Microsoft Rips Off Canadians (Again)

Jun 26, 2009

Microsoft Rips Off Canadians (Again)

Windows 7 upgrades are available in Canada today, and once again Microsoft is overcharging Canadians. Whereas the Home Premium Upgrade is $50 in the USA, the price is $65 in Canada -- a surcharge of 30%. The difference in exchange rates accounts for only half the surcharge, 15%. The other 15% is extra profit for the convicted monopolist.

Poor FutureShop, though. Their Windows7 upgrade page was not working 10 hours after the offer was due to begin. On their regular site, only the $130 upgrade price was available for Home Premium. Parent BestBuy Canada's upgrade page does work, however.

Posted at 07:12 AM in The Microsoft Chronicles | Permalink

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