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The thread discusses preorders for Windows 7 E in the UK, focusing on delivery charges. The original poster inquires whether Microsoft’s online store offers free delivery and what others might charge, while subsequent responses suggest that Amazon may offer free delivery with longer wait times and mention specific delivery costs from other retailers. Overall, the users share information about shipping options and costs, with some uncertainty about exact fees from Microsoft and Amazon.

PcBoyGeorge

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So windows 7 E preorders for the uk start tommorow.

Do any one know if the delivery is free from microsofts store. If not what shops online ship it free.
 

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not sure about UK but in the US, MS does not ship free but it seems every single online retailers do and with faster delivery times(release date delivery) such as amazon and newegg...

omnivious

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not sure about UK but in the US, MS does not ship free but it seems every single online retailers do and with faster delivery times(release date delivery) such as amazon and newegg...
 

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PcBoyGeorge

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Does anyone know what microsoft change and what amazon might charge.

Since both sites show nothink about delivery charge.
 

carol_s

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For Amazon you can get free delivery if you are prepared to wait an extra 3 or 4 days for it to arrive (I think they use 2nd class delivery for this option)

I ordered both HP (£44.97) and Pro (£89.97) and was charged £3.34 +VAT for delivery (£3.84 inc VAT)