Windows 8 Pro Upgrade $40

[FordGTGuy]

Windows 8 Pro for $40: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbpage.Windows_8_Pro

Windows 8 vs 7 Benchmarks:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...r-benches-measuring-windows-8s-performance/2/

Windows 8 Reviews:

The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/23/3537710/windows-8-review

ArsTechnica
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/10/windows-reimagined-a-review-of-windows-8/

 

[Njc0las]

Seens this the other day.

 

[greenflash00]

Great news for PC users....looks like Microsoft is following Apple's lead in the OS pricing department as well. It's about time honestly. $200 for an OS is just retarded.

 

[thomas91169]

would rather still reformat and start off with a fresh slate than upgrade though.

 

[ViciousJay]

would rather still reformat and start off with a fresh slate than upgrade though.

This! Even though I've been using it for5 months

 

[Gringo185]

Upgraded from Vista to 7 on my Vaio about a year ago. Will probably do the same with 8 (especially for $40).

 

[thomas91169]

This! Even though I've been using it for5 months

Win8?

I loaded it on a virtualbox a while back and played with it. Seemed neat but still needs polishing.

Would give it a try when I build a new rig. This 2008 rig ive been on is getting slow after all this time....

 

[Fuerza]

Pretty sweet deal! I was going to upgrade my wife's laptop to windows 7, but with this deal I might as well go to Window's 8.

 

[Outlaw99]

Eehh. New does not mean better. Cant wait to see all the bitching threads.

sent using G'Zone Commando

 

[stangaholic280]

would rather still reformat and start off with a fresh slate than upgrade though.

Just reformat Win7 and then apply the upgrade. Assuming you have a copy of Win7 :beer:

 

[ViciousJay]

Win8?

I loaded it on a virtualbox a while back and played with it. Seemed neat but still needs polishing.

Would give it a try when I build a new rig. This 2008 rig ive been on is getting slow after all this time....

Yea i started with Developer and loved it, tried consumer and hated it! now that its on RC im really digging it and have forced myself to use it as my main OS at home

here...

 

[ViciousJay]

Just reformat Win7 and then apply the upgrade. Assuming you have a copy of Win7 :beer:

agreed

 

[chrisheltra]

Looks like an xbox

 

[canibus]

when is the release, do new computers come with it already?

 

[Fox-4]

when is the release, do new computers come with it already?

I heard October?

 

[ViciousJay]

be ready for server 2012, its will look like Win8 as well

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9995/part2jq.png

Kanibus, you can get the RC for free

 

[canibus]

OK, good. Cause i've been in the market for a new laptop and will probably pick one up this weekend.

Thanks

 

[FordGTGuy]

OK, good. Cause i've been in the market for a new laptop and will probably pick one up this weekend.

Thanks

If you buy a laptop or desktop prebuilt with Windows 7 you will be able to upgrade for $15.

Yea i started with Developer and loved it, tried consumer and hated it! now that its on RC im really digging it and have forced myself to use it as my main OS at home

here...

People are having a problem with it because they don't understand that the tile screen is actually the new start menu and it's new style makes it easier and faster to access the programs you use 99% of the time your turn on your computer. I'm not a fan that they got rid of the Start button altogether and it's probably going to cause some confusion but I'm sure Windows 8 will have a tutorial after install.

 

[FordGTGuy]

Microsoft Store Online

Windows 8 Pro is now available for $40.

 

[KurtDog]

I'll stick with 7 for a while on my desktop. I don't think I will like 8.