Looks like Vista release is just there - Amazone is taking pre-sale orders already
Microsoft's new operating system, Vista, was originally due for release before the 2006 holiday season started, but its release was postponed until next year. In June, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates noted that there was still a chance that it would not be shipped on time.
Amazon.com is taking pre-sale orders on several versions of Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista operating system to be fulfilled on January 30 when the software giant says the consumer product will be available.
The online retailer's move grabbed attention only a day after the Internet was abuzz with Vista pricing information that was accidentally leaked on Microsoft's Canadian Web site.
Although the pricing data was quickly taken down, the Canadian site listed the Home Basic edition at $233, the same price as Windows XP Home.
On Amazon, the Home Basic is $199, with the feature-rich Vista Ultimate priced at $399. According to news reports, Microsoft is not confirming the pricing structure and will not comment on Amazon's early offer of Vista on its site. However, the online retailer has stated that it is certain that the pricing is accurate.
In terms of the pricing itself, Silver pointed out that the higher rate is for the Ultimate version, which will have more limited appeal. It is likely that most consumers will opt for an upgrade and would qualify for one unless they are working on a PC running Linux or a Mac OS.
According to Amazon, the upgrade to Vista Home Basic is $99.95, Vista Premium's upgrade is $159, and Vista Ultimate's upgrade is $259. Business customers, which should get their versions in November if Microsoft's schedule holds, would be able to upgrade for $199. The full package will cost $299.
"The upgraded prices for the other versions are more telling," Silver said. "Microsoft would be very happy if they can get a lot of people to spring for an extra $60 to buy Home Premium instead of Home Basic."
Amazon.com is taking pre-sale orders on several versions of Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista operating system to be fulfilled on January 30 when the software giant says the consumer product will be available.
The online retailer's move grabbed attention only a day after the Internet was abuzz with Vista pricing information that was accidentally leaked on Microsoft's Canadian Web site.
Although the pricing data was quickly taken down, the Canadian site listed the Home Basic edition at $233, the same price as Windows XP Home.
On Amazon, the Home Basic is $199, with the feature-rich Vista Ultimate priced at $399. According to news reports, Microsoft is not confirming the pricing structure and will not comment on Amazon's early offer of Vista on its site. However, the online retailer has stated that it is certain that the pricing is accurate.
In terms of the pricing itself, Silver pointed out that the higher rate is for the Ultimate version, which will have more limited appeal. It is likely that most consumers will opt for an upgrade and would qualify for one unless they are working on a PC running Linux or a Mac OS.
According to Amazon, the upgrade to Vista Home Basic is $99.95, Vista Premium's upgrade is $159, and Vista Ultimate's upgrade is $259. Business customers, which should get their versions in November if Microsoft's schedule holds, would be able to upgrade for $199. The full package will cost $299.
"The upgraded prices for the other versions are more telling," Silver said. "Microsoft would be very happy if they can get a lot of people to spring for an extra $60 to buy Home Premium instead of Home Basic."
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