Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10%
The fees apply to companies that build PCs and ship them with Windows preinstalled. Microsoft does not charge every manufacturer the same rate, so the impact will likely vary by vendor and product line. Still, any increase in Windows licensing costs gives PC makers another expense to account for when... Read Entire Article
Taiwan's United Daily News reports that Microsoft has increased Windows OEM fees for PC manufacturers by 7% to 10% since July, according to an industry executive. This is a larger adjustment than in previous years, as Microsoft typically raises licensing fees for hardware makers by single-digit percentages annually. The fee increase comes on top of higher prices for memory and other hardware components that manufacturers are facing.
The impact of the fee increase will vary by vendor and product line, but it could affect prices for consumers, particularly in laptops where manufacturers are already dealing with a shortage of memory and high component costs. Some of the additional cost may eventually be passed on to buyers as manufacturers struggle to absorb the increase and maintain thin margins.
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