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."

[SKUD]

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

[Raf1k1]

lol nice :P

[xwabbit]

isn't w8 coming in 2010 lol ?

[FamilyGuy]

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_Detectiv3]

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!

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

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.

[bjornbear]

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.

[The Lazy One]

that blows...

[Bob Dole]

Stealing from Microsoft is like stealing from Walmart.

[chaosatom]

with their 'new' OS now.

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

[morganfell]

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

http://www.ubuntu.com/

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

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!

[ChozenWoan]

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.

[cherrypie]

@that_whore:

You _clearly_ have a problem with math.

[hay]

@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.

[bjornbear]

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

[gaffyh]

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

[Serg]

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.

[dragunrising]

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...

[LoVeRSaMa]

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

Nothing.

[Scerick]

Thanks for that link, I just snagged 2 upgrades.

[andron]

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...

[FFXNo1]

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.

[diatom]

They should be giving away 7 as an apology for Vista

[SaberEdge]

I hate pirates. F*cking thieves.

[Carl1412]

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

[villevalorox]

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

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

[-MD-]

It's an OS get a better job.

[TheIneffableBob]

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.

[RememberThe357]

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-]

You're such a tool*

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

[Jager]

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

[Sibs]

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

[table]

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

[Sigh]

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

[-MD-]

http://store.microsoft.com/...

50-58% off. I win?

[Johnny Jiron]

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...

[ArmrdChaos]

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.

[San Frandisco]

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

[RememberThe357]

That price is a bit too high.

[YourCall]

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!

[GiantEnemyCrab]

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_Colombiano]

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 Dole]

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.

[RememberThe357]

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.

[Boldy]

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...

[Golfcoachh]

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.

[solar]

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

[Allowen]

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

[TheIneffableBob]

The article clearly labels the prices...

[Kyur4ThePain]

Ka-Ching-A-Ling!

[meepmoopmeep]

not for my $29 Snow Leopard upgrade in September

:)

[commodore64]

that $29 is subsidised with inflated apple hardware and $200 memory upgrades.

isn't it?

[cherrypie]

10.1 == $130
10.2 == $130
10.3 == $130
10.4 == $130
10.5 == $130
10.6 == $30

Wow! What a deal?

FreeBSD == $0.

[FFXNo1]

I couldn't believe it when I saw the price. Not only Leopard is awesome, but what the hell are they doing to make Snow Leopard better than Leopard. I can't wait for September to find out. Snow Leopard FTW

[Winter47th]

They'll still make billions bundling them with every laptop known to man that they don't even have to sell them separately.

[skip2mylou]

wow u have got to be kidding me 100+........ GAHHHHHHHHHHH FUK U MS!!!!!!!

[vx]

windows7 apidshare/torrent FTW!! cost = ZERO $

[Eiffel]

Unless you're stealing your internet. Its not completely free.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Who didn't see this article attracting law breaking thieves?

Bragging that their moral compass is so screwed up they see no problem in theft. It's probably just immaturity for the most part but still not an excuse for being a scum of a human being.

[El_Colombiano]

You guys are blowing this out of proportion.

[dragunrising]

Its screwed up that so many people are bashing you for telling it how it is. Stealing is stealing. Kudos (and bubbles).

Why does everyone feel so entitled? Do you pay for Internet? Yes. Energy bill? Yes. Pay for an operating system? Heck no! If Windows was $5 pirates would still find a reason to pirate it. The price may be quite a bit but that means, you either buy it or you don't. If you buy a new PC you get it for free. Quite yer bit$hen. The Vista excuse especially is bull. The main issue with Vista when it came out was compatibility. It was new and not as widely supported as XP. 2 years later and some change it works just fine with just about everything. The same people that say they're going to pirate Windows are the same people that pirate their games. The few honest people in this forum should direct every software publisher to n4g and watch the fireworks. KA-BOOM!

[silvacrest]

i'll admit to using torrents and i wont pretend its not stealing but do you no what? i dont care

when a mega rich company sells its software for such a high price they are really inviting people to steal there stuff, its wrong but thats the truth

stealing is stealing blah blah, i no, but neither i nor microsoft will lose any sleep if i pirate there new OS

in a way this is like a sims game, you just no it will pirated to hell and back but you wont be surprised when its sales are sky high

anyway, im getting a cracked version when one is out lol

[Stryfeno2]

Looks like SDF are having a party in the Gamer Zone...Where have they been? Microsoft's OS always had a heavy price tag.

[Skynetone]

i think i got a extra free game

im due a new pc, but ill go for the basic package when i buy it

[Bladestar]

lol! look at the MS haters acting as if:

A) They were going to use or admit that they use Windows.

B) Buy a software in their life. If you pirate software and download them illegally of the internet... the cut the bull crap.. you will not buy windows nor any software even if it cost $20. Why? because you are thief and steeling is a diseased which is why you wouldn't pay $0.99 for a song in iTunes let alone any software that cost more than $1. The reality is that for those who consume pirated content it's not about price; it's about availability. If you can steal it and is easily available that exactly what you will do. It has nothing to do with Microsoft or Windows 7. So, at least be honest with yourself and admit you are a thief.

Here are the prices for the various versions:

* Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99, (Full): $199.99
* Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99, (Full): $299.99
* Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99, (Full): $319.99

The prices are similar to those of Vista when launch.
Also, similar prices than Apple OS at launch.

You want it buy it.. if not don't. It's as simple as that.

[meepmoopmeep]

Mac OS is $129 for the full OS

Snow Leopard is releasing this Sept. for $29 upgrade

$159 for full OS, iWork 2009 and iWork bundle.

EDIT: sorry, had to fix the pricing

[Sibs]

Vista Ultimate's upgrade path is to Home Premium for the most part anyways, so it isn't $300. $200 is a tad expensive still though.

I hate people who steal. They are the ones breaking society. There's a reason why it's illegal.

[Amplitude]

Im buying Snow Leopard, and i torrented XP. ...well, till i apparently somehow lost a dll or some crap and had to reformat. Twice.
Vista Black Edition (a custom torrent) hated me as well...

Im back to XP now. Seriously. If i were to have to BUY a copy of windows every time my copy of windows forced me to reformat, i'd be broke as hell right now.

[KruLLit]

Mac OSX costs 129$. Microsoft should rethink their price.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Mac OSX offically only works on Macs and the upgrades cost a pretty penny including the ones that you sometimes need to install other software.

My company got burned!!!

[Kyur4ThePain]

Upgrading to Snow Leopard will be only $29.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Yes, it might be $29 now, but that is a recurring fee i.e. every now and then an upgrade is required and of course there is the fee again.

I remember when the company (a computer training company) I previously worked for tried to install one of the Adobe Creative Suites we realized we needed an update to Mac OSX. It was required by Adobe, so we were basically held hostage. I vaguely remember the fee was $79 at the time for each computer!

Before anyone cries out loud why we spend thousands of dollars on Adobe software and not check the specs, we buy it as a volume license usable on both Macs and PCs. We switched them around as needed and Macs were at the time rare.

So, pay me now or pay me later!

Here is the deal:

- buy a Windows computer with no additional costs to maintain OS with free service packs long after new versions are out
- buy a Mac and pay maintenance fee
- buy a Linux equipped computer and pay more than Windows. Why? Because Windows computers come installed with bloatware that the manufacturer get paid for to install. Just re-install a clean copy....

Not to say one is better than another, but neither is 'free' unless you buy a Windows computer and install Linux yourself, but you still paid a non-existent fee for Windows.

[Dashmoney101]

you have no idea what you are talkin about, there is no reoccuring fee. it $29. thats it. ur just mad cuz 2-3 years after upgrading for 100 bucks you're upgrading again. Just buy a Mac and it wont happen lol

[Mo0eY]

@10.3

There's no maintenance fee at all. Leopard has been out for a long time, and they have had 7 service packs (10.5.1 to 10.5.7). This update is just bringing more features so it can compete with W7. Learn your facts before speaking out of ignorance.

[Amplitude]

I love when PC users try to argue saying "Apple's prices are way too high!!! >.<" when they have absolutely zero clue what the hell they're talking about. xD

Snow Leopard (Comes out in September i think) is $29.99 to upgrade your copy of OS X - which comes free on every mac with installation disc's that don't even require a key.

Suck it, Microsoft. I actually buy apple OS's, wheras i just pirated XP and installed it on my mac. Thank's boot camp...

edit: and no, i have never actually bought an upgrade yet. I have had my mac for a year now, and have yet to actually spend ANY money on it after i bought it.
Come to think of it, it hasn't even frozen once. lmao. Once my old PC died, there was no way in hell i was switching to vista (good luck finding a PC with XP on it... and down (more like up...) grading to XP is apparently a b1tch to do)
Anyway, im happy with my mac. To hell with the haters. They all appear to be retarded anyway.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Now I admittedly don't use Macs other than the exposure I used to get at work which was quite a bit. The maintenance fee I'm talking about is the price for that upgrade you will make at $29. This upgrade will in short time basically be another mandatory one due to other software requiring it, just like my experience with Adobe Creative Suite. You are then again held hostage.

When you owe a legitimate copy of Windows, this is never a concern.

Looks like some of you misunderstood me or just being ignorant.

[Amplitude]

Software updates are all free... And buying one disc will work on as many computers as you'd like with OSX im pretty sure.

I really don't get what you mean by a maintenance fee.
...at all actually. But whatever the hell you meant, the OS is still 10 times cheaper to upgrade... and you don't need to spend any money after that 30 dollars till whenever the next OS comes out.

[digger18]

No thanks.

I'm slowly going over to Ubuntu at home.

At my companies office, we changed over to Ubuntu 6 weeks ago and my staff are now trained in using it. We use it for all our CAD, invoicing and general office applications. Saving my Company and I around £16,000. Nice one.

[Bladestar]

You must do wherever it takes for to save money to your company. As long as you understand the specific needs of your company.

The company I work is relatively large. We have over 500 desktops and many other servers.

We will not pay more than $80 per license since we buy it in big bundles. Deploying Linux to many of ours users is not an option in the company we work we do not try to force users computer habits and preferences.

For example, we will not ask most of our graphic designers to use windows or Linux if they they feel comfortable with MAC.

My department budget is in the million and we have linux, unix, Windows, MAC OS all working in harmony and keeping people as productive as possible.

how much money you save is relative. lol. You may be saving your company "£16,000" but may also be paying or eventually be paying 2-3 times that much.

You see... that's the little dirty secret that many Open source and linux people present to their clients...

Trust me I've being there. Most of the VOIP/SIP solutions we use is mostly on Unix and Linux OS.

Linux is modular and a ton of solutions are custom which means that technical guys can charger wherever they want and once deploy into the corporate environment the company can do very little to change it or get rid of the difficult to fire tech guy...

Tell me... honestly.. how dependable is your company to the technical staff? How much it would take them to recover if you quit? How long it will take if something goes wrong and you are no where to be found?

It's not like they can call some linux 800 number... instead they have to find someone that will have to spend lots of time trying to figure out how you set stuff up.

but the whole "I saved the company $$$$" is like Obama saying that the stimulus package, "create or save between 3 million and 4 million jobs" in the mean time the unemployment raise will eventually hit 12% and many more millions were lost since he got into office.

Most companies that are managed by bias technical guys who have a personal preference when it comes to technology (I am not saying you are) may save the company a few thousands in software license but over time cost a lot more in training, productivity, higher technical staff cost, and more important all the money they lose when things go really wrong and they have very little places to go for support.

Unless of course you are the linux tech and you don't have to rely on no one.

[bjornbear]

I believe they should make this a free update / download to anyone with vista to compensate for the FAIL ripoff it was in the 1st place...

As the South Koreans say...MS is evil =P stupidly evil

[rawd]

Thats alot of cash for Vista SP3

[Kyur4ThePain]

I'm liking that avatar.

[Darkspade]

Windows 7 is NO Vista SP3... This Windows 7 is a very nice OS. I'm on the RC right now and I won't go back if I have to crack it after July 30th then so be it.... Windows 7 will stay n my Computer until I get the full release.... I did buy Vista So I my have to Pirate this one to get my money back.. eye for an eye

[LinuxGuru]

Honestly, 120 for an upgrade from Vista Home Premium to 7 Home Premium isn't all that bad. I liked the OS enhancements I saw in the RC. I'd buy it.

[AuToFiRE]

only problem with upgrading is what happens after windows dies and for those who never got the previous version of windows with their computer?

[CyberCam]

that I'm a certified system builder so I will have to purchase at least one OEM version (just for testing purposes) and to load the OS on *suckers*, I mean customers pc's. Other than that, I would never spend all that cash on an OS when there's better alternatives for free.

[LinuxGuru]

LOL @ better alternatives. I hear ya bro ;)

[silverchode]

free via torrents

[KingKionic]

Great price.

I will be buying.

[AuToFiRE]

Im truly glad i switched to linux, pricing on M$ is like selling your soul

[CyberCam]

You know when you're getting ripped off when;

Your OS costs as much as very low end pc or netbook!

[Stev1212]

Tbh windows 7 sucks now before i get a crap load of disagrees im on RC1 so i know what its like and its just another vista with more stability the registry is still awe full it still does not automatically detect when it needs fragging and it STILL does not utilise hardware fully unlike XP. the new taskbar while it is better is not much of a improvement it can sometimes lag and in rare cases crash and force you to restart all together. What Microsoft have done is get the base code from vista and try to iron out the problems now while i give them credit for the bug squishing they have done because it does run with less crashes and slow down BUT... its still vista at its heart and it still has some of the major problems vista had including hardware and software support lacking. After beta testing OSX snow leopard i can honestly say MS are in trouble. this is just opinion and fact guys so don't go nuts with the disagree button research what ive said if you don't believe me.

[evolution54]

You guys do know that you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional Upgrade from BestBuy and Amazon for $50 and $100 respectively right? I have no idea why you folks are acting so heated up. When was the last time you actually went out to a store and bought a retail box copy of a Microsoft operating system????? Exactly. Your use Microsoft's new OS either through doing a upgrade or when you buy a new computer.

The special deal will go live tomorrow and will end on July 11th. The only thing I don't like about is that they don't have a special discount for Windows 7 Ultimate.

Most home users will only need Windows 7 Home Premium so if you can't afford $50, then you need to look for a new job. The offer requires you to have any version of XP or Vista installed on your machine to qualify for the upgrade price.

[buddyro]

I hope this is just a sick joke.

[maxcer]

i hope so. oh well, guess I'm sticking with windows 3.1

[KingKionic]

This is a legitimate price . Dont know why everyone`s getting mad.

[MerkinMax]

hmm, this or Snow Leopard upgrade for $29?

[FFXNo1]

I'll stick with Snow Leopard and just upgrade my MacBook Core2Duo 2.5 GHz with 4GB of ram and after graduation i'll buy a beautiful MacPro Quad

[wwedx]

Im going to buy Snow leopard and Torrent Windows 7!
I dont see why microsft is going to price it so high after...well just look at Vista!

[Obama]

There's no excuse that it's too pricey. Heck I will probably end up getting it but it is a rip off. Really sucks.

[commodore64]

Surely, if you just buy a new PC, the inclusion of windows 7 will be much more cost effective.

Just like it always has been.

[FantasyStar]

I'll wait for OEM packs. Retails are always more expensive.

[Lawliet]

Argh, just pirate it. As always.

[Marty8370]

As usual

[vagisil]

stupid fux, mico is moving forward and doing better than the japs

american tech fux japs or i should i say sony

ps3 wait b3yond

americans are going forward, why you droids just wait

red white blue

edit marty go blow another low resolution, fuked frame rate ps3 game

[devilhunterx]

People who are standing up M$ pricing strategy are the same one who b!tch about PS3 and PSP GO! prices.

Hypocrites

[Mr Face Creamer]

And yet you still continue to use Windows to bash MS while your PSP is lost and your PS3 is vacuuming dust.

[dustgavin]

Nice way to dance around his comment. So, you agree that you are a hypocrite then?

[yorkie]

Any compatability problems with Windows 7 ? When Vista released I had no end of problem getting my antivirus software to work. Who actually uprades their OS anyway, I only got Vista as it was pre-installed on a new laptop and I sure aint shelling out to get Windows 7. One thing this does show though is that Vista isn't what it should have been, so to charge people who bought Vista to upgrade to this is kinda a kick in the teeth.

[FantasyStar]

Coming off the RC of Win7. I'll tell you that Win7 is what Vista should've been 2 years ago. The fact that they're charging us for their mistake is a oversight of getting back customer loyalty, but whatever. I'll get Win7 because I know for sure that my stuff works and that Win7 is better than XP in terms of optimizations and new features.

[mittwaffen]

I will not upgrade to W7

What a waste of money!

[bjornbear]

I'm still glad I got XP on my bootcamp...

Ah well..30$ for Snow Leopard =)

[Silber]

An OS is something that you use everyday and normally for many years. So a bit higher Price is acceptable.

And why the heck do people blame the Pricing?? The Prices are fore the Windows with support. You can get the System Builder Version for the half of the Price. Win7 Home for about 60 € - Thats not expensive.

[yorkie]

But for me, and I suspect a lot of others, a OS is just an interface to launch other software, nothing more. That's probally why Vista didn't get too many XP users upgrading and I'm not sure that Windows 7 will either. Even though XP is far from perfect you get comfortable with it, and if all your doing is indeed launching other software from the desktop then that makes even 60 euros too expensive.

[Pootangpie]

seriously you would have to be a tard to actually buy it during launch no one ever buys Microsoft new OS at launch date because the outragous prices this is nothing new in the meantime use vista till the price goes down

[Flare149]

Literally just bought this. Standard price may be a lot but with it half off there was no way I was missing out on that

[Jhun]

We all know Mac and Windows are two entirely different operating systems.

Mac is for casual, business users.
Windows is much more customization friendly.

Ask any gamer what OS they run and I can tell you it will be 90% Windows response.

$199 for the full version is NOT expensive considering you are paying for something you use everyday AND get support for, for all I care people pay $200 for a pair of designer jeans...

There are WAY more overpriced items on the market and I don't see you fanboys complaining about stuff like the iPhone or those Macbooks.

Pirating is stealing and considering how much developer work is put into an OS like Windows 7, those of you who pirate it should be ashamed of yourselves

[ktchong]

Like everything else Microsoft makes, you don't want to rush out and buy Windows 7 at launch. Definitely do NOT be stupid enough to pre-order it.

Wait until Microsoft releases the first major patch/revision/update to fix all the bugs, glitches, red ring of death or whatever problems you know Windows 7 is gonna have.

[PS360PCROCKS]

$120 for an upgrade :( lame

[Quadrix]

Make it free for Vista users or I refuse to buy.

[USMCj]

You can get an upgrade to windows 7 from microsoft.com for 49.99 right now.

[LorD]

screw this nonsense.

Windows XP FTW!!!

I just rebuilt my home computer, and recycled an XP disc I had from a computer I bought 8 years ago.

[dogmeat eater]

spendy. Too bad expect tons of pirating. All it is just a fixed vista.

[dogmeat eater]

Like damn, come on. MS must be really insecure about there OS.

[dogmeat eater]

If you don't play games. Theres a nice little OS called Ubuntu. It has zero viruses and runs faster then all the OS out right now. If only the knew.

[KingKionic]

ubuntu is good But what windows seven is offering at the moment is more tempting then ubuntu.

Im glad Microsoft gave windows vista owners a discount when you pre order it.

http://store.microsoft.com/...

[maverick1191]

its hard nearly all computers come with windows and the cheapest macs are like £700 over here why pay that some programs aint even compatable with macs so people have to get windows

and face creamer shut up theres a reason you have 2 bubbles you talk BS

[Mr Face Creamer]

It's just not that I'm talking BS, it's the fact that this site lacks Xbox 360 fanboys such as myself because we are too busy enjoying our console unlike the thousands of droids waiting for a new article to comment on.

Look at the some droids bashing Microsoft at this site, mostly all 6+ bubbles (see Morganfail for example), amirite?

While a hardcore 360 fanboy such as myself and Bladestar have to withstand a thousand droids who have nothing better to do than stay on this site (see Nelson M or Sir Ken Kuturagi for example) who are willing to pop bubbles at the moment of interpreting a thought of Sony bashing.

It seems all pathetic, a droid has 10 bubbles but an 360 fanboy has less than 3... Ah well, I have served on this site with enough time to pwn most mindless Sony slaves here.

I promise you that if you make a new account and just keep on saying "har hey har hey, sony for teh win, xbox 360 phail lululululz, mgs 4ever no mgs for teh xb0ts" in the Open Zone, you can reach 10 bubbles within less than three days.

I have done my part in this helpless community, shall my bubbles disappear and so shall my droid-pwning comments.

Good day sir.

[SaberEdge]

"I promise you that if you make a new account and just keep on saying "har hey har hey, sony for teh win, xbox 360 phail lululululz, mgs 4ever no mgs for teh xb0ts" in the Open Zone, you can reach 10 bubbles within less than three days."

Ha ha, so true. The PS3 fanboys on this site are a joke. I have never seen a bigger group of hypocritical, lying, illogical people in my life. I have a PS3, but the way most PS3 fanboys act leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[skip2mylou]

how do u install linux? cause im willing to use my summer to install linux

[Halo_Reach]

Im just buying this when cames out , best SO ever so FAR.

And Microsoft laucnh a Free BETA of a new FREE Anti-Virus that is FLAWLESS , i cant even say anything coz its FREE and owns Paied anti virus ^^

Great Stuff Microsoft , keep it up now give me Zune HD coz i cant wait for that MAsterPIECE , i want it so BAD!

[Silber]

Yes youre right. That Microsoft gives Windows 7 over one year for free to everyone is the greatest thing ever. So anyone can try the new OS and Mircosoft can get more Bugfixes. But Win 7 is very stable - No Crash since install and great functions.

[ropelli90]

It's nice that I will get it for free from my dad's workplace. Everyone else should just move to linux or stay with XP and not accept those prices.

[equax]

So here's the deal for those people who purchased Windows Vista Premium whether it's from a new laptop or from the store you're entitled for a free upgrade to windows 7.

http://windows7center.com/n...

http://www.techarp.com/show...

Says it all. Could somebody clarify if I'm wrong? Thanks!

[JJFNIGHTS80]

No thanks M$ I'll keep my crappy Vista Premium since you taken away XP which every here loves on their current pc's. You rushed Vista like u Rushed your Xbox 360. It will crash just like the Xbox 360.

[PS360PCROCKS]

kionic warlord! Thank you for that link the pre order, I had no clue! I'm excited now $50 is chump change for a new OS, especially since I didn't pay for Vista because it came with a laptop from my sister.