Microsoft announces Windows 7 upgrade program and pricing
Microsoft has unveiled some details on the upgrade and retail pricing of Windows 7, the new version of Windows that’s due for release this October.
If you’re planning to buy a computer with Vista soon, there’s a good chance the upgrade program will cover you: it’s in effect from June 26, 2009 through January 31, 2010. But pricing and options depend on when you order a new PC (or a retail copy of Windows 7) and, in the case of a new computer, the brand and model.
Bottom line: If you’re buying a new computer with Vista, check directly with the manufacturer to find out if they support the upgrade program and what the upgrade to Windows 7 will cost you.
Microsoft has posted Windows 7 retail pricing on their Windows Blog.
The site estimates these retail prices:
Upgrade:
- Windows 7 Home Premium: $119.99
- Windows 7 Professional: $199.99
- Windows 7 Ultimate: $219.99
Full version:
- Windows 7 Home Premium: $199.99
- Windows 7 Professional: $299.99
- Windows 7 Ultimate: $319.99
As details become clearer we’ll post them on this blog. —Jeff Fox
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Posted by: Dennis | Jun 26, 2009 6:30:32 AM
And why would i buy this instead of another Mac, like my IMac G-5 with the Intel processor? I use Windows at work - and everybody hates the slow computer system, with its many problems.
Posted by: rick | Jun 25, 2009 10:52:16 PM
What microsoft does every time that bothers me, is xp upgraders will pay the same as vista upgraders. I've got vista, so I've paid for xp and vista, now version 7. Someone that stuck with xp as paid less, and will still get the same deal.
Overall I wish microsoft would just be inexpensive and they would have far less piracy. Why can't I get a family license upgrade or not for 3 home computers? Right now even an upgrade for a family would be quite expensive.