The introduction of Windows Vista will have an immediate impact on the investment that is required to build a PC. The often discussed memory upgrade that is required to achieve a decent Windows Vista experience, will increase the bill of materials by about 20%, market research firm iSuppli estimates in a report released today.
Source : *www.tgdaily.com/2006/12/08/cost_of_vista_pcs/
It even made my old PC expensive. Due to upgrade
Very true. But technology is growing rapidly. Chips are becoming smaller, more powerful and more efficient. One of the best example is from Intel. Intel core 2 Duo, which is BIG answer to AMD. I understand it is expensive, but with time it will become cheaper. Similarly it is now the case with OS.
yes rightly said by Kiran_tech_mania....i too support his views...
This high pricing strategy by microsoft wont help it reduce piracy in the world....
Coz i ws thinking of buying vista had it been priced around 5k bucks but 20k is well outta budget....
I also agree with @kiran
We sud adapt the change in technology...
^^ But the cost is unacceptable buddy
If they would have fixed Vista Ultimate @ 10K it would have been a good bargain
