Windows 7 OEM prices cheapest on Newegg

With global availability (GA) day for Windows 7 is near, major software retailers’ve heavily discounted pre-orders for the OEM full-installation editions (minimal packaging), with Newegg offering the Home Premium SKU at $99.99:

Windows 7 OEM prices compared to Windows Vista

Windows 7 SKU	Full retail MSRP ³	OEM full install MSRP	Comparable Vista SKU	Full retail MSRP	OEM full install MSRP
Home Premium	$199.99	$99.99 ¹	Home Premium	$224.99	$89.99 ²
Professional	$299.99	$134.99 ¹	Business	$278.99	$149.99 ²
Ultimate	$319.99	$174.99 ¹	Ultimate	$289.99	$179.99 (32-bit) / $189.99 (64-bit) ²

¹ Limited offer, expected to end October 20.
² Comes with free Tech Guarantee Windows 7 upgrade coupon.
³ MSRP from Microsoft for sale October 22, pre-order prices may be lower.
As quoted by Newegg.com, September 29, 2009, 11:30 am EDT