Windows 7 Starter Edition Could price itself out of the Market
Windows 7 starter edition, could be a tool to spread windows 7 everywhere on low cost mobile devices, however OEM’s are reporting that Microsoft is planning on charging $45-55 for starter edition, this might not seem like alot, however when they can install Linux for free this is a steep cost. Previously Microsoft was charging around $15 for windows XP. If Microsoft wants windows 7 to become the standard for netbooks, which it has spent much time optimizing windows 7 for, this could be a serious problem as many oem’s may pass on it due to high cost. Perhaps the pricing strategy will be revisited, only time will tell.
Tags: Netbook, Windows 7 Starter
