Microsoft has finally release the pricing for Windows 7 and its cheaper than Windows Vista. The upgrade plans have been announce for users that purchase PC after June 26th will receive a free upgrade copy if the manufacture chooses to support the program.
There will also be a pre-order program to get the upgrade disc at half the price they will normally sell for. For example if Windows 7 Home Premium cost $120 it will be $50 to upgrade if you go through the pre-order program. Windows Ultimate will not be in this upgrade plan but may have its own later on.
In Euro countries since IE 8 is not allowed to be bundled the pre-orders will be different. Starting July 15th they will only be able to purchase Full copies of Windows 7. Which some say they will have to now do a full clean install and lose their programs. I don’t think this will be the case since even on a Full disc they have an upgrade option when you begin the install it just seems that those countries will not benefit from upgrade pricing.
So far this sound like a plan to get as many people off Vista as Microsoft can and make it affordable to do so. So far all the reviews have been positive on the new OS.
Read on to get the whole US pricing break down.
Upgrade Pre-order Deal (until supplies last)
- Windows 7 Home Premium: Upgrade price $120, Pre-Order Deal: $50
- Windows 7 Professional; Upgrade Price $100, Pre-Order Deal: $100
Windows 7 Ultimate is not apart of this plan but the is speculation it may get its own Pre-Order incentive.
Official Prices
- Windows 7 Home Premium: $120 for upgrade; $200 for full version
- Windows 7 Professional: $200 for upgrade; $300 for full version
- Windows 7 Ultimate: $220 for upgrade; $320 for full version
Windows 7 Starter will be available to Dell, HD and netbook manufactures to put on future netbooks. Other SKU seen will only be available in Euro and emerging markets.
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