VMware Fusion 2 drops to $18.99 (after rebate), with a Free Upgrade to Fusion 3

Amazon.com has dropped the price of VMware Fusion 2 to just $18.99 after a $10 rebate. Why would you want to get an outdated version of VMware Fusion? Because if you order VMware Fusion 2 before December 1, 2009, you can receive a FREE upgrade to VMware Fusion 3, which officially adds support for Windows 7 and Aero effects. VMware Fusion 3 currently costs $70, so a savings of $50 is pretty good!

The only drawback to doing this trick, is the waiting period you have to survive through for them to send you the updated key. Amazon has posted the form right on the product page for your convenience. All you gotta do is print it out, supply your personal info, and send it in along with the Web confirmation and serial number. You can either physically mail it in, Fax it in, or email it too  free-upgrade at rebates-vmware.com with the subject “Free Downloadable Upgrade to VMware Fusion 3.” Email would definitely be the fastest method.

There is only 1 more week to take advantage of this deal, and then the free upgrade option will disappear for good. You will instead have to pay for a $40 upgrade license in addition to the cost of Fusion 2. If you plan on getting 3 anytime, now is the time to act. It will be a long time before you can find it for $19 again!