Microsoft Australia announced that from today, July 1, the figures suggested the consumer end of the Home & Student version of Office 2007 will remain at $ 199.00, while the Home Basic version of Windows Vista will rise to U.S. $ 299, 00. The reduction is 40% if compared to the previous price and is part of an initiative by the company that will make both products more accessible to a majority of the population. The announcement is valid for licenses FPP, also known as those sold in boxes.
According to director of marketing and business of Microsoft Brazil, Paula Bellizia in April 2008, the company announced a sales reduction of Office 2007 package. "In the first two months, compared to the same period last year, the retailer reported an increase of more than eight times the sales of Office 2007 Home & Student, showing the acceptance by consumers." The goal is to have the same success with version Windows Vista Home Basic, which is already in stores by the value of $ 299.00.
The promotions directly affected retailers. According to the director of marketing for Saraiva, Richard Daum, sales of the Office suite have been increased by ten times immediately after the start of the season. "Our expectation is that maintaining a sales pace is 300% higher compared to the same period last year," said the executive.
Reductions in prices suggested that both the Office for Windows began in 2005, adapting to the reality of the domestic market. Besides the decline in the values of the versions sold in boxes, consumers are also options for desktops and notebooks with Windows Vista Starter or Home Basic and Office 2007 Home & Student pre-installed by values and terms of payment easier. "Our goal is to make our products more accessible and meet the demand of consumers for original products and their associated benefits, such as security, plus free support and exclusive promotions that can be purchased through the programs of Advantage Windows and Office documents, "explained Paula Bellizia.

Check out the pictures of the products below:

Office 2007 Home & Student
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Windows Vista Home Student
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Source: Literal Communication Link