Hum Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. is considering discounts or other promotions during the holidays to entice consumers to upgrade their PCs with Windows Vista, even though the new operating system isn't due to hit store shelves until January at the earliest. Any end-of-the-year effort to spur PC purchases would likely please many retailers and computer manufacturers, who fear disappointing sales during the crucial holiday as consumers wait for the highly anticipated and long-delayed software. Kevin Kutz, a director in Microsoft's Windows Client Group, confirmed Tuesday that the company is in talks with PC makers and retailers about a range of possible holiday promotions. But he declined to offer other details, such as whether they would apply only to new purchases. Vista will be the first major upgrade to Microsoft's flagship operating system since Windows XP was released in 2001. After a series of delays, Microsoft said it appears to be on track to ship the business version of Vista in November and to consumers in January. Last month, however, Kevin Johnson, co-president of the Microsoft division that includes Windows, said the company would not hesitate to delay Vista again if it has any concerns about product quality. Microsoft's initial goal for the consumer market "was to get Vista-powered machines, new chips, Intel processors ? have the whole thing come together in time for Christmas," said Ted Schadler, an industry analyst for Forrester Research Inc. more Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 discounts or other promotions Microsoft = "We are pleased that you purchased Vista and would like to show our gratitude by giving you this FREE coupon of $ 1.00 off your next loaf of bread." Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcrap Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 So we're talking about a $5.00 discount right? :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev0| Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 that's only for the ultimate edition Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 i'll upgrade it.. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpgeek Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Yea, not getting excited until I see what the discounts are. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadBoat89 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 i think i rather get a comp preloaded with vista instead of getting a discount. i bet its cheaper this way. the only way they'll get me to buy a pc during the christmas season is if they gave out vista for less than 50$ when it is released lol. i wouldnt mind waiting 1 month to do so... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587810666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 :laugh: It will probably be $20 off .... but I'm still not buying Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587811511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgeek Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Still not convienced to buy Vista in the near future. I will only upgrade when I am forced to (games and software starting to only work in Vista) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587811749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sartoris Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 If this discount can stack with an education discount, then I will probably be buying it sooner than I was going to. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587812643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macstorm Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Big discounts (say $100) is a MUST for M$ :crazy: Still, I'm not buying Vista :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587812865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sartoris Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Big discounts (say $100) is a MUST for M$ :crazy: Still, I'm not buying Vista :D You hate all software, don't you? (Just a first impression from your use of the dollar sign when writing MS and your anti-firefox signature) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587813045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 It will cost a hell of a lot, regardless. I really don't want to pirate vista, but if it costs over 200 CAD then... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/489000-microsoft-considers-discounts-for-vista/#findComment-587815141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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