Microsoft announces five Windows 7 SKUs

[AntiHeroUK]

"Five editions are more than most had hoped for, but to Microsoft's credit, this line-up is a far more solid solution than the mish-mash of Windows Vista SKUs."

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[zak4994]

This is well confusing.

Anyways, I wonder what the price difference will be between each SKU?

 

[AntiHeroUK]

From another source:

There is also no word on pricing yet, but there is good chance that the pricing structure will be similar to that of Windows Vista. Currently, Vista Home Basic costs $199.95, Vista Home Premium is $259.95, Vista Home Business costs $299.95, and Vista Ultimate is $319.95. Note these prices are all Microsoft's suggested retial prices and that actual retail prices are usually lower.

Also it seems there is another SKU available - Windows 7 Home Basic which according to Microsoft will only be available in "emerging markets."

 

[soapsupah]

From another source:

Also it seems there is another SKU available - Windows 7 Home Basic which according to Microsoft will only be available in "emerging markets."

the "emerging" thing is probably here ;

anyways for me the pro would be already good, but probably it will cost alot here

 

[JN]

Cant we just have:

Windows 7 n00b - UAC enabled, Firewall enabled, prompting on every action, every application installed, tonnes of bloat.

Windows 7 pr0 - Streamlined sleekness, everything turned off/uninstalled by default.

Also the n00b version is twice the price of the pr0 version. n00bs should pay the price of technological ignorance imo

 

[Ham]

Cant we just have:

Windows 7 n00b - UAC enabled, Firewall enabled, prompting on every action, every application installed, tonnes of bloat.

Windows 7 pr0 - Streamlined sleekness, everything turned off/uninstalled by default.

Also the n00b version is twice the price of the pr0 version. n00bs should pay the price of technological ignorance imo

Amen. spending 30 mins turning off crap after an install ftl.

 

[kaganader]

Cant we just have:

Windows 7 n00b - UAC enabled, Firewall enabled, prompting on every action, every application installed, tonnes of bloat.

Windows 7 pr0 - Streamlined sleekness, everything turned off/uninstalled by default.

Also the n00b version is twice the price of the pr0 version. n00bs should pay the price of technological ignorance imo

+ 1 for this awesome idea :worship:

 

[monkey7]

Jim :worship: Epic, +reps

The starter version is going to be good for workshops etc. though. Lower price while the stripped functionality isn't missed because it would be stripped away anyway.

Looks like I'll be running for a Home Premium or Professional if the mobility center proves to have any use.

 

[VonBlade]

At least that explains where the 7 comes from. It's the versions they're releasing.

Win1

Win2

Win3 (and 3.1)

Win4 (Win 95)

Win5 (Win 98)

Win6 (ME)

Win7 (XP)

Win8 (Vista)

Win9 (Win7)

And +1 for the "everything off" version.

 

[zak4994]

At least that explains where the 7 comes from. It's the versions they're releasing.

Win1

Win2

Win3 (and 3.1)

Win4 (Win 95)

Win5 (Win 98)

Win6 (ME)

Win7 (XP)

Win8 (Vista)

Win9 (Win7)

And +1 for the "everything off" version.

You are very late my friend...

 

[VonBlade]

In what way dear fellow?

 

[zak4994]

When it was called "Win7" everyone knew it was the seventh OS...

 

[JN]

Win1

Win2

Win3 (and 3.1)

Win4 (Win 95)

Win5 (Win 98)

Win6 (ME)

Win7 (XP)

Win8 (Vista)

Win9 (Win7)

Let's not forget Win 2000, Win 2003 Server and Win 2008 server.

Wow they've released a few :s

 

[zak4994]

They also named it Win7 because 7 is a lucky number

 

[FragTek]

Hrmmmm, quite discerning as I don't see the copy I was looking to get.... Windows 7 Ultimate FREE Edition.

 

[zak4994]

I wonder if there will be a discount for Vista users. :yumyum:

 

[monkey7]

Hrmmmm, quite discerning as I don't see the copy I was looking to get.... Windows 7 Ultimate FREE Edition.

There is, but it's called the Beta

 

[Rastalovich]

Just came here to check if any1 had posted a thread about this.

Apparently AP are saying atleast 6 versions of Windows7. Which include 2 different versions for developing countries and a starter for oems.

Looking out for the trade-in offers tbh.

 

[Shinho]

Windows 7 Starter

Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs Missing Aero UI tweaks Limited to 3 simultaneous applications

Windows 7 Home Basic

Only available in emerging markets Missing Aero UI tweaks

Windows 7 Home Premium

Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail Includes Aero UI tweaks Features multi-touch capabilities Adds "premium" games Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.) Can create home network groups

Windows 7 Professional

Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail Includes all features of Premium Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.) Adds Mobility Center Adds Presentation Mode

Windows 7 Enterprise

Available only in volume licenses Includes all features of Professional Adds Branch Cache Adds Direct Access Adds BitLocker

Windows 7 Ultimate

Limited OEM and retail availability Includes all features of Enterprise

 

[Shinho]

..............Windows 7 Home Premium will prob be the most popular