Ridiculous!Originally Posted by guru3d.comMicrosoft Netherlands has just released some more information in the final prices of Windows Vista. Now you all know that Europe and specifically the Netherlands is a very expensive place to life in with our comples EU rules and local taxes. Things have really gotten out of hand. While I expected Microsoft;s Vista to be a tad more expensive compared to the rest of the world I honest to God never expected the shame you are about to withness.
The prices for some reason are excessively high, although MS suggested the the prices MIGHT not be finalized just yet to cover their hairy asses. Now if you want to understand why piracy is such a big thing in Europe .. then here's your reason and a good reason to see it continued, get a grasp of something as you will get scared:
Vista Ultimate will cost 549 EUR; which is 730.80 USD ... in comparison the US version is selling for 303.24 USD.
Vista Basic will cost 279 EUR which is 371.38 USD .. that version in the US will cost 151 USD. Let me place the Dutch pricing model in a little table for you to get a better overview:
Version Upgrade NL Retail N Retail NL USD Retails VS
Vista Ultimate 369 EUR 549 EUR 730.80 USD 303.24 USD
Vista Business 279 EUR 409 EUR 544.47 USD 227.24 USD
Vista Home Premium 219 EUR 329 EUR 437.97 USD 181.64 USD
Vista Home Basic 129 EUR 279 EUR 371.38 USD 151.24 USD
Let me just end by saying .. Microsoft .. are you fracking nuts ? I'm utterly disgusted !