From tomorrow individuals in the US, Canada and Japan will be able to pre-order Windows 7 and save up to $100 off the full prices. Microsoft haven’t set an end date for the offer, merely stating that they have a sales target in mind and that they will pull the offer once that has been met.
The Windows 7 pre-order offer will only be available from major retailers. Over on Windows 7 News we will be creating a list of links to stores that will be accepting Windows 7 Pre-orders:
- Windows 7 Home Premium: Usually $120 will be available for Pre-order for $50
- Windows 7 Professional: Usually $200 will available for Pre-order for $100
Other versions of Windows 7 will be not be available for pre-order, although they might be in the run-up to Windows 7 Launch day on 22nd October 2009. The full prices for Windows 7 has also been announced:
| Windows Vista | Initial Pricing | Today’s Pricing | Windows 7 | Initial Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Premium (Upgrade) | $160 | $130 | Home Premium (Upgrade) | $120 |
| Business (Upgrade) | $200 | $200 | Business (Upgrade) | $200 |
| Ultimate (Upgrade) | $260 | $220 | Ultimate (Upgrade) | $220 |
| Home Premium (Full) | $240 | $240 | Home Premium (Full) | $200 |
| Business (Full) | $300 | $300 | Professional (Full) | $300 |
| Ultimate (Full) | $400 | $320 | Ultimate (Full) | $320 |
To learn about the differences between each version then check out our Windows 7 Features section.
