?

I've searched their site and it seems they are waiting for Jan 2007. Aren't
they able to distribute on their boxes for RTM this month?

http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/305765-0-0-225-121.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/307800-0-0-225-121.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Thanks,
Brett

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

IIRC, they won't be able to actually sell the Vista boxes until the public
RTM date in January. Releasing the Final version to the manufacturers early
just gives them time to get the new systems configured and tested with
Vista.

 

[Josh]

You won't see any OEM's ship until Jan I believe they are under embargo.
Plus, They are still building there OEM load. However most of the systems
you get should have an upgrade coupon.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Note: What you are calling the "public rtm" date is actually called the
"date of General Public Availability" (Vista launch). It is January 30.
The bits have already released to manufacturing (rtm). HP should begin
shipping Vista boxes in January but they will not be put on sale until
launch.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Colin

Thanks for clarifying that.

 

[Jeff]

Hi Colin!!!!

Jeff

Note: What you are calling the "public rtm" date is actually called the
"date of General Public Availability" (Vista launch). It is January 30.
The bits have already released to manufacturing (rtm). HP should begin
shipping Vista boxes in January but they will not be put on sale until
launch.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Hi! I took some time off to recharge the batteries.