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high-end market
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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about the high-end market often focus on pricing strategies and market positioning of Microsoft products. In one thread, members analyze the cost implications of Windows RT licenses for OEMs, noting that the price nearly doubles compared to Windows 7. This leads to debate about whether higher costs for less capable hardware make sense for the high-end market, with concerns that OEMs like Dell and HP may struggle to justify the expense to consumers. The conversation highlights tensions between innovation, cost, and consumer adoption in premium segments.
According to available information, it looks like OEMs will likely be paying almost double the price for Windows RT (Windows 8 for ARM) versus what they've payed in the past for Windows 7.
As explained in the article, there may be some underlying strategy and logic for the cost but it seems a...
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