Windows 8 Already Heading To The Bargain Bin

Eva Dou and Spencer Ante of WSJ:

Microsoft Corp. has recently been offering price breaks on its Windows 8 and Office software to help spur the development of small, touch-enabled laptop computers, people familiar with the situation said.

And:

Jerry Shen, Asustek Computer Inc. chief executive officer, separately said on Tuesday that Microsoft is making efforts to stimulate demand after slower-than-expected uptake of Windows 8. Mr. Shen declined to detail Microsoft’s initiatives but said that the changes will help Asus push out more mainstream-priced touch-screen Windows 8 notebooks this year.

So Microsoft is undercutting its own business model in an attempt to spur Windows 8 uptake? Say it with me now: shit… show…