The average price of a PC fell to $761 in the first half of this year, according to research firm Gartner. SEATTLE — With Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system due Oct. 22, PC prices have never been lower. Which raises the question: If you're in the market for a new PC, should you wait for the software giant to roll out the latest version of its dominant computer operating system? Probably, say PC industry analysts. Any favorable pricing won't get much cheaper, "And we don't expect to see any price increases as Windows 7 comes on board," says Stephen Baker, analyst at The NPD Group. If you do find an irresistible deal on a Windows Vista machine, don't worry. Microsoft is making Windows 7 upgrades for little to no cost for most recently purchased Vista PCs, Microsoft's current operating system. Either way, you'll get a... [read full story]
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