Microsoft Said To Cut Windows Price 70% For Low Cost Devices

kc123 writes with this except from Bloomberg News: "Microsoft is cutting the price of Windows 8.1 by 70 percent for makers of low-cost computers and tablets as they try to fend off cheaper rivals like Google's Chromebooks, people familiar with the program said. Manufacturers will be charged $15 to license Windows 8.1 and preinstall it on devices that retail for less than $250, instead of the usual fee of $50. The discount will apply to any products that meet the price limit, with no restrictions on the size or type of device."

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Re:At last

[binarylarry]

If someone from Microsoft is reading this, I personally don't think I pay enough.

I think the basic ad supported version of Windows 8 should start at $999 at least and go up from there for the more powerful versions.

I always feel guilt buying copies of Windows because I know how much I'm ripping Microsoft off.