Windows 7 Full Version Expensive

[Resist]

Been thinking about adding Windows 7 to my Macbook Pro, but then I saw how expensive the full version is. The cheapest I found Windows 7 Home was around $171 on Amazon. Maybe that's a good price but to me that still seems really expensive. What the hell Microsoft, why is your OS so freaking pricey?

How does everyone afford to put Windows on their Macs? After you spend the funds on Apple hardware, it kind of leaves very little left over.

 

[wpotere]

What the hell Microsoft, why is your OS so freaking pricey?

Because they are a software company? Why did you pay so much for Apple hardware?

Look for an OEM version on Newegg.com

 

[jasvncnt]

Another reason I use Windows...can get software...cheap. Don't know anything about Mac. Can you use OEM?

Sorry didn't see the post above until I posted

 

[wpotere]

another reason i use windows...can get software...cheap. Don't know anything about mac. Can you use oem?

Sorry didn't see the post above until i posted

msdn...

 

[marsmissions]

Get OEM on newegg.

 

[Resist]

Thanks for the info. So $100 for Windows 7 64-bit full version sound about right?

I didn't know the OEM version is called the System Builder. I saw it on Amazon before but didn't think it was the full version. Thanks to no state tax on Amazon, I'll buy it there.

 

[johnhurley]

Maybe that's a good price but to me that still seems really expensive.

There are ways to qualify if a college student is available somewhere at a somewhat more reasonable rate.

 

[Resist]

There are ways to qualify if a college student is available somewhere at a somewhat more reasonable rate.

This wasn't an option for my situation, but thanks anyway.

 

[away8907]

As an alternative to the student suggestion, If you've got a friend in the IT business who trusts you, He might be able to set you up with a key.

 

[nissan.gtp]

As an alternative to the student suggestion, If you've got a friend in the IT business who trusts you, He might be able to set you up with a key.

oh, steal it, good idea.

 

[johnhurley]

As an alternative to the student suggestion, If you've got a friend in the IT business who trusts you, He might be able to set you up with a key.

So much for paying the companies and developers who write the software eh?

 

[Resist]

If you've got a friend in the IT business who trusts you, He might be able to set you up with a key.

Even though I don't agree with how expensive Windows can be, I still wouldn't do what you're suggesting.

 

[Eidorian]

I believe my personal record for an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 was just under $80. It was a double discount from price cut and 10% off all Microsoft software.

I know you can probably get a key from eBay for $30. The installation media is the easy part.

 

[away8907]

I made my suggestion leaning more towards the chance he knows someone with a VLK and a license to spare. Volume Licensing is far from stealing, I've written the checks. MS gets their due

 

[wpotere]

I made my suggestion leaning more towards the chance he knows someone with a VLK and a license to spare. Volume Licensing is far from stealing, I've written the checks. MS gets their due

No, as the VLK is to only be used by the purchasing entity, not to be given out. So you are wrong there, it is still stealing.

 

[BarkingGhost]

Thanks for the info. So $100 for Windows 7 64-bit full version sound about right?

I didn't know the OEM version is called the System Builder. I saw it on Amazon before but didn't think it was the full version. Thanks to no state tax on Amazon, I'll buy it there.

There are multiple versions of W7, and both are probably represented in the retail & OEM versions. Which is the version you are referring to in this case?

 

[jlc1978]

Been thinking about adding Windows 7 to my Macbook Pro, but then I saw how expensive the full version is. The cheapest I found Windows 7 Home was around $171 on Amazon. Maybe that's a good price but to me that still seems really expensive. What the hell Microsoft, why is your OS so freaking pricey?

How does everyone afford to put Windows on their Macs? After you spend the funds on Apple hardware, it kind of leaves very little left over.

MS Technet - while more expensive than W7 alone, it give you access to a full set of MS products, including Office (Mac version a well)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/buy.aspx

 

[vitzr]

Been thinking about adding Windows 7 to my Macbook Pro, but then I saw how expensive the full version is. The cheapest I found Windows 7 Home was around $171 on Amazon. Maybe that's a good price but to me that still seems really expensive.

1) What the hell Microsoft, why is your OS so freaking pricey?

2) How does everyone afford to put Windows on their Macs? After you spend the funds on Apple hardware, it kind of leaves very little left over.

1) Microsoft & Apple both charge for the work that they do to build good products. It's no different than any other industry.

Apple charges over $1,000 more for a 15" MBP as compared to an equally configured ThinkPad. I paid the price premium quite willingly. Why complain? I prefer Macs.

2) You're buying Apple, a terrific product and one of my favorites. If you must complain about the cost of windows, perhaps you can't afford the Mac in the first place.

Dell sells cheaper consumer grade machines for people who cannot afford the best. You have some choices. That's the good news.

 

[Nick McEnjoy]

1) Microsoft & Apple both charge for the work that they do to build good products. It's no different than any other industry.

Only the owners are freakingly rich, meaning there's something wrong with the costing and pricing policy.

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Dell sells cheaper consumer grade machines for people who cannot afford the best. You have some choices. That's the good news.

Many big organizations use Dell's computers. Why?

 

[Resist]

There are multiple versions of W7, and both are probably represented in the retail & OEM versions. Which is the version you are referring to in this case?

Home.

 

[AlanShutko]

Many big organizations use Dell's computers. Why?

A few reasons: they'll keep the same configurations available for years (even after there are newer configurations around) so that your entire group can be using the same model. They've got a pretty competitive rate for their hardware. They are pretty good about shipping out spare parts to companies so you have them on hand when things break.

None of these reasons mean that the computers are necessarily that great, but that it's good for the people making the decisions (whether or not it is for the people using the computers).

 

[jlc1978]

Only the owners are freakingly rich, meaning there's something wrong with the costing and pricing policy.

If there was a problem with their pricing policy people would not buy the product and they would go out of business. That they haven't shows there is demand at the prices they charge and thus they make money.

A product's cost has nothing to do with its price; just the decision whether to produce it.

 

[wpotere]

Why Dell?

Because when I was in Iraq in 03 I took my Inspiron with me (personel computer) to play games and watch movies etc... I kept it as safe as I could from dirt and dust but the DVD drive eventually failed and I was out of warranty. I had my wife contact Dell to buy a new one for me. Not only did they give it to her for free, but they expidited the shipping to next day so that she could get it to me as quickly as possible.

So why Dell? Because as a company they respond when needed. Personally I have not had any problems with their upper end machines and only once or twice with a few low end machines. People beat Dell up all the time but most likely have never really used them to know what they are talking about.

 

[Resist]

I found Windows 7 Home 64 bit OEM version on Amazon for $79.99. Finally a decent deal!

 

[bniu]

Why Dell?

Because when I was in Iraq in 03 I took my Inspiron with me (personel computer) to play games and watch movies etc... I kept it as safe as I could from dirt and dust but the DVD drive eventually failed and I was out of warranty. I had my wife contact Dell to buy a new one for me. Not only did they give it to her for free, but they expidited the shipping to next day so that she could get it to me as quickly as possible.

So why Dell? Because as a company they respond when needed. Personally I have not had any problems with their upper end machines and only once or twice with a few low end machines. People beat Dell up all the time but most likely have never really used them to know what they are talking about.

Dell computers aren't bad for companies to buy, but as a consumer, I'd rather just go and build my own PC. If I had a Dell and it breaks and I get the runaround, I'll just take it straight to my neighbor and he'll take care of it. Who's this neighbor? Michael Dell!