Wow, remember that 69.99 promotional offer that Microsoft is offering with Windows 8 when it launches later this year? Yeah, it’s quite a big offer, since the product itself will cost $199 after the offer expires. Which is the same price as the current Windows 7 Professional edition.
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Is it a surprise that Microsoft jumped this high for retail pricing? No, it was always expected. Since the 69.99 offer was just an offer that would eventually expire, we always knew a more expensive price point would show afterwards. Some expected Microsoft to stick with 69.99 after the offer expired, but it doesn’t seem like they’re up for that.
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If you’re planning to purchase Windows 8 Pro for Christmas, don’t worry. The promotional offer doesn’t end until January 31st 2013, so you’ve got around 3 months from when Windows 8 is released, to the end of January 2013. The promotional offer will last through the holiday season.
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Obviously, this price point hasn’t been confirmed by Microsoft, it has just been stated by sources who are familiar with Microsofts plans, so read with caution.
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