Apple’s $29 pricing decision is a clever one. They’re counting on gullible reporters and analysts to make oversimplified comparisons with Windows 7, and they’re hoping to goad Ballmer and Company into reacting with a slashed price of their own. If Microsoft is smart, they won’t take the bait.
I think Ed Bott summed up his article well with these last 2 paragraphs. I happen to agree with him and don't see how you can spin it any other way Swordmaker. Knowing you though, you can't help it and you will try to spin it anyways.
That's because you and Bott both have ADS. Why would Apple want MS to cut prices? Higher prices for Windows upgrades would be better for OSX sales as people compare.