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Why do we pay more for Windows 7?

joe_pesci
joe_pesci Posts: 158 Forumite
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Why is the UK being charged £30 more than the Americans for Windows 7?
£150 seems alot anyway, i thought pricing was going to be around same as Vista(£80).

Alot of money imo.
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  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    Americans don't get paid in Pound Sterling, so its exchange rate relative to the US Dollar doesn't govern how much they pay for Windows.
  • joe_pesci
    joe_pesci Posts: 158 Forumite
    Windows 7 Full Package Retail Price (US)
    • Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99
    • Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99
    • Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99
    Windows 7 Upgrade Price
    • Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99
    • Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99
    • Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99
    Windows 7 Full Package Retail Price (UK)
    • Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): £149.99
    • Windows 7 Professional (Full): £219.99
    • Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): £229.99
    Windows 7 Upgrade Price
    • Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): £79.99
    • Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): £189.99
    • Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): £199.99
  • mr_fishbulb
    mr_fishbulb Posts: 5,224 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    joe_pesci wrote: »
    Why is the UK being charged £30 more than the Americans for Windows 7?
    £150 seems alot anyway, i thought pricing was going to be around same as Vista(£80).

    Alot of money imo.
    Couple of threads on here about being able to pre-order Windows 7 between 15th July and 9th August for £49.99 (Home premium) and £99.99 (Professional):

    http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/pre-order.aspx
  • joe_pesci
    joe_pesci Posts: 158 Forumite
    Im on about premium version, and the prices above say it's £30 more for us. Just seems unfair.
  • robt_2
    robt_2 Posts: 3,401 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    joe_pesci wrote: »
    Im on about premium version, and the prices above say it's £30 more for us. Just seems unfair.

    Is it also unfair that as a general rule people in the UK are paid more than those in the USA?

    Much more to it than just saying 'it is cheaper in the USA'.
  • joe_pesci
    joe_pesci Posts: 158 Forumite
    Well i apologise the Americans are paid less, i feel guilty already. :rolleyes:
  • scotsbob
    scotsbob Posts: 4,632 Forumite
    robt wrote: »
    Is it also unfair that as a general rule people in the UK are paid more than those in the USA?

    Much more to it than just saying 'it is cheaper in the USA'.

    To follow that logically, then companies set a price according to how much people can pay, rather than what a product costs or is worth.

    Now That IS unfair.

    .
  • Robin_T_Cox
    Robin_T_Cox Posts: 201 Forumite
    As moneysavers, we have a choice, don't we?

    The following article from Tech-no-media has a useful discussion of this.

    http://www.tech-no-media.com/2009/06/microsoft-reminds-us-that-windows-is.html
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Well I just hope that 7 is better than the rubbish that is called Vista.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Inactive wrote: »
    Well I just hope that 7 is better than the rubbish that is called Vista.

    Why don't you try it and find out for yourself?
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