Bodaggit23
Active Member
This is sure to upset some people. lol
http://www.engadget.com/
Microsoft just laid out the Windows 7 pricing grid for us, and here's the big takeaway:
Vista and XP users will need to pony up $119.99, $199.99, or $219.99 on October 22 to score
their Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate upgrade, and those of you who want
a full retail disc will need to roll up with $199.99, $299.99, or $319.99 respectively.
It's not quite that simple, though: starting tomorrow, June 26, you'll be able to pre-order upgrades
at much cheaper prices -- $49.99 for Home Premium and $99.99 for Professional, just as we'd heard --
but pre-orders will be strictly limited in number and are expected to sell out quickly. Obviously we'd
prefer it if final pricing was $49 and $99 for everyone, but it's not a bad start, especially since
participating manufacturers will be offering cheap / free upgrades to 7 on new computers sold after
tomorrow with Vista as well.
Oh, and don't you worry about scoring a place in line, because we're here to help: later today
we'll be giving away 100 codes that guarantee a pre-order spot at the discounted prices, and
you'll be able to share the code with two friends. You'll have to act fast, though -- the codes
will only be valid for 48 hours. Keep your eyes peeled for our recession antidote post around
noon EST, and get your clicky-fingers ready.
Update: Looks lke we've got our first participating manufacturer -- HP machines sold after
tomorrow will receive free upgrades to 7, and we're hearing Sony will announce a similar offer
soon. We'll be keeping a full list of announcements as the day goes on, check back later for more.
http://www.engadget.com/