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  1. 11-05-2009, 06:58 PM #1
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    Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD

    http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_091105a.html

    According to NPD’s weekly tracking service**, Windows 7 software unit sales in the U.S. were 234 percent higher than Vista’s first few days of sales. Revenue growth wasn’t as strong though. A combination of early discounts on pre-sales and a lack of promotional activity for the Ultimate version resulted in dollar sales that were 82 percent higher than Vista.
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    Like the article states though, how much of that can be attributed to the pre-launch sales back in the summer that effectively halved the cost for those who pre-ordered?

    Oh well, hopefully the strong sales continue and help MS shed the (IMO, unfair) stigma of Vista.
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    I didn't pre-order Vista, not because I thought it sucked, but because there were no immediate incentives to upgrade right away like the great pre-order deals or the family packs that 7 had.

    I never had problems with Vista, but I doubt I will ever have to use it again since I am fully upgraded to 7 at home and work will never go to Vista now that 7 is out.

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