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Microsoft chops Vista retail prices

Started by Nvyseal , Feb 29 2008 05:22 PM

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#1 Nvyseal

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 05:22 PM

images/news/vista.jpgIn what may be an unprecedented decision, Microsoft said Thursday that it plans to lower the retail prices for several flavors of Windows Vista.

Ultimate full looks to be officially headed down to $320 from $400, and the upgrade is down to $220 from $260; Home Premium is now at $130 from $160. Will the dip be enough to entice plenty of new OS upgraders?

Other developed markets will also see price cuts, while in emerging markets, Microsoft is eliminating the distinction between full and upgrade versions of Home Basic and Home Premium as it attempts to convince more users there to use genuine software.

Will the dip be enough to entice plenty of new OS upgraders?

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Posted 29 February 2008 - 06:08 PM

MS using AMD Tactic....

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 06:59 PM

We are just trying to help the poor of the world!
You know, being good guys! As it we only make a 72% profit on this stuff!

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 07:39 PM

thank you for caring, steve

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 11:07 PM

Steeeve, we love you :rofl_mini:

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Posted 02 March 2008 - 01:58 PM

You could sell it for $5 a copy Steve, but thats still too expensive, as I can buy a 'blank' DVD case for less than a dollar.

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Edited by scaramonga, 02 March 2008 - 01:58 PM.

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Posted 02 March 2008 - 04:24 PM

Like Nv told, Vista is like a woman, Expensive and Whimsical :rofl_mini:

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#8 Steve Ballmer

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Posted 04 March 2008 - 04:10 AM

Hey! I'm not getting a warm fuzzy feeling from these responses!

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#9 m.oreilly

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Posted 04 March 2008 - 04:52 AM

scaramonga, on Mar 2 2008, 05:58 AM, said:

You could sell it for $5 a copy Steve, but thats still too expensive, as I can buy a 'blank' DVD case for less than a dollar.

:friends:

really scara! steve is not amused. and i mean "our" steve, not that "fruity" one...there are a few strays steve, but let me assure you, we are all behind you 100% (scara is a staunch xp devotee, for example) :rofl_mini:

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Posted 04 March 2008 - 06:54 AM

Vista, oh woulda, coulda, shoulda. A pitty really. So much hype, so much hope, so much bull. :rofl_mini:

Honestly if you have it, deep down you know you were tricked into buying it. There is nothing left to do, but make yourself feel good about it by over appreciating the fluff. Denial. A tough pill to swallow. :friends: