Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... I will be among the first to step up and give Microsoft a good solid slap if I feel it is doing something stupid or wrong. Well the new Mircosoft Store is such a time. As much as the site looks nice and is an idea whose time has come - especially from a company like Microsoft their payment options show the same attitude as 99% of online businesses. That being one of if you don’t have a credit card we don’t want your business. ...

Purchase and Download Direct from Microsoft Store [In Brief]
Lifehacker — [image] While there is certainly no shortage of places to purchase Microsoft's products, now you can buy directly from the source at the new Microsoft Store online . The most obvious advantage offered is that it offers the largest selection of direct software downloads from the company. However, none of the PC games ...

Microsoft touts new online store as a netbook complement
All about Microsoft — ... Microsoft launched in the U.S. this week its online software store and is touting it as one way for netbook PC users who don’t have optical drives to more easily obtain software. The Microsoft Store , which opened for business here on November 13, ...

Microsoft opens online store with downloads
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network — [image] Addressing a gap in its site versus Apple and others, Microsoft has opened up the simply-titled Microsoft Store . The site marks the first online location for the company to sell Office and individual apps, Windows, peripherals such as mice, and all Xbox 360 hardware and software in one place; it also brings in factory-stock Zunes that would normally be left to the company's Zune Originals page. Every app or device gets the same level of support as if it were bought elsewhere, Microsoft says. Notably, some apps are also available as direct downloads, including ...

Microsoft opens online store with downloads
Electronista | The Macintosh News Network — [image] Addressing a gap in its site versus Apple and others, Microsoft has opened up the simply-titled Microsoft Store . The site marks the first online location for the company to sell Office and individual apps, Windows, peripherals such as mice, and all Xbox 360 hardware and software in one place; it also brings in factory-stock Zunes that would normally be left to the company's Zune Originals page. Every app or device gets the same level of support as if it were bought elsewhere, Microsoft says. Notably, some apps are also available as direct downloads, including ...

Microsoft debuts Microsoft Store in apparent attempt to sell stuff
Engadget — ... Hard to believe that a company the size and stature of Microsoft hasn't had an online store to call its home -- not even a quirky collection of "Bill Gates is my homeboy" CafePress t-shirts and mousepads. The newly launched Microsoft Store solves that, however, with ...

Microsoft Store Launches Online in US, others to follow
Addicted to Digital Media — ... Last night, Microsoft unveiled the official Microsoft Store online in the US, offering direct purchase of Microsoft products online, including the largest library of Microsoft digital downloads.  Additional countries will be coming soon including UK, Germany, Korea, Japan, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. ...

Microsoft Online Store Lets You Download Windows, Office But Not Xbox 360s [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... When I buy a copy of Windows (or anything else), I expect to keep it forever—what if my older PC borks out? Essentially taking away something I bought is no good, after five years or hell, ten years. So you're not really helping the fear people have about buying digital software, guys. Also, when it comes to your whole OS, it just seems smarter to have a hard copy. [Microsoft Store via ...

Microsoft Online Store Lets You Download Windows and Office [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... else), I expect to keep it forever—what if my older PC borks out and my cheap burnt disc has degraded? Essentially taking away something I bought is no good, after five years or hell, ten years. On Steam, stuff is there to download forever, like a digital vault, which would make people feel safer about going all-digital. Also, when it comes to your whole OS, it just feels safer to have a hard copy in that lovely swinging plastic box. Updated post for clarity. [Microsoft Store via ...

Microsoft Debuts Its Online Store
SolSie.com — ... store since 2004, with more austere look of look of Vista. It decides to open up a spanking new online retail store called simply  Microsoft Store with a modern dark design, distances itself with the light Vista aqua blue. The store carries Microsoft software and hardware Office, Windows, Xbox, Games and Zune. Microsoft is clearly preparing for the holiday season in a very turmoil economy condition. Where perhaps small e-tailers might suffer most the downturn and obviously consumers would turn to few big names such Best Buy, Amazon for their online shopping. Microsoft ...

Where's Apple's Online Mac Software Store? (MSFT, AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider — ... Microsoft (MSFT) today launched a new U.S. online store, allowing anyone to buy software direct from the company. One reason: Citing the ...

Microsoft launches online store, sells downloadable software
Download Squad — ... Microsoft has launched a new online store, cleverly titled the Microsoft Store. I know, who woulda thunk? The fact that Microsoft is selling software like Windows Vista and Office 2007 as well as hardware like the Xbox 360 isn't particularly surprising. But what ...

No more waiting for Vista (until you actually boot up)
GMSV — In a move that some of its retail partners may find disquieting, Microsoft has finally opened an online store for U.S. customers. As with its outlets in the U.K., Germany and South Korea, the store will sell packaged goods from Access to Zunes, but it’s really pushing product downloads with an appeal to the impatient (no waiting those torturous few days for delivery), the environmentally sensitive (no packaging) and the sloppy (no worries about losing your product key code). In ...

Microsoft Store 01010101010
Geek In Disguise — ... The new Microsoft Store in the US has gotten a lot of press today with the entire consumer booty available - desktop software, the Xbox console and its related game titles, the Microsoft Zune, and all of the company’s hardware, including mice, keyboards, web cameras, and joysticks. ...

New Microsoft Store Opens Virtual Doors
Bink.nu — New site gives customers a single online destination to shop for and compare products across entire Microsoft lineup. This week consumers are getting a new, easy way to access Microsoft products: The Microsoft Store ( www.MicrosoftStore.com ). Microsoft Store offers Microsoft’s entire consumer catalog, including desktop software, the Xbox console and its related game titles, the Microsoft Zune, and all of the company’s hardware, including mice, keyboards, web cameras, and joysticks. Along with a fast, secure buying experience, customers will enjoy an easy-to-use interface and ...

Is Microsoft finally delivering Plug n Play ?
SEO and Tech Daily — ... When the new (It really wasn't new, just redesigned) Microsoft Store opened this week, it became readily apparent that Microsoft wants their software to work on your computer DIRECT and ... that's probably a good thing. ...

Microsoft unveils online store for the United States
Gadgetell — ... to this, you can always re-download said product as long as there is mainstream support for it.  Mainstream support for products varies, but it is safe to say they typically last for 5 years after it is available.  It’s about time Microsoft made a site for the United States, let’s hope they are successful in selling their products.  If you purchase something from their online store, let us know how it goes in the comments. Online Store [Microsoft] Read [Trevin Chow] Full Story » ...

No Bargains At The Microsoft Store
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... of The Microsoft Store last week. There you can buy any product Microsoft makes, from Windows to webcams. Don't expect to find any bargains though. Electronic software distribution (ESD) makes a lot of sense. There's no reason to wait for a box to be delivered to your door if it only contains some bits on a DVD and a license key sticker. Bits and license keys can be sent efficiently over the Internet. What doesn't make sense is charging people significantly more for ESD than they'd pay if they bought a box from a retailer. That's what the Microsoft store is currently doing ...

Microsoft Launches Online Store, Kind Of Misses Point [Microsoft]
Kotaku — ... it or not, it's the first time the world's #1 software company has ever done so, despite it being 2008 already. Crazy, we know . Anyway, aside from the obvious stuff like Windows and Office, the store is also selling quite a number of games. Both PC and 360 titles are on offer (ie most of the company's first-party lineup) though you have to wonder why they're bothering, since the games end up costing more than they do in a store, with Microsoft charging rrp plus $7 shipping. [ Microsoft Store ]

Commenting on NYT re:BlackBerry and Obama http://bit.ly/dBtr interesting problem/new frontier for a president... has to happen some day.
Politweets — ... from web Microsoft launches an ecommerce store and the output HTML is clean not trash! http://store.microsoft.com/... Hell freezes, news at 10! ...

U.S. Black Friday Retail Tech Sales Decline
Microsoft Watch — ... now operates its own online store ? The times they are a changing. There is one tech category that shines bright with sales: Notebooks. Unit shipments rose 19 percent and revenue increased 8 percent on Black Friday, according to NPD. It's also a category where there are promising promotions, even in stores. [ Please send your tips or rumors to ...

In strategy shift, Microsoft to open first retail stores
The Microsoft Blog — ... that for the first time all of the company's consumer products -- from "Flight Simulator X" to Windows Vista -- could now be bought directly from Microsoft online in the United States at Microsoftstore.com . And the company also recently ...

Windows 7 pricing announced: cheaper than Vista
Ars Technica — ... without Internet Explorer 8 installed in response to the EU's antitrust investigation of its browser with Windows. Preorder Windows 7 cheaply In select markets, Microsoft is offering its customers the ability to preorder Windows 7 at a significantly reduced price. This is easily the most aggressive pricing Microsoft has ever offered for Windows. The low preorder price will vary per country: The deal includes select retail partners, such as Best Buy and Amazon, as well as the online Microsoft Store . This program begins Friday, June 26 in the US, Canada, and Japan. It goes on ...

Windows 7 Pricing: Good News, Mostly [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... As I said, Windows 7 Home Premium, usually $120, will cost $50, and Windows 7 Professional, usually $200, will cost $100. Windows 7 Ultimate is not part of this discount plan, but it might get its own incentive plan later on. (You could technically buy Home Premium upgrade, then pay to convert it to Ultimate, saving at least a little cash.) The pre-order deal will be visible at store.microsoft.com and at "most major retailers." ...

Windows 7 retail pricing plans announced!
ithinkdifferent — ... We will offer people in select markets the opportunity to pre-order Windows 7 at a more than 50% discount. In the US, this will mean you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for USD $49.99 or Windows 7 Professional for USD $99.99. You can take advantage of this special offer online via select retail partners such as Best Buy or Amazon, or the online Microsoft Store (in participating markets). ...

Windows 7 pricing, upgrade program announced
TechBlog — ... Finally, as a way of saying thank you to our loyal Windows customers, we are excited to introduce a special time limited offer! We will offer people in select markets the opportunity to pre-order Windows 7 at a more than 50% discount . In the US, this will mean you can pre-order Windows 7 Home Premium for USD $49.99 or Windows 7 Professional for USD $99.99. You can take advantage of this special offer online via select retail partners such as Best Buy or Amazon, or the online Microsoft Store (in participating markets). In the U.S., this deal ends on July 11, so it's a narrow ...

How to Pre-Order Windows 7 Tonight (and How To Cut The Line) [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... Microsoft's own online store is also offering the pre-sale. If by some reason you go and the offer is sold out, we have something you can try. Go to the Microsoft store, click the OS version you want to buy, and click "Buy." Log in with your Windows Live ID (Microsoft Store, Hotmail, Messenger, Xbox LIVE, Zune or Passport accounts all apply) and enter this promo code: ...

Which Windows 7 version is best for you? Pre-order your copy today!
Redmond Pie — ... Microsoft Store, Amazon, BestBuy and other partner stores are now accepting pre-orders on Windows 7 with a special discount offer for a limited time in United States, Canada and Japan. Residents of the UK, France and Germany will be offered a discount starting on July 15. ...

Get 50% Off on Microsoft Expression Studio 2
Redmond Pie — ... This offer will run for a very short timeframe starting today. So what are you waiting for? Hit Microsoft Online Store now to take advantage of this special discounted offer! ...

Microsoft Starts Peddling Other Companies' PCs, Software Online [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... location to open its doors goes to... the internet? Moving beyond their own branded products, Microsoft has started hawking other companies' Windows-friendly wares online, from laptops to Photoshop to PC accessories. ...

Microsoft online store now featuring third party hardware and software
Engadget — ... Disappointed that you can't make it to Scottsdale for the opening of the big Microsoft retail store? Since you've given up on real life in lieu of a completely wired existence anyways, perhaps a more meaningful experience would be to mosey over to the company's ...

Triage that line of customers, Fenster — get the Vista owners up here first
GMSV — ... everywhere. A few news nuggets from the big day: * In conjunction with the launch, Microsoft updated its online store , and for the first time, ...

Microsoft Stores Open for Business
SolSie.com — ... As anticipated, this morning Microsoft opened its first retail store in Scottsdale, Ariz., The same day as the Windows 7 launch. The store displays Windows 7 PC’s, along with 3rd party software; Windows phones; accessories, Zune, etc.. Along with the brick and mortar store, Microsoft also opens its first online store selling basically the same PC, Laptop, Netbook, etc…from various vendors.  Trevin Chow, Senior Lead Program Manager for Microsoft Store, announced Microsoft’s online sales strategy via an October 21 blog post. The online Microsoft Store opened for business last ...

Windows 7 launch: Microsoft starts selling PCs direct through Web
The Seattle Times: Microsoft Pri0 — ... Microsoft started selling PCs directly for the first time through the company's Web site today, the same day it debuted a branded retail store. ...

Microsoft opens its first retail stores - Video
Download Squad — ... today in Scottsdale, Arizona. The store launch comes on a day when Microsoft launched its next-generation Windows 7 operating system, and began selling PCs through its online store. ...

First Microsoft store opens in Scottsdale
The Seattle Times: Microsoft Pri0 — ... Microsoft opened its first store today in Scottsdale, Ariz, in a move cribbed from Apple. Here's video from a YouTube user called MicrosoftStore. (It's not clear whether MicrosoftStore actually works at the Microsoft Store.) ...

You Can Now Buy Computers From Microsoft's Online Store
GeekSugar — ... Microsoft has had quite the week to say the least! The company not only launched its latest operating system - Windows 7 - but it also opened a new retail store in Arizona. And starting today, you can now go to Microsoft's website and buy a Windows PC directly from its website. According to USA Today, Microsoft's addition of computers to its online store was bound to happen, as the company hopes the site will get people excited about using Windows - something that Best Buy and Wal-Mart don't really do. ...