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Are you going to Mix10 this year?
I’ll be at Mix10 this year in Las Vegas March 15th to 17th. If you’ll be there, let me know, I’d love to meet up.
Microsoft Store Australia and Italy have opened
Over the past several months, the Microsoft Store team has been working hard at improving our stores. 2 notable areas we’re working on is getting ready for the big launch of 
Windows 7 as well as expanding our global footprint.
As we all anticipate Windows 7’s launch on October 22, we have some great news to share in the meantime.
Today, we opened up 2 new additional international stores – Microsoft Store Italy and Microsoft Store Australia!
Both of these new stores are currently offering Microsoft software by download, or download + backup media. We are continually looking to expand our catalog in each of our international stores, so be patient with us 
The past year has seen us open up several international stores, and with these 2 new stores, we now have presence in 12 countries world-wide.
If you’re a customer of one of our new stores, drop us a comment here, or on Twitter and let us know what you think!
Windows 7 pre-order – available now on Microsoft Store!
Windows 7 is now available on Microsoft Store for pre-order!
As mentioned earlier today, we have both Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade heavily discounted at $49 and $99 respectively. This discounted pre-order is available in limited quantities and for a limited time.
Other information
- When placing you’re pre-order on Microsoft Store, you’ll have 3 options for getting the product on October 22, 2009:
- Download – the quickest and easiest way. We even store your product key so you don’t have to keep those pesky software boxes in your closet or silly stickers taped to your monitors.
- Download + Backup Disc – for those that want convenience of downloading, but also a physical disc to use later.
- Ship the package product – we’ll ship you the fully packaged product on or about October 22, 2009. Arrival time will vary depending on actual shipping time.
- All editions of Windows 7 available on Microsoft Store include both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. If you choose to buy Windows 7 for download, you will get access to both downloads.
- Discounted pre-orders are available starting June 26, 2009 and will continue while supplies last, or until July 11, 2009 whichever comes first.
Windows 7: Be first. Save half.
Starting Friday, June 26, 2009 you will be able to pre-order Windows 7 on Microsoft Store! By being first to pre-order, you’ll get it for at least half off and be one of the first to get it. Quantities will be limited.*
How?
Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009 and it’s easy to get it fast and save a bundle on upgrades to Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional.
Pre-order either product at Microsoft Store starting tomorrow, and you’ll snag it for at least 50% off with Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49.99 and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $99.99!
You’ll have 3 options for getting the product on October 22, 2009:
- Download – the quickest and easiest way.
- Download + Backup Disc – for those that want convenience of downloading, but also a physical disc to use later.
- Ship the package product – we’ll ship you the fully packaged product on or about October 22, 2009.
All Windows 7 editions include both 32-bit and 64-bit regardless of whether you choose to download or the packaged product. So techies, don’t worry, we have you covered
Want more info?
Go to the Windows team blog and find out all the details.
* The offer begins on June 26, 2009 and will continue while supplies last, or until July 11, 2009, whichever comes first.
Windows 7 Upgrade Option and Microsoft Store
Today, we announced the Windows 7 Upgrade Option and Windows 7 pricing.
Microsoft Store is also participating in this program and offering a free* copy of Windows 7 to qualifying purchases on Microsoft Store of Windows Vista from starting June 26th, 2009.
The Windows 7 team blog summarizes this program as it relates to buying a new PC with Windows Vista:
…you don’t have to wait until GA to get a new Windows PC. In fact, we know many people need that new PC sooner – for back to school specifically. And we have the answer for people who need a new PC now but still want to get Windows 7 and that’s the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, which kicks off tomorrow, June 26th! Anyone who buys a PC from a participating OEM or retailer with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate on it will all receive an upgrade to the corresponding version of Windows 7 at little or no cost to customers.
On Microsoft Store, we are offering the Windows 7 Upgrade Option for any purchases of Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate starting on June 26, 2009. On or about October 22, 2009, we will send qualifying customers an email with a promotion code and instructions to get your free copy of Windows 7. You will have the option to download it for free, or choose to have a packaged copy shipped to you.
If you have any questions, hit me up in the comments or on Twitter.
*Shipping charges and any applicable taxes may apply
