Windows confused by windows 8 pricing

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  1. dave_c

    dave_c Minimodder

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  2. I Greenman v2 I

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    Isn't the Windows 8 on Argos and PC world upgrades as well though? Maybe it has to go cheap as they are not selling maybe?

    Also, isn't running/run a promotion where the upgrade was £20? Maybe its just trying to be competitive with that.
     
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  3. Buzzons

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    All MS has released is an upgrade disk unless you have MSDN. You can still do a clean install from the media though - just boot from it, delete your partitions and continue the install.
     
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  4. Teelzebub

    Teelzebub Up yours GOD,Whats best served cold

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    They are all upgrade there isn't a retail version, The Argos and PC world prices are what M$ was doing them at to get win8 selling I'm guessing they are old stock and once they have gone the price will go up in line with M$ I would grab one while they are cheap you can still do a custom install with the upgrade
     
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  6. boltonuk007

    boltonuk007 What's a Dremel?

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    I bought Pro from Currys?PCWorld for £49.99 a couple of weeks back and Ive seen them in ASDA for the same, I think they must have to keep the price of the units they have left untill they sell.
     
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  7. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    Both £49.99 and £189.99 are the same upgrade version, that is officially you need a original Windows XP/Vista/7 to use it. The £49.99 is the original "cheaper" upgrade packaging which lasts until they have it in stock.
    There is no retail version.
    For €90 you can get Windows 8 OEM, for 135€ Windows 8 Pro OEM. What is different in OEM versions is the small note about personal use, which gives you near retail rights if you register on the personal use licence website.
     
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