Microsoft have released images of the packaging for the upcoming releases of Windows Vista and Office 2007. The packaging is now made of hard plastic, and has rounded corners as seen in the image to the left.

According to Microsoft, they plan to use this style of packaging for other upcoming releases of their software as well.

Sources: Windows Vista Blog, Microsoft Press Pass

Some concerns were raised about the potential added cost to the products for this style of packaging. However, pricing has remained consistent, except that the Home and Student edition no longer comes with Outlook but comes with OneNote.

Sources: Office 2007, Office 2003