Choosing OS in custom configured build

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Ok so I'm custom configuring a laptop and I have a quick question. Here is the laptop I'm configuring btw

http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=2025

 

So in the OS section you can choose Windows 7 Home premium ( going up from no operating system ) for £60.

Is it just me or is that crazy? On ebay I can get windows 7 Professional for like 35 pounds. In that os section they say

We recommend that an Operating System is added to your order to ensure a hassle-free transition to your new PC. We would make sure all necessary drivers are installed and you will be supplied with a genuine Windows CD and serial key.


Is that just a bunch off bullshit though? How hard is it to install the necessary drivers?. I don't know about laptops but for my self built pc I just went to the motherboard website installed the drivers then I installed the graphics card driver and I was good to go.

Any advice on this matter, Is it just a waste of money?

Edit: Sorry got the prices wrong fixed them now

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Get it without OS, pirate windows, install it yourself, save money.

 

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but where do you get the drivers from there is no motherboard company listed like on a proper pc

 

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GPU drivers are pretty much the only thing you ever need to download yourself.

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hmmmm, really? you sure what about the chipset, audio, usb, bios, lan and all those drivers?

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Audio: 99% of cases realtek, usually works out of box. If not, you know where to get it.

LAN: usually works out of box, but you know the model of the adaptor anyway.

Everything else: always works out of box.

Like, have you ever installed Windows 7 or 8?

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oh ok... and yes I have on a desktop pc but on those you have to get all the drivers

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Windows has generic drivers that do a lot of the work for you.  However, I have found that LAN/wireless drivers are always needed, along with GPU drivers.  However, installing drivers are relatively easy.  It's pretty much a download and double click install process for everything.