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Windows 7 pricing has finally been announced. Starting today, any customer (except Europeans - more on this here) who buys a PC from a participating computer maker or retailer with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business or Ultimate will also receive a free upgrade to the corresponding version of Window 7. Note that some PC makers may charge shipping costs for the upgrade disc, so check the small print carefully.

Europeans are in an odd situation where they are only being offered the Full version of Windows as Microsoft continues to antagonise European Union regulators. The dates and value of offers will differ by country, but Australian pricing is as follows:

Home Premium Upgrade $199
Professional Upgrade $399.99
Ultimate Upgrade $429 ($30 more than Vista cost)

Home Premium Full version $299 ($50 less than Vista cost)
Professional Full $449.99
Ultimate Full $469 ($20 more than Vista cost)

Compared to the prices in the US, Australians are being ripped off yet again:

Home Premium Upgrade $49.99 (until July 11)
Home Premium Upgrade $119.99 (after July 11)
Professional Upgrade $99.99 (until July 11)
Professional Upgrade $199.99 (after July 11)

Home Premium Full version $199.99
Professional Full $299.99
Ultimate Full $319.99

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