Windows 7 Pricing Information Unveiled

With Windows 7 shipping October 22nd, the only thing left on everyone's mind is how much does Windows 7 cost? Microsoft has not officially unveiled its pricing information for Windows 7 but some pricing details have emerged from Best Buy that almost look too good to be true.

Apparently, Engadget got their hands on the Best Buy internal memo that says that the company will be starting a new Technology Guarantee on June 26th.

Under the new program customers will receive a free Windows 7 OS with PC's purchased between June 26th and October 22nd (Win7 Launch Day). Any computer bought running Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate will qualify for the free Windows 7 update on October 22nd.

The best part of the memo comes at the end where Best Buy says they will also be preselling select version of Windows 7 on their web site. Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade will go for $49.99 and Windows 7 Professional Upgrade will go for only $99.99. This offer will be available for 16 days through July 11th, 2009. You will receive your upgrade on October 22nd.

IT would appear as though pricing isn't overly expensive like everyone was originally thinking, especially comparing it to the price of Vista "Upgrade" licenses. Vista Home Premium Upgrade goes for around $120 - $130 today, and that's a lot more than $49!

If all of these prices hold true, a lot of Vista and old XP users may finally upgrade.