In case you haven’t noticed, Windows 7 is almost here. In a matter of couple of days, you can get your hands on Windows 7, which could cost you a hundred or two if you are not picking up a new laptop. Many manufacturers anticipated the demand for Windows 7 and decided to use Win 7′s upgrade program to push their products. That has encouraged many folks to pull the trigger and buy new machines before Windows 7 is formally launched. But not every manufacturer makes it easy to take advantage of this program. Many ask you to jump through hoops and provide all kinds of documentation within a certain period of time (usually 14 days) with no resubmissions allowed. So you can essentially pick up a laptop, hoping to get Windows 7 as an upgrade, only to find out that your manufacturer is not cooperating.

Windows 7 Upgrade program could prove quite a deal for those who get their Windows 7 without a hitch. But manufacturers seem to be determined to make the process as difficult as possible. In reality, you shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to upgrade to Windows 7 when it’s been promised to you by your manufacturer. But some of these deceptive practices have been going on for too long. So if you are picking up a laptop with Windows 7 upgrade program, make sure you do so from a reputable manufacturer.