Microsoft has finally announced the pricing and it is good news to the consumer, with prices for its most popular product, Windows Home Premium, receiving about a 10% price drop. With a drop in price Microsoft is hoping to regain customers after the less than desirable launch of Windows Vista. This prices are very similar, but not identical, to those we reported back in February.
Microsoft will also be offering pre-order upgrades with aggressive prices never seen by Microsoft before. These prices are identical to those we reported back in early June, from a leaked Best Buy memo.
Upgrades:
Home Premium - $ 119.99 (Vista Launch price of $159.99)
Professional* - $ 199.99 (Vista launch price of $199.99)
Ultimate - $ 219.99 (Vista launch price of $259.99)
Pre-Order Upgrades:
Home Premium - $49.99
Professional - $99.99
Full Retail:
Home Premium - $ 199.99 (Vista launch price $239.99)
Professional* - $ 299.99 (Vista launch price $299.99)
Ultimate - $ 319.99 (Vista launch price $399.99
* Windows Vista Business and Windows 7 Professional are used for comparable references
Pre-orders will be limited but Microsoft has not commented yet on what the supply limitations will be. The pre-orders will launch Friday, June 26 – July 11 in the US, Canada, and Japan and will end sooner if supplies are depleted. The UK, France, and Germany preorders launch July 15 – August 14 or will end sooner if supplies are depleted. Keep an eye on windows7upgradeoption.com starting tomorrow, as we anticipate more details being announced about this program on that website. The pre-order upgrades will only be available online and only from select retailers like Best Buy, Amazon.com and the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft is trying to show that Windows 7 is better than Vista in every form. With its more aggressive pricing, and excellent beta reviews, Microsoft wants the world to know that this is the OS you want.
the fix to everything!
Still a little expensive for my tastes, maybe I can get my office to get it for me to try. Anyone know when the RC expires?
Still a little expensive for my tastes, maybe I can get my office to get it for me to try. Anyone know when the RC expires?
Do you actually need a previous version installed, or can you still insert a previous Windows disc during the install?
Still a little expensive for my tastes, maybe I can get my office to get it for me to try. Anyone know when the RC expires?
Do you actually need a previous version installed, or can you still insert a previous Windows disc during the install?
I forget what version of windows it was, but you could have a clean drive, instal the upgrade and at some point it would ask for the previous version of windows cd to be inserted...it would scan it to make sure it was valid and then continue on with the install. So maybe w7 will be the same way, I hope so if I can get in on the pre-order.
They aren't going to require an upgrade install because people clean install frequently when the have problems. People wouldn't buy it if they had to install Vista, then install Windows 7 after. It's a waste of time.
I'm pretty sure windows 95 had product keys.
Windows 7 Home Premium, here I come
does that mean it's just as good as "Vista Home Premium"?
Plus Oem doesn't have any funny restrictions like the Upgrade versions, where you need to have installed a Windows before being able to upgrade.
"Pre-Order Upgrades:
Home Premium - $49.99
Professional - $99.99"
Who said that?
Jeff_MSWindows
Anyways, I know I will end up installing both Snow Leopard and WIndows 7 on my iMac as soon as they're released. I'm fed up with Vista, and Snow Leopard will cost like nothing to me.
i'll be grabbing ultimate this time around, at least 7 should last for more than a few years, after 5-10 years should be worth the cash
those that can't afford the higher price tag have upgrade options
Otherwise you have to install Vista and run the upgrade DVD when Vista boots up for the first time, but this won't be a clean install.
Otherwise you have to install Vista and run the upgrade DVD when Vista boots up for the first time, but this won't be a clean install.
You can't to an "in place" upgrade from XP to 7, but you can do a clean install of 7 and provide the XP media during installation.
With XP so firmly entrenched, Microsoft would be foolish not to offer [i]some[i/] upgrade path from XP.
That way you can keep your programs and settings, etc.
Yes, it's really nasty that we always get ripped off there.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...f5-00f0ee7fe0fb
Check out that file from MS detailing some upgrade paths. But it states that upgrading from 32bit to 64bit is not possible.
I see, you mean that little "trick" we were able to do with the Vista upgrade to get a clean install.
Check out that file from MS detailing some upgrade paths. But it states that upgrading from 32bit to 64bit is not possible.
Oh my, I'm quoting myself... here is a web version of the document linked above.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library...579(WS.10).aspx
And you get to lose all the of Ultimate Extras you paid for in the process (since they don't exist in Windows 7 Ultimate apparently). What a bargain! 8P
Purchasing Vista Home Premium for $99 and then upgrading to Win7 Home Premium for another $50 is a tolerable expense.
The words upgrade only should be an obvious answer to that question.
The words upgrade only should be an obvious answer to that question.
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvi...grade_clean.asp
not sure if win7 will do that, but i remember this news was all over the place. ppl wuz happi
The words upgrade only should be an obvious answer to that question.
Microsoft designed Windows 7 Upgrade media for Windows Vista. A customer with Windows XP can purchase Windows 7 Upgrade media but must back up their files, clean install, and then reinstall their applications.
The words upgrade only should be an obvious answer to that question.
Well its not, because you CAN do a clean install using the upgrade only disks.
Do some research before you bitch about others asking questions please
I'm 100% onboard the 64bit bandwagon, I just need to see a final feature comparison to make my decision on which version.
At this time, it looks like Windows 7 Home Premium is my choice if the chart at My Digital Life is accurate.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/02/07/w...res-comparison/
Hopefully they haven't found some trick to defeat clean installs with upgrade media, I hate in place upgrades and prefer a clean slate. Yes, it's more work... but worth it in the long run.
It's the best thing they've ever created, really, but it's just not worth those prices.
Somehow I am guessing that Microsoft did their homework into setting a price and know what they are doing.
So were the XP and Vista full retail boxed versions. MS always seems to keep the prices on those jacked up.
I checked the word document posted by zeke009, but i think that was uniquely specific to Test versions of Win7, and not the official upgrade path once it goes RTM. I could be wrong.
So, assuming the upgrade tiers remain consistent, then the Vista Ultimate customers get screwed once again. They will only be able to upgrade to Win7 Professional or Ultimate and be forced to pay $259 for that privilege. Think about those that purchased a PC or laptop that came with Vista Ultimate. They will not be able to upgrade to the $49 Win7 Home Premium.
I hope I'm wrong. Anyone have any new information regarding this, or maybe it will be clarified by MS on 6/26?
Anyway... lets hope we see some more info tomorrow.
Between 22/10/09 - 31/12/09 Home premium costs £79.99. Professional costs £189.99 and ultimate costs £199.99.
After 31/12/09 Home Premium = £169.99 Prefessional = £219.99 and Ultimate = £229.99
Pre-ordering gets you Home premium for £49.99 and Professional for £99.99
These prices are for the whole of the EU and are all full version prices.
Last edited by lee26 on 25 Jun 2009 - 16:27
If you pre-order through a retailer they will specify how you can get the software. If you pre-order through the Microsoft Store you will have the option to either download and/or receive a physical copy.
* How many copies of Windows 7 can I order?
You can order up to three copies each of Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional with this promotion.
My question: will you get both bitted versions at the same time or get the 32 or 64 bit version and have to order the other bitted version?
The upgrade prices are reasonable so I assume most people will find a way to do that.
The full versions should've been set at what the old Upgrade prices where.
$159, $199 and $259 respectively with the upgrades at $50 off of full, so $109, $149 and $199. That works out better imo. But oh well, they probably know something more about their retail market. Still, if upgrade and retail has seen a price cut, maybe OEM prices have been cut as well?
This is NOT cheap Microsoft!!
I might pay for a subscription for technet at least then i'll have keys and software and it'll work out cheaper...
hopefully the OEM is something reasonable.
hopefully the OEM is something reasonable.
Does Snow Leopard come in more than one flavor/version? If not, your price comparison is apples-oranges.
hopefully the OEM is something reasonable.
Does Snow Leopard come in more than one flavor/version? If not, your price comparison is apples-oranges.
Your rigth dosen't come in min flavor but you pay one cost of $130 and it a Full ver and there upgarde is far less then that 60 and some you can even get very sweet deal like then $10 depend when you purchased your Apple computer.
Have to agree with everyone here. W7Pro is the choice for me, being a more advanced user, but there is no way ill pay for a retail boxed copy with these prices. If "Clean" Upgrades are possible, i'll pre-order those copies right away. If not, Either Technet Online-only or OEM copies for less machines to downsize the costs.
Overall, Disappointing.
Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99 (mods, please fix the article text as it is wrong)
And they also say: "Finally, as a way of saying thank you to our loyal Windows customers, we are excited to introduce a special time limited offer! We will offer people in select markets the opportunity to pre-order Windows 7 at a more than 50% discount. In the US, this will mean you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for USD $49.99 or Windows 7 Professional for USD $99.99. You can take advantage of this special offer online via select retail partners such as Best Buy or Amazon, or the online Microsoft Store (in participating markets). "
And based on this information, assuming they provide the temporary discount to Ultimate, it might show up around $110 or so for the upgrade edition for the short time span? That's actually a lot better and would cause me to bite.
MS owes Vista Ultimate purchasers an apology. There are already class action suits in the courts over these issues. This is not going to help.
I've loved the Windows 7 beta and release process so far, but this remains a legacy Vista black mark on the program.
HP for 650zł is fcking sick prize too...
I want to be 100% legal and want buy HP or Ultimate in normal box (here: Full Retail). I don't want upgrade, i want NORMAL standard operating system in normal box etc.
But it cost tooo much, Microsoft cry because in this moment is many pirates, but if they do this prices, I CANT buy it :/!
Sorry microsoft, maybe in Poland you can do a bit lower price, coz I'm not poor and have got good work and good money, but this prices for Polish's standard are sicks!
Sorry for my bad English.
Last edited by DragonWings on 25 Jun 2009 - 19:48
Ultimate - $ 259.99
259.99 USD = 158.808 GBP
United States Dollars United Kingdom Pounds
1 USD = 0.610825 GBP 1 GBP = 1.63713 USD
Ultimate - $ 319.99
319.99 USD = 195.484 GBP
United States Dollars United Kingdom Pounds
1 USD = 0.610906 GBP 1 GBP = 1.63691 USD
With the price being so close people will jump to buy the full retail version and not the upgrade version, under £200.00 for me is one of the cheapest operating systems I have bought in years. I paid £250.00 for Xp in 2001 when it first came out. to buy Windows 7 for under £200.00 is awesome.
Ultimate - $ 259.99
259.99 USD = 158.808 GBP
United States Dollars United Kingdom Pounds
1 USD = 0.610825 GBP 1 GBP = 1.63713 USD
Ultimate - $ 319.99
319.99 USD = 195.484 GBP
United States Dollars United Kingdom Pounds
1 USD = 0.610906 GBP 1 GBP = 1.63691 USD
With the price being so close people will jump to buy the full retail version and not the upgrade version, under �200.00 for me is one of the cheapest operating systems I have bought in years. I paid �250.00 for Xp in 2001 when it first came out. to buy Windows 7 for under �200.00 is awesome.
remeber tax etc on top of those rough prices too.
From the FAQ
When you purchase a computer that is preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate, from a participating computer manufacturer, you may be eligible to upgrade to a corresponding edition of Windows 7.
I'm not holding my breath. If that's all this web site is then that pretty much sucks. If it is in deed available for everyone to pre-order at a great price then I'll buy it, otherwise I'm going to have to wait for the "free" versions :p
Looks like they took the FAQ down at windows7upgradeoption.com. I guess I got a sneak peak.
Last edited by NeoSigma on 26 Jun 2009 - 03:09
Full Retail with Upgrade Option
Home Premium - $ 49.99
Professional - $ 99.99
Ultimate - $ 149.99
As long MS keep stick to bloody high cost people are going do nothing but pirate it as soon it is crack you watch see it never fail and min will like me will just stick to 2000/XP or move on some Linux Distributions I for one will say Windows 7 maybe better tab faster but it still bloody pig with memory even vs carp ware Vista it tab higher and really really hate fact that keep some old vista folder carp make it harder then hell to find save data folder and that they drop email Outlook Express/Windows Mail which mean you have install that carpee a@@ Windows Live Mail which make real mess in inport my backup I have had for year I been using OE (1996) and boy dose Live Mail tops crap ware list.
NOTE: Yes, I am aware it's much cheaper here now but back when Vista was first released here it was around ~$700 for Ultimate and it stayed there for quite some time before finally dropping down (I just use Ultimate as that is the one I remember the price of
Windows Vista Business OEM(s) (32+64bit) with Free Upgrade Coupon to Windows 7
$149 shipped
Which means, you can own Vista and 7 for $149.
32-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16832116673
64-bit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16832116676
Windows 7 RC will begin to experience bi-hourly shutdowns on March 1st of 2010 and completely expire June 1st of 2010. Also with prices such as $49 for Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade and $99 for Windows 7 Professional -- how could you go wrong? These prices are available for a limited time only via pre-order so I would recommend ordering yours today.
For more information, see the Windows 7 Pre-Order offer page here: http://<< spam >>/nldc8p
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team
source: http://w7info.com/articles/2009/06/windows...rs-selling-out/
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