Microsoft already sold more than 4 million licenses of Windows 8 within 3 days of its launch and now targeting 400 million by the end of this year. If you are planning to buy or upgrade to this new version of Windows, then read on this post. Microsoft already slashed Windows 8 price in comparison to previous versions of Windows. You can select from many options given below and save upto $200, It includes both online and offline offers (from retail stores). So, keep on reading this post and save your precious money.
Buy Windows 8 DVD Online
If you want to purchase a DVD edition and don't want to buy an online license, You can buy it for $79.99 - $89.99 from a local store, but you can also purchase the same DVD from Amazon.com for just $69.99 , it includes free shipping to your doorstep. Please note that this offer is for Windows 8 Pro edition and valid till January 31st, 2013.
Before purchasing, you should check the ability of your computer's hardware to run Windows 8 edition. It all depends upon your PC configuration, which Windows 8 version will suits best for your needs. For Indian users, No official declaration of price for Windows 8 yet, there are some online websites which offers Windows 7 to Windows 8 upgrade which i will discuss below but i think price must be above Rs.2500.
Best Windows 7 to Windows 8 upgrade Offers
If your computer purchase don't comes under this offer (How can Microsoft comes to know this? Think!!) As you can see above, you need to download Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which helps you find out “if your PC is ready for Windows 8, generates a compatibility report, and then step by steps guide you to purchase, download, and install Windows 8 Pro.”
Buy Windows 8 DVD Online
If you want to purchase a DVD edition and don't want to buy an online license, You can buy it for $79.99 - $89.99 from a local store, but you can also purchase the same DVD from Amazon.com for just $69.99 , it includes free shipping to your doorstep. Please note that this offer is for Windows 8 Pro edition and valid till January 31st, 2013.
Before purchasing, you should check the ability of your computer's hardware to run Windows 8 edition. It all depends upon your PC configuration, which Windows 8 version will suits best for your needs. For Indian users, No official declaration of price for Windows 8 yet, there are some online websites which offers Windows 7 to Windows 8 upgrade which i will discuss below but i think price must be above Rs.2500.
Best Windows 7 to Windows 8 upgrade Offers
I think this is the best time to buy Windows 8 as ,if you purchased a Windows 7 PC between June 2nd, 2012 to Jan 31st 2013 then, you are eligible to upgrade to Windows 8 for just $14.99 USD. First, Register yourself on Windows Upgrade Offer website and you will upgrade assistant to judge your system compatibility to run Windows 8.
If your computer purchase don't comes under this offer (How can Microsoft comes to know this? Think!!) As you can see above, you need to download Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which helps you find out “if your PC is ready for Windows 8, generates a compatibility report, and then step by steps guide you to purchase, download, and install Windows 8 Pro.”
By using this Windows 8 upgrade Assistant tool method, you will get Windows 8 Pro in just $39.99 USD and save about $160 USD. You may order Windows 8 Pro DVD for $15 as a backup option.This offers applies to all consumers of Windows using old edition of Windows like XP, Vista etc.
For Indian users, This same upgrade offer is available for Rs.699 on Flipkart.com and Sony Vaio website on purchase of new laptops. Microsoft India offers Windows 8 Pro upgrade in just Rs.1999.