Microsoft Windows 7 is now available in Saudi Arabia. The prices are (from Jarir Bookstore).
- Windows 7 Home Premium Full 469SR ($125).
- Windows 7 Professional Full 889SR ($237).
- Windows 7 Ultimate Full 949SR ($253). (thanks Zeyad).
These are full editions and not upgrades or OEM (system builder) versions. The full version of Windows 7 all allow you to choose between 32 and 64-bit, so you will get both in the same package.
Windows 7 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) also known as System Builder is now available and can be found at computer hardware stores (Olaya computer market in Riyadh). OEM versions are available in 32 and 64-bit editions. So unlike the regular edition you need to choose when you buy it. The prices are:
- Windows 7 Home Premium OEM (32 or 64 bit): 460SR ($123).
- Windows 7 Professional OEM (32 or 64 bit): 565SR ($151).
- Windows 7 Ultimate OEM (32 or 64 bit): 765SR ($204).
Windows 7 Upgrade version is not available in Saudi Arabia at the moment.
Arabic version is not available until now, Jarir said maybe in 2 weeks. Also if it is like Windows Vista then you are forced to use one interface language (Arabic or English) with no ability to switch the interface language unless you have Windows 7 Ultimate. If this is true then it is an idiotic practice by Microsoft, they should support 2 languages in Saudi Arabia on all Windows editions.
Thanks @dubayan for the info.
I think a Windows 7 Home Premium it,s good prices and for my work
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Windows 7 Ultimate version is 949 SR from Jarir Bookstore
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Khaled A. Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
This info is appreciated!
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Still they prices are affordable. I remember Vista ultimate for almost 1500 Riyals.
Windows 7 is both better and cheaper.
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Khaled A. Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Windows 7 Ultimate “full” is sold for $330 from US. So it is a good deal. Microsoft finally pricing based on the market.
However I would like to see a cheaper Home Premium.
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Nice Deal,Fianlly Microsoft Listen the customers about Price and Quality,Hope Windows 7 will not disappoint the people like vista.
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What’s the difference between the RC version and the OEM version of Windows 7?
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@ Hulyo
I think OEM versions are published for selected brand of hardware drivers. For instance a Windows OEM version published for Acer brand will not provide a successful installation of all drivers on a Toshiba range. At other times, OEM packs for a particular brand might not be able to be installed on another make. The Toshiba OEM WinXp did not install on another brand. [tested, thats why the service guy returned the cd when i wanted to downgrade from win-vista, he could make it work on another brand]
If you are considering a Release Candidate version, you should allow room for error like the previous alpha and beta versions, but its considered much more stable prior and having functionality comparable to the final version.
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correction on the previous message
he could NOT make it work on another brand
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