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Microsoft Announces Windows 7 Prices

TGB writes: "October 22 will be here before you know it, and that means that in just a few months, PC users everywhere will finally be getting their hands on Microsoft's new operating system Windows 7. Until now though, the prices of the various versions (full and/or upgrade) were the only major unknowns left to be revealed. Well, wonder no more."

SKUD6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

And you thought it would be cheaper. BAM! THERE IS IT!.

xwabbit6166d ago

isn't w8 coming in 2010 lol ?

FamilyGuy6166d ago

Being a "pirate" I can't believe people actually spend this kinda money on software, it's ridiculous.

I know companies have to have legal copies but how the hell do regualr people end up paying for that?

Defectiv3_Detectiv36166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

Its no wonder PS3/360 users are so divided, two completely different lines of thinking.

Now that Vista tanked, and MS is on the ropes, they are finally going to come out w/ the OS they should have released a while ago. And I'm sure it will shamelessly rip off MacOS.

Typical MS though, get your consumer's confidence, then release a new version of the product every year and do the bare minimum to improve it.

You might as well just buy a new PC for that kind of money and get windows already installed on it for free!

IdleLeeSiuLung6166d ago

It is simple. You buy with a computer or buy an OEM version (with some hardware) instead of stealing. Yeah, pirating is just another word for stealing and anyone that steals is a thief.

bjornbear6166d ago

Ripping off is also a form of stealing isn't? Such costs for a new OS is stealing from the missinformed public...pirating this is probably more just than paying these snakes.

Bob Dole6166d ago

Stealing from Microsoft is like stealing from Walmart.

chaosatom6166d ago

with their 'new' OS now.

I'll go back to XP, if I was Microsoft.

morganfell6166d ago

Look: It is cheaper, more reliable, more innovative. And it's free!

http://www.ubuntu.com/

IdleLeeSiuLung6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

That is just the inner pirate reasoning you are using.

MS prices their product according to supply and demand, if you don't like it don't buy it. There are alternatives such as Mac OSX (for Macs obviously), many Linux flavors, many Unix flavors and older versions of Windows.

This is no different than Coach handbags are sold many times their real design and manufacturing cost or even Apple products. Nothing new.

MS is not ripping you off if you don't buy it. However, I'm sure MS prefers you steal their software than go with a competing alternative (free or not).

I hate it when people justify stealing by some weird logic. Stealing is stealing and there is no justification for it.

Based on my phantom disagrees, there are some thieves out there!

ChozenWoan6166d ago

From what I've read, Linux has been used for 64bit computing since 98 by Pixar and Lucas Arts. The only reason most PCs are just now entering this new era is due to Windows gimping the entire industry by being so slow to adapt to the advancements in technology.

Yea I'll pass on Windows7, cause if I wanted MacOSX I'd get OSX. Then again Apple is just as anal about it's products so they can suck a penguin's toe for all I care. I've got a PC with xp/kubunto and a mac with OSX10. I really hate the mac the most as it doesn't even feel like it's my pc, it's as if I'm just borrowing it.

My next PC will be 100% Ubuntu powered. The amount of software and security is second to non. Yea, you have to jump through hoops to play PC games, but that's what my PS3 is for. So soon I will be throwing windows out a window and the mac can go along for the ride.

PS.
Pirates bad.... but we all have sinned so I'm not one to cast a stone.

cherrypie6166d ago

@that_whore:

You _clearly_ have a problem with math.

hay6166d ago

@1.5: Piracy to stealing is like cp to mv, but I can see dark side of logic is strong in you.

Back on topic.
It's abvious that MS is ripping their software consuments. After getting a$$ raped buying Vista Ultimate you're going to need a lot of lube if you want to upgrade to 7 cause more cold love awaits behind the corner.

Pirating MS' software is far from morally doubtful. Consumer just don't have much choice if he wants to be a PC gamer or use most popular software. Glad I don't play much, I can stick with linux.

bjornbear6166d ago

By your logic IdleLeeSiuLung, Microsoft isn't stealing its just "doing what it feels is right", that can be applied to annyone that doesn't believe the price is justified and pirates it.

Cooperations steal from the public everyday.

Redundant design - planned redundancy = creating a product with a purpously limited life cycle so that after a certain point it WILL stop working, forcing the user to get a new product.

This is a known concept in design (my area) and it's as literal as stealing.

MS are infamous for this, they know they will have customers if they release a new product,no matter the price (obv within logical limits) so they release these things knowing they will sell to the uninformed masses / companies that NEED new operating systems.

Its stealing at a cooperate/ comercial consumer level. Yes pirating is stealing too, i won't deny it, but it doesn't mean just because a company does it that its OK, when an individual does it its WRONG

You just sound like a corrupt PR if anything =P

gaffyh6166d ago

These are ripoff prices, goo thing I'm not gonna pay for it. Should be getting business edition for free :D

Serg6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

Stealing is taking something away from somebody so you end up beeing the only one who has it. Duplicating software so that the original owner doesn't lose it is not stealing, it's called piracy, not stealing. Thinking that 1 downloaded copy equals 1 lost sold copy is the logic of a moron. I'm not justifying piracy but calling these people thieves while defending a moneysucking corporation makes you a giant idiot I'm sorry.

dragunrising6166d ago

What people fail to realize is that Windows 7 is more affordable than ever. Ever since Windows 95 the premium version of Windows has run for around $300. "Consumer" versions have run $200. If inflation is taken in effect, which no one seems to take into account, Windows 7 is the cheapest Windows yet.

http://gizmodo.com/5302653/...

Also, most people do NOT need Window's 7 Ultimate. Home Premium is more than fine. For a limited time, owners of XP and Vista can upgrade for $50 and $100. After July 11th upgrades will be $120 and $200. How is this expensive and why do people assume they NEED the most expensive version? Entitlement does not justify piracy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site...

LoVeRSaMa6165d ago

Ill pay the same price I pay for all "Windows" products...

Nothing.

Scerick6165d ago

Thanks for that link, I just snagged 2 upgrades.

andron6165d ago

I'll keep enjoying my free Linux Mint system. MS and Winos free since 2007 and loving it.

And you don't get Winos for free when buying a new pc. You get it cheaper, but you still pay for it...

FFXNo16165d ago (Edited 6165d ago )

WTF! this is their response to MacOS, too bad Snow Leopards (10.7) new Mac's operating system will be lot cheaper. The upgrade for Leopard is only $30 bucks, yes only $30 bucks. WTF is MS thinking?

This is just a Mac OS rip off.

diatom6165d ago

They should be giving away 7 as an apology for Vista

SaberEdge6165d ago

I hate pirates. F*cking thieves.

Carl14126165d ago

What a ripoff. Why anyone would pay anything for this i don't know.

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villevalorox6166d ago

Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99, (Full): $319.99 JAJAJAJA...

I would just break out utorrent and F Micro$oft. Rip off bastards

-MD-6166d ago

It's an OS get a better job.

TheIneffableBob6166d ago

Is there even any point in Ultimate? Microsoft totally undelivered on their "Ultimate extras."

Home Premium is the one the majority of people should be getting.

RememberThe3576166d ago

In the midst of a world economic melt down you tell someone to get a better job... Cause we can just pull better jobs out of our asses right? Your such a tool.

-MD-6166d ago

You're such a tool*

If you're going to insult someone please do it right.

Jager6166d ago

It's an OS... that costs more then my AMD Phenom II x4 955 Quad Processor? Pass.

Sibs6166d ago

Ultimate isn't what you would buy this time around, even MS has admitted it. Vista Ultimates upgrade to 7 Home Premium.

table6166d ago

Murderdolls - are you so blind that you see what everything microsoft does is godly?

Sigh6166d ago

so that price isn't bad at all? Well i guess anything that Microsoft puts out its fine, according to you...

Johnny Jiron6165d ago

Sheesh just pre-order it if you don't wanna pay the full price. No one is making you use this OS anyways.

I'm trying to figure out what some of you people would charge for your own products...

ArmrdChaos6165d ago

There are obviously a fair number of Anti-Microsoft/Pro-PS3 posters in here. You know...the same people when told the PS3 was too expensive responded to those as "cheap ass" or "go get a job". And here we are now...those same people b*tching about the price of a MULTI-PURPOSE OS. I am not advocating MS...just pointing out the usual schizophrenic behavior that is common place on this site.

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San Frandisco6166d ago

Well,Torrent time b!tches.
Fvck that ripp off price tag...

YourCall6166d ago

299 won't seem like much at all if your arse get busted for software piracy. Trust me, you be willing to pay 1000 bucks to get out of the hot water your thieving arse will be in. And I personally hope you get popped!

GiantEnemyCrab6166d ago

If the price is too high then you don't buy it! Are you so morally screwed up that you feel entitled to this?

I want a Ferrari but I can't afford one. That doesn't mean I go out and steal it and that is OK!

What are people thinking these days?

El_Colombiano6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

You steal a Ferrari, the owner is now f*cked out of a hell of an expensive car. You download a copy of an OS that should be a free upgrade after the bomb Vista was, you're in a sense, "unf*cking" yourself (assuming you actually downgraded to Vista from XP). Microsoft shouldn't price this OS that high, it is simply ridiculous.

Personally, I'd rather not walk up to the cashier at the store, Windows 7 copy in my mouth, grabbing my ankles.

Bob Dole6166d ago

Lol! Yeah people assume they need to upgrade every time something new comes out. Bob Dole's been using XP for a while now. He used '95b for god knows how long and doesn't plan on upgrading.

RememberThe3576166d ago

I do not have a feeling of entitlement. I want it, it's too expensive, to I take it. If I couldn't get it online I wouldn't. But I can, so I will.

There is no need to get butt hurt about it. And your precis Microsoft wont be hurt at all. They'll still bring in bought loads of money.

Boldy6166d ago (Edited 6166d ago )

I just got an e-mail from Microsoft because of the Windows 7 beta:

"You've been using Windows® 7 for a while now, and we hope you've been enjoying a simpler PC experience. Because you've been a loyal Windows customer, we're offering you the Windows 7 upgrade at a great introductory price* - only $49.99 for Home Premium or $99.99 for Professional. It's our way of saying thanks for trying it out. To take advantage of this deal, pre-order your copy while supplies last.

*Discount based on estimated retail prices of $119.99 and $199.99. Actual prices may vary."

Quite a great deal cheaper than what it normally would be. Here's the link:

http://www.microsoft.com/wi...

Golfcoachh6165d ago

That cause prices to be as high. Mix in an economics course once in a while and you might learn something. Its funny how people cry about windows and msoft, but they still keep chugging along. I find it laughable how ignorant people are. If you don't like it use a different os there are some out there you know.

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solar6166d ago

day 1 for me. i liked the beta a lot.

Allowen6166d ago

Wow, $300 for an upgrade ?
How much would be the full version of this new windows then ? $500 ?

TheIneffableBob6166d ago

The article clearly labels the prices...

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Jin_Sakai14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio14d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing14d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9214d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

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Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

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15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9214d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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