Thinkpads Forum

Hey all, I am wondering if you guys do this, and as to whether I should, as to how this would be beneficial, and if there are any downsides to it. Here we go:

I am talking about registering Vista Ultimate with Microsoft, and my Thinkpad with IBM/Lenovo. Due to the unexpectedly awesome T60p that I stumbled upon, I will not upgrade to another laptop until at least 2010.

Internal components will be upgraded, but the machine itself, no way. I have exactly what I want, so I will just max the unit out with the strongest CPU, 3GB of RAM, etc. The warranty is good until almost mid-2009, which can also be extended, so I'm good for what will likely become the Thinkpad that I will keep for the longest amount of time.

As for Vista, what is to be gained by registering my legit(!) copy of Vista Ultimate with Microsoft? I usually never bother with either the OS, or the Thinkpads, as I used to upgrade the Thinkpads at a frequency of more often than once per year. This will be the exception for very good reasons.

I'm also no longer doubtful as to Vista being "my" #1 OS, so register, don't register? What say YOU?

What do you think, guys? Thanks...

Legitimacy has to do with Activation, which you must do. Registering is purely optional. There is no issue that I can see to registering (and I do register machines). On the other hand, there is no value that I can see to registering. Just do what pleases you.
... JDH

I don't think I've ever registered a ThinkPad.

Interesting. The only Thinkpad I ever registered was my very first one. Activation is part of Vista's attempt to prevent, or at least somewhat stem piracy, so that's cool. Can I register Vista on top it, and is there any benefit to doing so? Thanks!