(Not) Finding Windows 7 on Bing
Posted: Oct 31, 2009
Recently I was trying to track down the best price on the Windows 7 Family Pack so I went to the shopping section of my preferred search provider, Microsoft's Bing. I figured on Bing, Windows 7 would be something that is easy to find. It was pretty amazing to me that I couldn't find the Family Pack at all. For those of you haven't heard, Microsoft is offering a 3 license pack for Windows 7 Home Premium for a MSRP of $150. Since the standard upgrade price is $109 or so, even if you only plan on using two licenses, this is a GREAT DEAL!!! This is a pic of the box to the right so now you know what to look for.When I search Bing shopping this is what I got:
Interesting, when I searched Google Shopping (Froggle I believe is the name) I quickly found what I was looking for:
As an addendum to the story, I order the Windows 7 Family pack from a vendor on Google Shopping and a day later received an email saying that the company didn't actually have the product and that my credit card would be refunded. Not related to Bing vs. Google, but annoying none the less. Moral of the story, make sure the company you order from has a good reputation or buy it in person (i.e. I saw the Family Pack at Costco today and although tempted to buy it, I'm going to try for a better price and no tax on-line.)
