Microsoft Posts Record Revenue but Windows Continues to Decline

[Sam_Reynolds]

Despite quickly declining Windows sales, Microsoft’s latest earnings report show the company has posted record revenue.

Read more here: Microsoft Posts Record Revenue but Windows Continues to Decline | Hardware Canucks

[Desiato]

I hope declining sales of desktop Windows based devices prompts Microsoft to consider changes in pricing.

[monkey_mo]

^ that would solve nothing but create negative speculation in their stock
And the obvs one, decreased revenue which would facilitate the statement above

[Desiato]

I disagree. It's not hard to imagine a sub-$100 desktop PC serving the needs of many home and business users very well. I think the cost of Windows has been a big barrier to this happening. I think the mainstream market is missing an entire form-factor because the price of Windows is disproportionate to the hardware.

In addition to that, I believe a great number of people who currently pirate Windows would be willing to purchase it at a lower price.

[stoanee]

Originally Posted by Desiato

I disagree. It's not hard to imagine a sub-$100 desktop PC serving the needs of many home and business users very well. I think the cost of Windows has been a big barrier to this happening. I think the mainstream market is missing an entire form-factor because the price of Windows is disproportionate to the hardware.

In addition to that, I believe a great number of people who currently pirate Windows would be willing to purchase it at a lower price.

100% agreement there.