Getting Windows 10 on day of release
Microsoft will begin doling out Windows 10 on July 29 in waves, and depending on where you are in line, you may not receive the update until the next day or later. That was also going to be the case with pre-built Windows 10 PCs from Dell, though not anymore.
Dell began taking pre-orders for Windows 10 systems in mid-June. At the time, the OEM said it would ship those systems out on July 29. However, I received an email from Dell today saying it's bumping up the ship date to July 28.
"Dell will be one of the first OEMs shipping Windows 10 devices. Dell systems will start shipping on July 28th so customers can get their PCs first and on the same day as Microsoft's launch (July 29th)," Dell stated.
The OEM also stated that it is offering free next-business-day shipping for a bunch of devices with Windows 10 pre-installed.
That said, if you're willing to wait until launch day to order a system from Dell (assuming you're going the pre-built route), configuration options will more than double to nearly 70 variations.
HP also has select Windows 10 systems up for pre-order that will ship out July 28th.
,"I want to clearly explain how HP will deliver new devices with Windows 10 pre-installed to customers. Right now, a customer can buy select PCs with Windows 10 directly from HP.com and it will ship on July 28, HP's Mike Nash stated in a blog post. We are offering free next-day shipping so customers will receive the device on July 29. Customers will start seeing HP devices running Windows 10 in-store at select retailers beginning August 2."
As for Dell's in-store availability, the company says it will have the most configurations available from retailers on July 29, including a dozen Windows 10 solutions at Best Buy.
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