desktop – Official TechtalkRadio Blog https://blog.techtalkradio.com The Blog for the TechtalkRadio Show Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:45:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 63714750 Windows 8 for only $15? YES!…(maybe) https://blog.techtalkradio.com/windows-8-for-only-15-yes-maybe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=windows-8-for-only-15-yes-maybe https://blog.techtalkradio.com/windows-8-for-only-15-yes-maybe/#respond Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:45:06 +0000 http://blog.techtalkradio.com/?p=1726 Read More]]> I heard that this was coming, had been watching for it, and (as of yet) haven’t seen it…but, I found the info:

BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A NEW COMPUTER, check to see if you can upgrade to Windows 8 for about 15-bucks.

“…The Windows Upgrade Offer provides consumers who buy an eligible Windows 7 PC the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of just $14.99 (U.S.)…

“This program…is available for consumers buying new Windows 7 PCs that are preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate and include a matching and valid OEM Certificate of Authenticity. The Windows 7 PC must be purchased new during the eligibility period June 2, 2012–Jan. 31, 2013, and redeemed before the program expiration at the end of February 2013…”

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I have been using Windows 8, and feel the need to warn you that I believe some will LOVE the new interface…and for others, it can interfere with productivity. As much as you can, be sure you are ready to be committed to Windows 8 before you install it.

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