When Computer makers believe about marketing dates, May may be the real start with the graduation/back-to-school cycle. To that finish, Microsoft and its OEM partners are gearing up with new Windows-7-focused offers, the very first of which kicked off this previous weekend.There are actually three new deals Microsoft and its partners are providing:one. Sony VAIO E sequence laptop loaded with Windows 7 Expert along with a absolutely free Blu-ray disc drive upgrade starting at $799.99. Sony also is providing a $90 credit towards the purchase of movies. (THe very good print: Only obtainable to U.S. residents via Could 29, 2010.)2. Amazon.com providing $50 off on pick Windows seven notebooks and netbooks. Available models are from Dell,
Windows 7 Ultimate Key, HP,
Windows 7 Product Key, Gateway,
Office 2010 Professional, Asus and additional. (The good printe: Only accessible to U.S. citizens by way of Could possibly 29,
Windows 7 Ultimate, 2010.)three. Dell Studio XPS 13 with Windows 7 Household Top quality,
Office 2010 Product Key, Office 2007 Property & Student (having a cost-free upgrade to Workplace 2010 Household & Student) and no cost shipping for $989. (The great print: Offered via the Microsoft Store only. U.S. residents only by way of June 25 or while supplies last.)Microsoft officials noted that the Windows Anytime Upgrade is one particular promotion that is still ongoing. As part of that promotion, users can move from Windows seven Starter to Windows 7 House Top quality ERP $49.99 (normally $79.99); or Windows 7 House Premium to Windows 7 Expert ERP $79.99 (normally $89.99). The Windows Anytime Upgrade offer ends within the U.S. on July three.Microsoft is hinting more Windows 7 promotions might be coming later this summer and could be touted on www.windows.com.