and look at what you are comparing.

Windows 7 is a complete OS. if you read up, it's had a lot of code re-written under the hood since Vista.

the Apple uprade you refer to is a Point upgrade. yes they've improved things and added some features, but it's not a complete OS overhaul.

sorry, price wise I'm not seeing a problem at all. your getting what you pay for, and complete OS or a Point Upgrade. infact, they don't compare when based on that comparison. it's like buying a new car or buying a new engine for an old car.