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Windows 7 sales 234% higher than Vista's first few days according to NPD
engadget.com - 20 days ago
Windows 7 sales 234% higher than Vista's first few days according to NPD
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Looks like Windows 7 is off to a much stronger start than Windows Vista, with the NPD Group claiming the first few days of sales saw a 234% increase over Vista's start. Part of that can be attributed to special deals and low-cost pre-sales -- total revenue was only 82% higher -- but it's hard ...
npd.com - 21 days ago
Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD
— npd.com — Top-Selling Windows 7 SKUs (based on units week ending 10/24) Average Selling Price 1 Windows 7 Home... Premium Upgrade $76 2 Windows 7 Pro Upgrade $147 3 Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 3 User Upgrade $149 (more) Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, ...

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sophos.com - 22 days ago
Windows 7 vulnerable to 8 out of 10 viruses
— sophos.com — Now that we in the northern hemisphere have had some time to digest the Windows 7 hype... and settle in for the coming winter, we thought we would get some more hard data regarding Windows 7 security. On October 22nd, we settled in at SophosLabs and ... (more) Windows 7 vulnerable to 8 out of 10 viruses

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windowsteamblog.com - 21 days ago
Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
— windowsteamblog.com — It has been quite amazing to watch the global excitement build around Windows 7, especially during a... tough economic climate. It was just a few short weeks ago that we learned about Windows 7 outselling the UK's "own" Harry Potter. In Japan, anxious ... (more) Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%

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The Daily Engadget: Windows 7 Far Outselling Vista, DROID Launches
Switched — ... Although Windows Vista got reasonably positive reviews when it was released, that last generation of Microsoft OS absolutely failed to capture the hearts and minds of consumers. That's not the case with the days-old Windows 7, which is selling more than twice as quickly as its predecessor did. ...

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