Windows 7 Upgrade Price: EU up to 163% more

It has been reported that European consumers will have to pay a staggering 163% more than consumers in the U.S if they want to make use of Microsoft’s in-place Anytime upgrades package for Windows 7.

According to ComputerWorld, Microsoft have denied that their prices for Windows 7 are ‘ripping’ off European consumers, but judging by that stat, it seems as if they are.

Anytime Upgrades allows customers to buy the cheapest version of Windows 7 and then purchase a separate ‘key’ to unlock more expensive features. The upgrades service will be available on October 22nd, the same date when Windows 7 gets it’s public release.

According to CW, the Home Premium-to-Professional Anytime Upgrade package will cost customers in France and Germany 163% more than in the U.S.

What do you think about the EU prices for Windows 7? Full article in the link above.