Windows 8 Pro For $199 With Promotional Price Of $69.99 Expires On 31 January 2013

Get ready for Windows 8. We are on the verge of the final release of Windows 8. We just came to know about the pricing of both Windows 8 and Windows 8 pro. According to The Verge, Windows 8 Pro will be priced at $199. Before that a promotional offer will be there of $69.99 which expires on January 31st 2013. Though Microsoft has not disclosed any price offer, the source is related to Microsoft’s Windows project plan.

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Windows 8 Upgrade Now Opens For Windows 7 Users – Register Now!

As promised in May, Windows 7 users now can upgrade their current windows to windows 8. And they have to pay $14.99. But this offer is valid for the users who purchased Windows 7 pc after June 2. In a recent tweet by Windows, Microsoft has confirmed it that the offer is available in 140 countries.

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Leaked Images Show Off Skype App For Windows 8

New images leaked by Neowin have revealed the under-development user interface (UI) of Skype for Windows 8. The leaked Modern UI app for Skype shows the graphically overhauled VoIP software; and it’s pretty. Usability and general stability testing by Neowin also seemed to be promising.

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Surface RT Up To $300 Cheaper Than Windows 8 Tablets: Lenovo Chief

World’s second biggest PC maker, Lenovo, has said that the ARM-based Windows RT tablets will be $200 to $300 cheaper than x86-based Windows 8 tablets. The new revelation came from David Schmook, head of Lenovo’s North American operations. He added, ““RT will play in consumer and retail at very aggressive price points.”

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Windows 8 RTM: Final Build Released

Microsoft has finally released the final build of Windows 8. The build is available for MSDN and TechNet developers for now but will become widely available to all users soon. The company already launched a number of Windows 8 betas in the past but this RTM release is as close to the real Windows 8 as can be. Read further to get a glimpse on what’s new in Windows 8 RTM.

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Windows Phone 8 Could Debut In September, Earlier Than Anticipated

Windows Phone 8 devices might hit the market earlier than anticipated, reported PocketNow citing unnamed sources. According to the earlier speculations, Windows Phone 8 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) was expected to be introduced in September, and the devices were expected to hit the market in November. But the new report from PocketNow says, some Windows Phone 8 devices may come as early as September.

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Lenovo Developing ARM-based Convertible Windows RT Tablet

Lenovo appears to be the latest hardware manufacturer working on an ARM-based Windows RT tablet. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the Chinese PC maker is working on a convertible notebook/tablet outfitted with the ARM-based version of Windows 8. The report says that Lenovo has teamed up with Nvidia to make this new Windows RT device.

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Microsoft Replaces ‘Metro’ Branding With ‘Windows 8’ Branding

We reported earlier that Microsoft was apparently having problems with use of term ‘Metro’ to describe the modern interface of its upcoming OS, Windows 8. Indeed the software giant made heavy use of the term when marketing Windows 8. However, apparently this caused problems with a Microsoft partner, Metro Group, due to the copyright issues involved.

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