This is not considering used/ebay pricing.
What is the cost of the beer itself?
What is the OEM price for the Vista Versions?
Can normal folk buy a version direct?
OSX 10.5 = $129.00
Full versions
* Windows Vista Home Basic: $199
* Windows Vista Home Premium: $239
* Windows Vista Business: $299
* Windows Vista Ultimate: $399
price cut article here:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/vista_price_cuts
No, Apple did not offer an upgrade. Upgrade Version prices are a better deal than Apple's pay to play system.
However, Apple didn't need to knee jerk to kick along their new system either. Users probably felt that the price to upgrade was worth it are under the influence of the jobso mind warp.
But if Vista is so good then why cut it's price so early in the game? Could Ballmer have dones another sweaty dance routine for us?
Home Basic seems to be the version that compares better to OSX. Other versions would be buying the additional software like iLife and iWork to catch up to premium. However, Home basic does not give you Aero ...
ummm, so sorry ... $1.29 for a glass that costs you $1.99 or if you want the head on your beer $2.39.
I do agree with the price of the mugs though.