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Dave42

03-10-2012 21:21

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Gavin78 (Post 35480901)

So does that mean I can upgrade my oem version of windows 7 pro that I got through the microsoft site for Â£24.99

Or does this only apply to pc's bought in the shops and everyone else who owns windows 7 has to pay the full Â£100 price?

you should be to upgrade

roger skillin

03-10-2012 22:44

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Gavin78 (Post 35480901)

You can only upgrade for that price with a new pc that comes with windows 7, this was announced a couple of months ago

BenMcr

03-10-2012 23:01

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by roger skillin (Post 35480965)

You can only upgrade for that price with a new pc that comes with windows 7, this was announced a couple of months ago

For those with a new PC it's Â£14.99. The standard upgrade offer is Â£24.99

http://www.zdnet.com/uk/microsoft-re...uk-7000003505/

Gavin78

03-10-2012 23:19

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35480970)

For those with a new PC it's Â£14.99. The standard upgrade offer is Â£24.99

http://www.zdnet.com/uk/microsoft-re...uk-7000003505/

thats what I read but wasn't sure I was reading it right...re-reading it, it look like I can so will do

SnoopZ

12-10-2012 16:44

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

Windows 8 Pre orders are now open.

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Microsoft has officially kicked-off Windows 8 pre-order sales for those who want a retail packaged version of the platform. The offer, made available today, is a packaged DVD of the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $69.99. You can find this deal right now on Amazon, Bestbuy, Staples, Office Depot, and of course, Microsoft stores.

Amazon have the boxed pro upgrade version for Â£49.99 for people who want the physical DVD, but if you don't want the DVD then the download price will be Â£24.99 i believe, or Â£14.99 for people who have bought a new PC with Windows 7 on and wish to take advantage of a cheap upgrade.

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft...s-8-pre-orders

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-Pro-...0052664&sr=8-1

OEM Pricing.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/12/3...ware-pre-order

Osem	25-10-2012 11:52

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Any idea how long the discount offer is available for? I bought a new Sony touchscreen PC a few weeks ago and am still considering what to do about upgrading to W8. As has been already said, I don't want to just dive in and then find out I don't like it and it's a whole heap of hassle getting back to Win7.

SnoopZ

25-10-2012 13:27

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Jan 31st 2013 I think.

Osem	25-10-2012 13:42

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TVM, I never like being first in the water... ;)

mentalis

25-10-2012 13:54

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I would buy it now while it's cheap, then wait to hear the disaster stories before installing

Dave42

25-10-2012 15:13

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35488765)

Jan 31st 2013 I think.

yes then price goes up on Feb 1st

dilli-theclaw

25-10-2012 16:42

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

I'm doing a system image and backing up other stuff just in case so I can hopefully download and set it all up tomorrow.

Dave42

25-10-2012 17:12

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http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/...liveevent.aspx

live webcast for official launch

SnoopZ

25-10-2012 19:20

Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35488798)

yes then price goes up on Feb 1st

This is the reason i plan on buying it for Â£24.99 even if i decide never to install it as the price will shoot up after.

Jameseh

25-10-2012 20:50

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The Â£25 price is a download linked to your Microsoft account so you couldn't sell that on.

Osem	25-10-2012 21:22

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35488884)

I'm sure you could sell it on if you don't install. Don't think you can lose either way.:)

Old stick in the mud here will stay with what he's used to.:D

Glad I'm not the only one around here. ;)

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