I realize that a lot of people are interested in the main part of the Windows 7 pricing announcement Microsoft made today but I have been waiting for the news about the Family Pack that we’ll be able to. Normally I’d always be shooting for the Professional version of Windows but the Family Pack licenses are only good for the Home Premium version and really I don’t see how I’ll really need anything more than it.
So when I saw Ed Bott’s post about today’s announcement I started crossing my fingers that there wouldn’t be a lot of gouging going on. It turns out that there are definitely some things about the Upgrade versions that are really irritating Ed so if that is what you are interested in head over to his blog and have a read.
In the meantime the Family Pack, which will allow you to install Windows 7 on 3 computers in a single household, will retail in the States for $150. In Canada we can expect to be forking over $200. Chances are that retailers will be offering 10% off type deals at some point.
Unfortunately this news doesn’t come without a dark cloud. The Family Pack will be available as of October 22 but only as long as “supplies last”.
WTF?
I’m sorry but that idea of putting a limit on the availability of something like the Family Pack is just downright stupid. Let me say that again – Dumb! bordering on moronic.
Come on Microsoft get a grip here will you. The idea that something like the Family Pack is “intended to be a limited-quantity offer” is just plain stupid. On the one hand you come out with a great idea especially for families that might be going through a few hard times and then turn around and tell us to act quick because were braindead and we might decide to pull a really good deal that could bring us a lot of customers.
Smooth move Ex-Lax.
graphic courtesy of Ed Bott
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