After all, rumor it seems like there's just a rumor, but will become reality: Windows 7 will have a steep price, Sometimes seasoned with chili. But only if you are among members European Union. If you are (or become) U.S. prices are valid here.
Microsoft chose a somewhat aggressive approach as a reward for the European Union, it has recently been forced to make the decision as Windows 7 to be sold in Europe without Internet Explorer (Under the pretext that this would not violate Microsoft Competition Law market their browsers), and announced that prices for Windows 7 E (OS for Europe) will be higher about 50% for some versions, or even double for others. Thus, for Windows 7 Home Premium European price will be 119,99€ from 119,99$ U.S. (1 € = 1,41 $ exchange rate of June 29 2009), ie with 41% more expensive Windows 7 Professional will cost 285€ from 199,99$Ie double price and Windows 7 Ultimate will cost 299€ in Europe than the U.S. price 219,99$with 91% more expensive.
And that's not all. If you are among those who intended to make a upgrade from Vista to 7 (And, again, you're not in the U.S.), well ... intention matter. That's because Europeans will not be able to do upgradesTo avoid keeping some versions Internet Explorer in computers. Instead the full (full) packages of Windows 7 will be sold at the "upgrade" price, Microsoft thus trying to justify the price difference between the EU and the US (the prices shown above compare the upgrade packages Windows 7 from USA with full packages Windows 7 from the EU, considering that Europeans are not offered another option).
Conclusion: What are you in the U.S.? Address, I'll send an invitation to Christmas dinner! :)
