Local PC retailers prep Vista system give-aways

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It's not about being pals

This is a business decision. And it will probably be successful.

I'm not saying MS is being underhanded by doing this, but let's not kid ourselves into thinking they are doing this to improve anything other than their bottom line. It improves small builder relations, builders who are more likely than the Dells and HPs to push alternatives to Windows. It gives buyers a freebie, and computer buyers especially love those. But more importantly it improves Vista initial sales, and it guarantees that the PC specs will be sufficient to drive the new technologies MS is trying to push in order to get upgrades and hopefully get a bit of word of mouth going about how great they are. A good business deal leaves everybody walking away happy, but usually no one is happier than the one who cashes the check in the end.

Posted by: Michael Kelly   Posted on: 01/24/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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