[NEWS] Windows 7 Starter Rumored at $200 Really

[CYBER WEESJE]

Supposedly the Windows 7 Home basic edition will cost approx. $225.

Those prices are for the retail editions. Obviously bundled editions (system builder editions) are going to be a lot cheaper. Microsoft did not verify the prices yet.
Microsoft has yet to even hint at pricing for its upcoming Windows 7, but websites are now reporting details citing anonymous sources.

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We saw the first report from German site Windows Secrets, which started off by placing a $199.95 price tag on Windows 7 Starter. The site also listed Home Basic at $259.95; Professional at $299.95; and Ultimate at $319.95. Shortly after, Ars Technica repeated the exact same information, though did cite that it did not come from a trusted source.

We’re still not sure of the pricing, but all four price levels do match up against what the four versions of Windows Vista are listed at on Microsoft’s comparison website -- so it’s possible that Microsoft is keeping the same tiers.

What is somewhat curious is that Windows 7 Starter could be nearly $200. This version of Windows will be quite limited with only being allowed to run three applications at a time, lower screen resolutions, no live thumbnail previews and limited processor support. Its purpose is for low-cost PCs and netbooks -- but with those systems already costing as little as $300, one has to wonder how a $200 OS will fit into the bill of materials.

The other prices, however, for Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate all seem plausible and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the rumored prices stick. It’s the comparatively high price of the Starter SKU that has us scratching our heads.


GRTZ WEESJE
MODERATOR@SPJ

[nadcicle]

To me what is even more laughable is the fact that there are working versions with "fixes" already

[CYBER WEESJE]

“ Originally Posted by nadcicle ”

to me what is even more laughable is the fact that there are working versions with "fixes" already

how do you mean its still beta theres not one sold yet even the prices ar not comfirmt by ms its leakt news still can change i have beta 7000 and runs realy good haven got any bugs works like a charm this can be a marketing stunt aswell

grtz weesje
moderator@spj