Just to make a point here, MS could save about 50% packaging by using smaller boxes and not using high-gloss printing on the packages. That in turn could roll over to the person buying the product. It's really just a marketing ploy and that is the way it will maintain. MS will continue to charge more then they need to, to make a good profit and will continue to be hated/despised/resented by so many others because of it.
The point being, as I stated earlier, you have those who really dislike MS and those that support them. It's obvious who you both follow.
Seems to me that you should just agree to disagree, and stop post farming here... But then, that is only my thoughts...
This really should have been in off topic anyway... :/