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 is currently having a special promotion for Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1. For more info, please click here. Currently, Compu-zone is selling it at RM335, which is around USD100.

Please take note that this promotion is only valid in Malaysia. You need to activate your copy in Malaysia.