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What Price Point Should Microsoft Set for Windows 7?

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What Price Point Should Microsoft Set for Windows 7?

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The momentum for Windows 7 continues to build, and it seems so far that Microsoft is doing a  good job at redeeming the Windows name after Vista.  Windows 7 is fast, seemingly very stable, application compatibility seems good, and the reaction from the tech community and media is far more favorable than it has been in the past couple of years.

So the technical side of Windows 7 is going pretty well, and we haven’t seen much out of marketing yet, but there have been many discussions online about how much Windows 7 will actually cost consumers.  Some have suggested it should be free, which is quite ridiculous, and others speculate it will be similar to what Windows Vista was.

One of my biggest displeasures with Windows Vista wasn’t so much on the technical side, as it was with the actual price and the lack of license bundles.  With some Vista licenses averaging out around $200, it just wasn’t economically feasible to outfit my entire house with copies of Vista, which I would have liked to have done.  I have roughly 5 PC’s in my house, so give or a take a bit, it could have easily cost over $1000 to get my home setup with Vista. 

Now I certainly don’t expect Windows 7 to be free, but I’m now wondering how Microsoft will set the pricing for new and upgrade purchases.  I really hope it reasonably priced, because going too high will have a real negative impact in my opinion.  I would like to see a simple upgrade from either Vista or XP for $99, with a 3-license family pack for $150.  I think that would be very competitive, and get even more people to upgrade.

What do you think?

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Reply #226 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Does anyone have any release dates for Windows 8?
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beta testing 2nd quarter next year... here are some gui ideas being worked out. Looks better than win7...

 

Reply #227 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I've been using W7, and I love it! I liked Vista, and 7 is much better than Vista. It's more streamlined and snappy. It's kind of like Vista with the XP feel.

And that upgrade option is awesome! I oversee an office with 8 other computers besides my own. I will definitely be trying to persuade my boss to go for this deal! It would cost me $800 now, or $2400 later. For me, it's a no brainer.

All my other machines have Vista, and they'd be fine to stay there, but I'm beginning to think that it's really worth the leap.

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #228 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I 'avoided' Vista....successfully....migrating from XP Pro straight to Win7 RC ....and am liking it more than any other MS OS I've used in the past.  [The first would have been Dos4, I think]...;)

I'll pay whatever MS thinks is right....no problemo...;)

Reply #229 from Stardock Forums Top

Dailytech.com

"From June 26 to July 11, while supplies last Microsoft will offer special preorder pricing.  It will be offering in the U.S. Windows 7 Home Premium for $49.99 and Windows 7 Professional for $99.99, a savings of $70 and $100 respectively (In the U.S. preorders are for upgrade versions).  Canada and Japan enjoy similar deals."

It looks like Amazon.com is still taking pre-orders. :thumbsup:

 

PS. It only took me three edits to figure out how to hyperlink. :P

Reply #230 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It looks like Amazon.com is still taking pre-orders.
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o_O

I would hope so. They should have just started a couple hours ago. ;P

Reply #232 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gonna be getting my 8 copies later today! \o/

Reply #233 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gonna be getting my 8 copies later today!
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Braggart! I hate it when someone goes (not one but) seven better than me. :-" :w00t: :rofl:

Actually, it's 8.... Oz isn't on MS' list of priorities when it comes to this pre-order discount thing.  Seems we have to wait until October and pay full price... which'll be more than the difference between the USD and AUD, as it was with Vista when it was released here. 

Yup, we'll pay the difference and then some... the gov't (GST and import tax) and suppliers/importers will have to get in for their cut, despite the DVD's most likely being produced at MS Australia in Sydney.

:thumbsdown: XO >:(

Reply #234 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I don't care what price they put on it. I'll buy it regardless. I'll just buy myself an OEM version if the retail/upgrade is too expensive, I don't need MS support.

Reply #236 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I saw an ad in todays paper from Best Buy.  Pre-order an upgrade to Windows7 Home Premium for $49.95.  Good until July 11, 2009.

Reply #237 from WinCustomize Forums Top

See here for half price deal on pre-purchase.
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That's what this thread was for.  Pricing for Windows 7...now there are two.

Reply #238 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gawd so sorry, just trying to be helpful. I did not know this thread existed before my post.

Reply #239 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gawd so sorry, just trying to be helpful. I did not know this thread existed before my post.
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What's the saying?  The more the merrier?  I guess the more info you can get to the people is better.  Sometimes it gets confusing though.  Like, for instance, all the threads on Fences bugs for example...

Reply #240 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I would say wait ... the OEM releases of Win7 will be released 30 days after the

retail box. You will be able to purchase them from you local e-tailor ... at a better

price. Right now it's just a waiting game ...

Reply #241 from Demigod Forums Top

What Price Point Should Microsoft Set for Windows 7?
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free, give the people something back, especially those who you stole ideas from.

Reply #242 from WinCustomize Forums Top

free, give the people something back, especially those who you stole ideas from.
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Agrred. Or give it away free because of the nightmare Vista caused when it was first released.

Reply #243 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting kona0197, reply 17

free, give the people something back, especially those who you stole ideas from.

Agrred. Or give it away free because of the nightmare Vista caused when it was first released.

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Like that's going to happen!  And Ford is going to be giving away its next model because the tyres went flat on some previous ones.

:rofl:

Reply #245 from Sins Forums Top

kona, you might spell it th YANK way but starkers is CORRECT

harpo

 

Reply #246 from WinCustomize Forums Top


Windows 7 pricing and availability announced

 

Windows 7 pricing and availability has just been announced, along with a couple nice benefits to help put you into Windows 7 at half the price. First, Windows 7 will be rolling out on new PCs starting October 22nd. But starting tomorrow if you buy a new PC from a participating retailer you'll be able to get Windows 7 for little or no cost at all. (See

www.windows.com/upgradeoffer

 
for more details)
As for pricing, the retail prices for full and upgrade versions of Windows 7 follow:

Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99

Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99

Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99

Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99

Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99

Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99

And if you want to skirt around paying full price - pre-order! From tomorrow until July 11th in the US and Canada (July 5th for Japan) you can pre-order Windows 7 Home and Professional from the

Microsoft Store, Best Buy, or Amazon and get more than 50% off! That means Home Premium version for under $50 and Windows 7 Professional for under $100.

Reply #247 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Windows 7 pricing and availability announced
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Are you always fashionably late? :grin:   That's all we've been talking about lately.;)

 

June 25, 2009 10:41:56

Microsoft sets Windows 7 prices: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/ptech/06/25/cnet.windows7.pricing.upgrade/index.html  Looks like if you pre-order for an upgrade only, you get a SUBSTANTIAL discount except for Ultimate.  No pre-order on that yet.

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Reply #248 from WinCustomize Forums Top

kona, you might spell it th YANK way but starkers is CORRECT
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Not according to the dictionary. My spelling is correct.

Reply #249 from WinCustomize Forums Top

kona, you might spell it th YANK way but starkers is CORRECT



Not according to the dictionary. My spelling is correct.
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According to your dictionary, you are correct... but according to mine, I AM correct.

Oh, and the Oxford dictionary was based on the English language and written before yer Websters, so I'd have to say the original is more correct than the latter.

:-" :w00t: :rofl:

Reply #250 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What Island Dog said.  Simple and afordable for everyone concerned.:D