'Microsoft to lower prices of Windows 8.1 licenses considerably'

Microsoft has lowered the price of Windows 8.1 licenses from $50 to $15 for devices that cost less than $250. Anonymous sources told Bloomberg that Microsoft wants to compete with cheaper Android tablets and Chrome OS laptops that way.

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The sources state that the lower prices are valid for all devices under $250 regardless their size or type. Besides that, the cheaper devices would no longer require certification and a touchscreen.

The changes should make Windows more competitive with cheaper devices like Chrome OS laptops that have gained a lot of popularity recently. The anonymous sources did note that large PC manufacturers often pay $30 instead of $50 for a Windows 8.1 license. Despite that, the sales of Windows 8 are still behind of Windows 7. 

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