Microsoft announces Windows 8 Pro upgrade price at $39.99 until January 31st 2013

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Home › Microsoft announces Windows 8 Pro upgrade price at $39.99 until January 31st 2013

by Zac on July 02, 2012 - 11:11am

Users currently running Windows XP, Vista or 7 are in for a treat today. Microsoft have just announced the price of Windows 8 Pro upgrade from previous versions of Windows, for just $39.99 you can get the Metro experience on your hardware. This is a promotional offer that will last until 2013.

"... if your PC is running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you will qualify to download an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99". Those wanting DVD media with their upgrade are expected to pay $69.99 instead.

Users will be able to upgrade using the new Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which makes the upgrade process as easy as anything you've ever done by walking you through each step to getting your system ready for Windows 8. The program will provide a detailed compatibility report, inform you on any driver or program issues, keep files and settings from current installations of Windows and more!

Those wanting DVD media with their upgrade are expected to pay $69.99 instead.

Now, this is an entirely different offer compared to the one where you can purchase a Windows 7 PC today and be able to get Windows 8 Pro for $14.99.

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Microsoft continues work on Windows 8, reaches build 8500 milestone

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Home › Microsoft continues work on Windows 8, reaches build 8500 milestone

by Zac on June 30, 2012 - 06:24am

Recent rumours suggested that Windows 8 would reach a maximum of 8400 builds before it went RTM, that rumour has been squashed today as information from a source familiar with Microsoft's plans have revealed that Windows 8 has reached build 8500.

The information comes from canouna, who says "It's legit, current builds from win8_rtm folder" in a reply from a user which is asking about the screenshot above. This means that Windows 8 has reached build 8500, and that RTM is getting closer.

It is currently unclear when or what build number the company will finalize Windows 8 at, we think Windows 8 will be completed by or on 8600, which would make 1000 builds more from Windows 7 RTM. What do you think?

Remember, take this rumour with some salt as it could be false.

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Bill Gates supports Microsoft's decision to make its own Windows 8 tablet

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Home › Bill Gates supports Microsoft's decision to make its own Windows 8 tablet

by Ron on July 03, 2012 - 09:22am

Microsoft made the bold move to build its own Windows 8 tablet when the company announced the Windows 8 Surface tablet recently. While OEMs feel like they have been punched in the gut, Bill Gates believes Microsoft made the right move.

"I actually believe you can have the best of both worlds. You can have a rich eco-system of manufacturers and you can have a few signature devices that show off, wow, what's the difference between a tablet and a PC? You can get everything you like about a tablet, everything you like a PC, all in one device. That should change the way people look at things," Bill Gates stated while being a guest on Charlie Rose.

The Surface tablet is the first PC with a magnesium case (a first of its kind) and features a 10.6 inch display. It is super thin at 9.3mm and weighs in at 1.5 pounds. Microsoft proclaims that Surface will have the best WiFi of any tablet today. On top of that, the tablet will feature a stand for those who don't want to hold it! The Surface tablet will run Windows RT or Windows 8 Pro for one that runs on an Intel chip.

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Microsoft talks about the Windows 8 RTM milestone and its relationship to Metro apps

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Home › Microsoft talks about the Windows 8 RTM milestone and its relationship to Metro apps

by Ron on July 03, 2012 - 09:55am

In a new official Microsoft blog post, Microsoft discusses the next major milestone for Windows 8, release to manufacturing (RTM) and how it impacts the development and availability of Metro style apps. Microsoft expects the final versions of all Metro style apps to be available when Windows 8 becomes generally available.

"When Developers get the RTM version, they will continue enhancing the features, capabilities and performance of their apps. Some of the apps you’ve already seen will look and perform differently when you download the final released version. There are also many more apps in development that haven’t been released to the Store yet. Many of those developers are waiting for RTM to put the finishing touches on their apps," Microsoft explains.

According to Microsoft, the release of Windows 8 will be a great milestone for app developers and it will only be the beginning. When the code reaches RTM, the platform is complete for general availability and there will not be any interim updates for developers. Head over to the source link for a comparison of what has changed so far since the Consumer Preview.

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Windows 8 RTM to be compiled at build 8600?

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Home › Windows 8 RTM to be compiled at build 8600?

by Zac on July 08, 2012 - 03:47am

It's been a rather speculative week when it comes to what people think the Windows 8 RTM build number will be, some say 8500, others 8600, 8800 and even 8888. The RTM is rumoured to be compiled sometime this month, so the company don't have long to make a decision.

The source thinks Windows 8 will be finalized next week with a build number of either 8600, 8800 or 8888. 8600 seems the most likely, as it would make 1000 builds since Windows 7. But 8800 and 8888 also have a good standing point, since 8800 and 8888 represent the number 8, and Microsoft seem the like that number at the moment.

It's all too early to fully understand what Microsoft is planning, we should expect a statement from Microsoft when Windows 8 hits RTM, if not I'm sure information will leak, like it always does.

Thanks @windows4live

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Windows 8 build 843x screenshots leak, reveal Windows Explorer name change

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Home › Windows 8 build 843x screenshots leak, reveal Windows Explorer name change

by Zac on June 29, 2012 - 06:06am

New leaked screenshots of build 843x have leaked onto the internet today, revealing a brand new Windows Explorer name change. The screenshots also show off the new store icon, but we've known about that change for quite some time.

The new screenshots reveal new changes to the Windows Explorer, these aren't UI specific changes, more a name change. The Windows Explorer in Windows 8 is now called the File Explorer instead. Why are Microsoft doing this? It's currently unclear at this time as Microsoft have not given an official explanation. We don't expect them to either.

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Windows 8 RT compatibility artwork leaked, same as Windows 8 artwork

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Home › Windows 8 RT compatibility artwork leaked, same as Windows 8 artwork

by Ron on June 29, 2012 - 09:13am

Not that long ago, the Windows 8 compatibility artwork was leaked to the internet for all to see. Today, compatibility artwork for Windows 8 RT was leaked to the internet and it shares the same appearance as the ones for Windows 8.

Microsoft has yet to confirm or deny these logos as the official compatibility logos. For those that don't know, these logos would appear on hardware signifying that they are powered by that specific operating system.

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