On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:01:20 -0500, Linonut wrote:
> * Robin T Cox peremptorily fired off this memo:
>
>> http://www.vistaprices.co.uk/
>>
>> Compare with same in Amazon US:
>>
>> Home Basic - $161.99 (approx £81)
>> Home Premium - $218.99 (approx £109.50) Business - $269.99 (approx
>> £135)
>> Ultimate - $329.99 (approx £165)
>
> But... but... you can get OEM prices (or less!) at
>
> http://www.vistaprices.co.ru/
>
> Or you can go to Mac:
>
> http://chris.pirillo.com/2006/09/06/windows-vista-needs-family-
counseling/
>
> Apple's OS X is available at $199 for up to 5 computers. It's that
> simple.
>
> Seriously, though, customers /will/ get screwed by Vista prices. Google
> for 'best vista price', here's one:
>
> http://www.powerdonkey.net/vista/buy.php
>
> Ultimate: Upgrade = $250, Full = $380 Basic: Upgrade = $99, Full =
> $194
>
> Maybe you can get a big discount direct from Microsoft if you drop the
> "L" word.
Clearly, though, if you are a US customer you get a far better deal.
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