Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Windows 7 box art, first leaked back in May, is in fact the genuine design and will be used when Windows 7 hits the shelves in October.In a post over at the Windows 7 Team Blog, Brandon LeBlanc reveals that, as with the new operating system, the packaging has also been simplified since Windows Vista. Unlike the fairly complicated side opening three-step method required for the Vista box (obviously some consumers found it so confusing that Microsoft had to make a "how-to" article) the Windows 7 box will be a simple and more traditional DVD-style case. It also features less packaging materials to reduce environmental footprint.
Image source: Windows 7 Team Blog
After listening to customer feedback, the designers decided to include a "big bold Windows logo" with larger stand-out text but an overall simpler design. As we have already seen, the different editions of the operating system will have different coloured boxes to make them more distinguishable.
Once you have removed a seal on the top of the box it easily opens and inside you will find the disc and a short "Getting Started" guide. Then, if for some strange reason you'd like to dispose of your Windows 7 disc and box instead of keeping it for future use, the good news is that it is recyclable and actually weighs 37% less than the Vista box. Things are heating up for the Windows 7 release now and it seems that the momentum is really building within Microsoft as they prepare to start showing the world their final product.
When asked by Neowin if there was any news on the price for one these boxes, LeBlanc said "not yet."
also, the new natural vector-ish theme has only extended to the bootscreen and wallpaper... nothing else in the OS remotely matches it.
also, the new natural vector-ish theme has only extended to the bootscreen and wallpaper... nothing else in the OS remotely matches it.
The wallpaper does match it perfectly.
Yet Microsoft has Windows 64bit versions of Itanium so it has to say which 64bit platform it is for somewhere. Not for the client editions anymore but still is nice that they do say x64 instead of 64bit.
+1
I have seen it happen. Pretty funny and annoying at the same time..
I was too eager to get it open and install it, so when I took one look at it and realised it wasn't a case of just opening the case, I bashed it around and I think I tried to take some scissors to it, until I could get the DVD out
Yes, I totally destroyed one with a hammer because I got so frustrated. I just hope the case is easy to open on this one.
8-(
Give me a ball for Christmas
And a copy of 7.
kthxbai
That was random...
8-(
Windows seven is the evolution of Vista, throwing it down a hill is the evolution of rolling it down the hill.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16800996054
Why not just a simple disc sleeve that will be even easier to open, takes up less space, and uses even less materials? To prevent easy shoplifting, you could still probably use these product boxes on display racks, and the customer will just bring the box to the clerk who will fish out a disc for you behind the counter. Easy as that. This could apply to DVDs, music CDs, and video games too.
Last edited by C.J. on 24 Jun 2009 - 16:46
Um, no. Similar, but not the same. Like Windows 7 itself.
Someone obviously can't tell differences... that is DRASTICALLY different from vista... heck vista flipped up in a flip up cd arm.... this opens like a normal cd case
Why do some people find it so hard to read articles before commenting?
Start sending net boot floppies....
QFTW
"most people"? Where?
rofl
It's no joke. We had customers willing to pay us $5 to get into the retail package for them...
Was that a totally nonsensical attempt at a joke?
Nooo!!
The Vista box was a great way to keep mac users away!
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Cute idea, but it would have to be a mighty big 7 since you can't fit a circle(disk) in the 7 shape.
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Cute idea, but it would have to be a mighty big 7 since you can't fit a circle(disk) in the 7 shape.
Disc.
Because, that's why! Why not?
They don't give a crap what you do with it after the point of sale, they just care about making the sale.
Marketing 101.
Seriously, unoriginal and uninspiring. Looks like a generic (or water-downed) version of the Vista packaging. In order to remove Windows 7 from the negativity that surrounded the release of Vista, they really need to make a "clean break" and come up with something original. Does not really even matter what, just something that does not remind folks of the disaster that was Vista.
MOMA? Is that seriously how it's spelt in the chant? That's pretty rubbish...
And yeah, its spelled that way in the chant (taunt); otherwise, wouldn't exactly flow when being yelled by thousands of teenagers and their over zealous parents.
I was hoping for an inspired design.
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