Yes… the day has finally come! Today (22nd October 2009) is the launch day of Windows 7! Pricing of Windows 7 for Malaysia (taken from C-Zone):

Windows 7 Home Basic- 32bit – Rm 270
Windows 7 Home Premium – 32bit – Rm 369
Windows 7 Professional – 32bit – Rm 475
Windows 7 Ultimate – 32bit / 64bit – Rm 649

So, did you get one today?

Microsoft has announced the official pricing of Windows 7. Price for Full package:

• Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99
• Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99
• Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99

Pricing for users who are upgrading from Windows XP or Vista:

• Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99
• Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99
• Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99

There is also a special limited time for selected market. Customers that pre-order the operating system can get the following pricing (starting from 26th June):

• Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade pre-order: $49.99
• Windows 7 Professional Upgrade pre-order: $99.99

You can pre-order it at Amazon here. Click here for more info on this special offer.

Microsoft also announced the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program. If you are buying a new PC that come pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate now (26th June), you’ll get a free upgrade (or pay a little) to Windows 7! Please note that this only available from a participating OEM or retailer. Check this site for the list of participating OEM/retailer. This offer will available until 31st January 2010.

So far, still no official pricing for Malaysia. I hope that they’ll announce it soon. I wonder if Malaysia will get those special offer or not…

According to a leaked Best Buy memo, the Windows 7 upgrade will cost you $50 to $100. The Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade will be priced at $50 while the Professional version will cost $100. If this is real, then it is quite cheap! I’m sure that this will encourage more people to upgrade their OS.

[via Engadget]

[pic via CentrumXP]

Microsoft today confirmed that Windows 7 will be released on 22nd October 2009! Just about time for me to upgrade my PC! :p

[via WSJ]

Windows 7 desktop

Windows 7 is the next version of Microsoft WIndows (sucessor of Windows) During this year’s PDC (Professional Developers Conference) Microsoft revealed some of the major features that will be included in Windows 7. The pre-beta of Windows 7 is distributed to the attendees of the conference.

Some of the major changes in Windows 7:

• New Taskbar – No more quick launch, shortcuts and running applications are grouped together.
• Jump List – Clicking a button the taskbar will bring up the “Jump List”. The Jump List will contain commonly used action such as Recently Viewed files, etc…
• “Peek” – Allow you to “peek” into the desktop without minimizing any windows. This is done by making all the opened Windows into transparent windows.
• Windows Snapping – By dragging a window to the top of the screen, the window will automatically be maximized. Dragging it to the side (left or right) will “snap” it the side of the screen.
• Multi-touch interface – Use your finger to navigate Windows!
• etc…

Do check out the following sites for more information and screen shots of the new Windows!

• Windows 7 M3 Gallery @ WinSuperSite.com
• The 7 Coolest New Features in Windows 7 @ Webmonkey.com
• Windows 7 Preview Part 2: Desktop Enhancement @ WinSuperSite.com
  
• Introducing the Windows 7 UI @ Neowin.net
• Windows 7 Demo (Video) @ Neowin.net