Microsoft announces Windows 7 pricing
Are you excited for the day Microsoft Windows 7 officialy drops but afraid of the potentially huge dent that it might put in your wallet? Well, at least the mystery is now over as Redmond has finally made its 7 pricing official. Those of you planning to upgrade from XP or Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate will have need to come up with $119.99, $199.99 or $219.99 respectively, while those who opt for a brand new retail copy will have to part with $199.99, $299.99 or $319.99. If that’s too rich for your blood, don’t resign yourself to piracy just yet — limited pre-orders start tomorrow with Home Premium upgrades running $49.99 and Professional upgrades coming in at $99.99. More good news: If you absolutely need to replace a dying computer ASAP, you should feel pretty good because nearly everyone who buys a new Windows computer as of tomorrow should be able to get a free upgrade to Windows 7 (although we must caution you that not all manufacturers are participating in this program). Thoughts on the pricing, kids?
I’d like to see a Windows7 family pack offered as well. I’ve got a couple Windows Netbook PCs (XP) and a couple Macs (running ‘virtual’ Windows XP as well). Maybe I missed this, but will XP Professional be upgradeable to Windows7? I thought that the early answer was NO, a full copy required. In any case, I really do enjoy W7 …
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For those who are commenting on the great Apple and their reduced OS upgrade pricing compared to Windows, don’t forget the enormous premium you paid for the OS when you bought the system initially (compare PC with Mac of equivalent hardware).
I think the pricing is right on. Reasonable.
I’ll wait to try it on someone elses PC before I get it myself. Can’t wait!
I for one am going to be buying the Ultimate package.
Too expensive. I’ll go the piracy route. haha
Stduents can get discount pricing from most universities. Just wait 2-3 months!
I obtained Windows Ultimate (full version) for less than $100.
I need a new computer soon so could I get a list of the manufacturers offering free upgrades?
So Vista users pay the same as XP users?!?!? That bytes!!! Folks like me that ponied up for Vista should get a better break!! After all, win7 is more like a service pack upgrade to vista.. How about $29 like apples upgrade to Snow Leopard…
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I think that giving XP and Vista users the same upgrade price is a bit of FU to Vista adopters and it would discourage people upgrading in the future. Although Microsoft has always been somewhat lenient and inclusive when it came to upgrade policies, it hurts a bit more this time because Vista was the first consumer Windows product that Microsoft pushed through fairly large price increases, and it wasn’t exactly worth the money.
And regarding Apple comparison, I do think their OS upgrade prices are far fairer (in fact, I can totally see them using it in their ad campaign). Yes, Macs are more expensive than PCs, but then the price difference isn’t all for the OS X. People are also paying the premium for the features, design, and brand. I doubt OS X is the only or number one reason for people choosing Macs over PCs.
Linux is still free. It’s fast and reliable too.
“For those who are commenting on the great Apple and their reduced OS upgrade pricing compared to Windows, don’t forget the enormous premium you paid for the OS when you bought the system initially (compare PC with Mac of equivalent hardware).”
Really Rufus? I bought my mac for 1200. Over a five year period which is how long the average computer lasts, subtract anti-virus software, and anti-spam software, easily at $75 US dollars a year, probably more. That is also not adding you having to fix your computer in that time from viruses.
Over a five year period, that adds up. That is 375 US dollars. Also add to the fact that Microsoft kills you on upgrades, $199.00 US. Compared to $29.00. That is $545.00. Now subtract that from 1200.
Now which is cheaper? Also less of a headache to own?
It’s not my fault Windows doesn’t make their own computers. Oh that’s right! They leave it to idiots like you to buy a piece of crap from HP that will break in a year. I don’t care who you are, everyone know that Apple produces superior hardware. I have bought 3 macs in 15 years that have never had any hardware issues at all. My brother-in-law has bought a new HP or Sony every year during that same period. Always because a drive failed or screen went dead. Now, who do you think has spent less?
lets ban shaggy, ed williams and p.mcgee from this site please.
@ed williams
There are plenty of good and free anti virus and anti spyware programs. Combine that with not being retarded and it won’t cost you a thing.
Glad I’m able to afford a macbook pro. Has everything build in, most programs are priced between cheap to free. OS upgrades are about $99.00 + tax.
Though the new sony vaio notebook priced @ $800.00 is a killer deal. Just the software reminds me of BB’s software, very expensive.
What’s the difference between the upgrade and the full disks?
Can I do a clean install with an upgrade disk?
Too expensive for Vista users. They need better pricing as a conciliatory gesture for all the crap Vista users had to put up with.
Well put A.Kidd… Who would pay for another FAIL… =)
The Pre-Order pricing should be THE pricing…
$49 for home users and $99 for Pro users is reasonable, and would drive the adoption rates of Windows 7 thru the roof.
Use the Microsoft Student Discount plan then. I picked up Office 2007 Ultimate for $59 that way and it is a legit copy from microsoft. You just have to have a .edu email address. Vista Ultimate is offered that way as well.
I have been using Windows 7 64rc now on my desktop which is about 4 years old or older with all specs up meeting minimum requirements except running with 1gb of ram and I find the the operating system very stable. I find it to be the first stable microsoft operating system ever and I have been through all of them.
Windows 7…Everything vista was intended to be, But it actually functions correctly. Runs ALOT smoother. And way quicker!. Definatly was worth the price!