Microsoft Windows 7 launch & pricing in India

[HappyAndyK]

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the availability of Windows 7 for its customers in India. In line with Microsoft’s commitment to releasing a new OS at periodic schedules, keeping in mind evolving technologies, lifestyles and business needs, Windows 7 is designed to be more reliable and responsive, delivering a simplified PC experience for consumers.

Announcing the Windows 7 launch, Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman – Microsoft India said, “Proactive engagement and feedback thereof with partners and consumers was fundamental to the development of Windows 7. It has helped deliver what is the highest quality OS in the history of Windows. It enhances the user experience by its sheer simplicity and caters to their connected lives across work and play. We are delighted by the initial reviews from partners and the technology community. Over 90% of testers from around the world have rated it as “good” or “extremely good” and consider Windows 7 to be responsive, simple to use and stable.”

Windows 7 is available in six editions, targeted at specific user groups and addressing all segments of the market. The two primary editions are: Windows 7 Home Premium for home consumers and Windows 7 Professional for small and medium sized businesses. Also available in the line-up are Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic (in Emerging Markets only), Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate. The FPP pricing for Windows 7 has reduced in the range of 25-35 percent over Windows Vista, for most SKUs.

Windows 7 is available at more than 45,000 retailers around the world and in India, all 16 OEMs will bring in more than 100 different Windows 7 PCs within 30 days from today.

Globally, more than 17,000 software and hardware companies are building solutions on Windows 7 and over 50,000 developers are enrolled in the Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program. Together, these partners are developing hardware, software and services capable of reaching more than a billion PCs around the world.

Microsoft Corporation India launches Windows 7 in India

[tweakwindows]

I can't see the price details there. Any idea on price?

[HappyAndyK]

Windows 7 Ultimate – Rs 11,799
Windows 7 Professional – Rs 11,199
Windows 7 Home Premium – Rs 6,799
Windows 7 Home Basic – Rs 5,899.

[tweakwindows]

Thanks for the info.

[satyamy]

humm...
confusing :~
Price of Home is good but need is of Professional/Ultimate and Professionals price is bit high
something around 9K was acceptable

[Jal]

Need confirmation: The Windows 7 Family Pack (Home Premium 3-PC licenses) hovers at $149 (Rs. 7500/- approx.) right? Can anybody confirm this?

[satyamy]

Need confirmation: The Windows 7 Family Pack (Home Premium 3-PC licenses) hovers at $149 (Rs. 7500/- approx.) right? Can anybody confirm this?

yeah $149 but for Upgrade from XP or Vista and not for the Fresh Copy

[iMav]

I don't think Family Packs are available in India, but then I'm not a 100% on it.

[nithinr6]

Family pack is available on US, Japan, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden and for LIMITED TIME untill stocks last. Sadly India is not on the list.

[seti]

Family pack is available on US, Japan, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden and for LIMITED TIME untill stocks last. Sadly India is not on the list.

Why is that as that seems very unfair to me.