Microsoft Reveals Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Promotion; $39.99 Online Or $69.99 In-Store

[DLow]

With Apple?s OS X Lion retailing at a very reasonable $29.99 last summer, Microsoft has re-thought the pricing structure for its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Hitherto, upgrading to the "Pro" variant of any Windows version has been a costly affair, but it will not be the case this time around for existing users.
Of course, it?s not really just Apple?s OS X Lion, and the even-cheaper Mountain Lion that has got Microsoft to re-think its price point ? the Redmond company wants to get as many PC users running Windows 8 as possible as it changes the face of its OS with the biggest Windows overhaul to date.




Those hoping to upgrade to Windows 8 but apprehensive of how much it might end up costing will be pleased to know the Windows 8 Pro online upgrade will cost a mere $39.99, whilst a physical copy will weigh in at a cent under seventy bucks at $69.99.
As you?ve probably heard, there?s currently a $14.99 upgrade deal for those purchasing a Windows PC in the build-up to the Windows 8 release, but this particular promotion is accessible to those running XP, Vista or Windows 7.
The generosity isn?t indefinite, and there?ll be no time to waste if you do wish to upgrade since the promotional offer only runs until the end of January next year. The price after 31st January next year will likely be considerably higher, so the incentive will help to tip the fence-sitters towards the Metro-laden latest iteration.





The offer will apparently available to 131 markets, with more details releasing closer to the launch. According to the Windows Team Blog, an upgrade assistant will help those running older versions of Windows to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro.
The Windows 7 upgrade process will be rather simple, and will allow one to migrate all files, settings, and applications onto the new OS. Files and settings (not applications) from Vista will be movable, while those running Windows XP will only be able to transfer files, but this makes sense given the age of the OS.
Also, even if you download online, you can buy yourself a backup version for $15, which is, might I add, still cheaper than going to the store and purchasing Windows 8 Pro, but of course not cheaper than backing up your downloaded file(s).

DLow Reviewed by DLow on 2nd Jul 2012. Microsoft Reveals Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Promotion; $39.99 Online Or $69.99 In-Store With Apple?s OS X Lion retailing at a very reasonable $29.99 last summer, Microsoft has re-thought the pricing structure for its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Hitherto, upgrading to the "Pro" variant of any Windows version has been a costly affair, but it will not be the case this time around for existing users. Of course, it?s not really just Apple?s OS X Lion, and the even-cheaper Mountain Lion that has got Microsoft to re-think its price point ? the Redmond company wants to Rating: 5

[ShareShiz]

Much better than the $100+ upgrade to any other windows version.

[examan345]

windows 8 really bad
not even start menu

[ShareShiz]

windows 8 really bad
not even start menu

you know. MS did a survey and found out the start menu isnt even that widely used. more people tend to just pin their apps to the taskbar.

the start page is fine. but i bet you probably never found it.

Windows 8 = Win

[JGM]

Windows 8 sucks hairy hippo balls!

Personally I don't want a "start page" when my machine boots up I want my desktop ffs! Not stupid UI that looks like it has been designed by a 4 year old in nursery.

I use my Start Menu a lot for launching games and various other things I never pin anything to the taskbar.

JGM.

[Xerosis]

I believe you can disable the home screen and go straight to desktop upon launch. As for the start button, I myself use it all the time. Who in the hell pins CMD, and everything on the explorer bar. That's like shifting to the lame mac dock.

[Connor]

Pay $39.99 for an upgrade?

[examan345]

you know. MS did a survey and found out the start menu isnt even that widely used. more people tend to just pin their apps to the taskbar.

the start page is fine. but i bet you probably never found it.

Windows 8 = Win

I believe you can disable the home screen and go straight to desktop upon launch. As for the start button, I myself use it all the time. Who in the hell pins CMD, and everything on the explorer bar. That's like shifting to the lame mac dock.

pin all this on taskbar:

[protocol1]

Nice upgrade plans comparing earlier upgrade plans.