Microsoft Unveils Pay-as-you-go Personal Computing

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Microsoft Unveils Pay-as-you-go Personal Computing

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Scarlett View Member Profile	May 24 2006, 03:56 PM Post #1
Bleeping GloDiva Group: Members Posts: 7,479 Joined: 25-April 04 From: As always I'm beside myself ;) Member No.: 228	<img src='/images/comp_logos/mslogo-2.jpg' style='float:right' vspace='8' hspace='8'> <b>REDMOND, Wash., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT - News) today announced the industry's first pay-as-you-go personal computing offerings powered by MicrosoftÂ® FlexGo™ technology, enabling more-flexible Microsoft WindowsÂ®-based PC purchasing options for customers in emerging markets. Customers can get a full featured Windows-enabled PC with low entry costs that they can access using prepaid cards or through a monthly subscription.</b><br /><br />The pay-as-you-go business model makes PCs more accessible by dramatically reducing the entry cost and enabling customers to pay for their computer as they use it, through the purchase of prepaid cards. Market trials are starting first in emerging markets where inadequate access to consumer credit, unpredictable income and high entry costs prevent many consumers from purchasing a computer. The FlexGo technology supports Microsoft's global commitment to help people realize their potential through the benefits of personal computers.<br /><br /> <div class='newslinks'><img src='http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/style_images/1/cs_page.gif'> <b>Link: <a href='http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060522/sfm067.html?.v=50' target='_blank'><font color='red'>Yahoo News Article</font></a><br />

gunner View Member Profile	May 25 2006, 12:10 AM Post #2
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 337 Joined: 7-April 05 From: Pensacola, Florida Member No.: 16,433	The problem I see is pay and it will not go. Then what? Or maybe it is only half broke, will get on the net and freeze, or.... -------------------- Spike's advice: Backup your data routinely.

yano View Member Profile	Jun 27 2006, 12:45 PM Post #3
I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,313 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Somewhere in North East Ohio Member No.: 12,053	Over time it would just be cheaper to buy a license for about $130 on compusa or somewhere else on the Internet. -------------------- My Blog

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