Microsoft To Cut Prices For Windows 8 And Office To Encourage OEM Adoption

According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal (paid article), it seems that Microsoft will be offering price breaks on their Windows 8 and Microsoft Office software. Unfortunately these price breaks will not be for consumers, but rather they are catered towards OEMs in hopes that by making Windows 8 and Office cheaper to license, it will spur the development of smaller, touch-based Windows laptops. Apparently Windows 8 has not been doing so well due to Windows 8 notebooks and tablets being considered too expensive.

Digitimes has also reported the same thing and according to the deal Microsoft is reportedly offering OEMs, a Windows 8 plus Office bundle can be had for $30 for touchscreen devices under 10.8”. This is compared to the previous price which was set at a much more expensive $120. While that sounds good as far as OEMs are concerned, hopefully the reduction in price for them will be translated into retail price breaks for regular consumers as well.

Tyler Lee
Categories: Computers
Tags: Microsoft, Windows 8