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According to the Windows Vista Team Blog, the compact packaging is made out of plastic and is designed for long-term protection and storage of the software. Microsoft's Nick White also indicates that the new packaging will be carried over to future Microsoft software releases.
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Windows Vista Home Basic, $199/$99.95
Windows Vista Home Premium, $239/$159
Windows Vista Business, $299/$199
Windows Vista Ultimate, $399/$259
And here's pricing for Office 2007:
Microsoft Office Professional 2007 ($499/$329)
Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 ($449/$279)
Microsoft Office Standard 2007 ($399/$239)
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 ($149/NA)
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*images.dailytech.com/nimage/2843_WindowsVistaUltimate_print.jpg*images.dailytech.com/nimage/2844_Pro07EN_3DS.JPG
Windows Vista Home Basic, $199/$99.95
Windows Vista Home Premium, $239/$159
Windows Vista Business, $299/$199
Windows Vista Ultimate, $399/$259
And here's pricing for Office 2007:
Microsoft Office Professional 2007 ($499/$329)
Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 ($449/$279)
Microsoft Office Standard 2007 ($399/$239)
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 ($149/NA)
Source