Microsoft officially prices its new operating system Windows Vista on its website. A week prior to this annoucement, Amazon had already unveiled the software pricing right on the spot and suggested a ship date of January 30 - which is not confirmed by Microsoft.

Windows Vista Business has a suggested retail price for full package product of USD 299.00 and an upgrade retail price of USD 199.00. A full package of Windows Vista Home Premium will cost USD 239.00 and its upgrade, USD 159.00. Windows Vista Home Basic has a suggested retail price for full package product of USD 199.00 and an upgrade retail price of 99.95. And for USD 399.00 (full package) or USD 259.00 (upgrade) you can take a Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.

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