Prices have dropped since Windows Vista

Jason Mick (Blog) - June 25, 2009 10:20 AM
Daily Tech

At last Microsoft has answered the one major remaining question about Windows 7 -- what the price point will be.  Today Microsoft unleashed a plethora of information, with Windows 7 retail pricing, upgrade information, launch details, and a preorder deal all disclosed.

Likely feeling the heat from competitor Apple's $29 price point for OS X Snow Leopard (set to release in September), Microsoft has reduced the price of its most popular edition -- Home Premium -- to $119.99 for upgrades and $199.99 for full retail copies.  Both price points are $40 less than Vista's original Home Premium price.

Prices for Business and Ultimate version will stay in line with current Windows Vista prices, with the Ultimate price being $40 cheaper than Vista's original debut price.  Please refer to the table below for easy retail and upgrade price comparisons.   [Comments...]