Windows 7 Pricing Announced

Microsoft announced pricing for Windows 7.  It gets a bit complicated given the different versions and upgrade possibilities.  Ars Technica has it all in a matrix that makes sense (compared to other published reports).  Cost is a bit less expensive for comparable Vista SKUs.  Good for Microsoft on that one.  There will also be a pre-order program that allows for an almost 50% discount for copies of the OS.  Microsoft will offer 7 Home Premium for around $49 for a limited time pre-offer, for example.  The option starts Friday, June 26th and ends Saturday, July 11th.  Details are in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer online only edition here.