wraggster
January 19th, 2013, 21:33
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/10/win8boxespricesjt_620x340.jpgThis should come as no surprise -- we reported the increaseback in October (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/12/windows-8-packaging-and-pricing-revealed/) -- but Windows 8 (http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/windows-8-review/) upgrades will become a bit more pricey come February 1st. That means you have the better part of two weeks to take advantage of introductory online upgrade pricing (http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/02/microsoft-announces-39-99-windows-8-pro-upgrade-offer-for-most/) of $40 (for the Pro version), before the sticker jumps to 200 bucks. Fortunately, you'll be able to utilize current pricing for the rest of January, including a DVD Pro upgrade available at retailers for $70. After the switchover, you'll pay $200 for a Pro upgrade, a standard edition of Windows 8 will run you $120, the Pro Pack will be available for $100 (upgrading from standard to Pro) and a Media Center Pack will cost $10. You could, of course, stick it out with Windows 7 or Vista or even XP for the indefinite future, but if a fresh OS is in the cards, now'd be as good a time as any to make the jump.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/18/windows-8-upgrades/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/18/windows-8-upgrades/