Windows 8 has now released and is available to download online and to be purchased in store. To go with the release Microsoft has released a new upgrade deal that is worth a look if you are in the market to upgrade.
You can now Upgrade to Windows 8 professional for just $39.99 for a limited time direct from Microsoft.
This offer is valid from October 26, 2012 until January 31, 2013 and is limited to five upgrade licenses per customer. This is for a direct download only.
if you purchased a PC between 2 June 2012 and 31 January 2013 with Windows 7 on it, you are eligible to upgrade to Windows 8 professional for just $14.99 instead. For full details, please see here.
If you are in the market for a disc version of Windows 8, check out the offers below.
Windows 8 Retail Disc
- Best Buy: Windows 8 Professional for $69.99
- Future Shop: Windows 8 Professional for $69.99
- Amazon.ca: Windows 8 Professional for $69.99
- The Source: Windows 8 Professional for $69.99
- Staples: Windows 8 for Professional $69.99
To upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, you must be running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
Windows 8 System Requirements
- 1 GHz processor or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
- 2 GB RAM / 20 GB available hard disk space
- 1366 × 768 screen resolution
- DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
All these prices are for a limited time only, for example the OEM disc version of Windows 8 Professional at regular price will be $150.
