Update: And now it's official. A Microsoft blog post reveals the pricing and packaging of the Windows 8 Pro upgrade and says preorders will be available from "Amazon.com, Best Buy, Staples, Office ...

One month out from release, Microsoft has announced the official pricing and packaging for Windows 8.1 The newest version of the Windows operating system will be available as a free download for ...

The Verge has been the first out of the gate with exclusive pictures of the retail packaging of Microsoft's upcoming, and already leaked OS, Windows 8. Packaging has been shown off for Windows 8, and ...

Microsoft’s final retail packaging for Windows 8 is revealed as the company prepares to release its new operating system on October 26th. Microsoft’s final retail packaging for Windows 8 is revealed ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Obviously, you can't purchase them yet, nor even pre-order them, but they do end up giving us a look at the packaging and box art, which are ...

Windows 8 will launch on the 26th of October. Recently, we heard that the final build of Windows 8 had been leaked online, and Microsoft has also released Windows 8 RTM (release to manufacturing). Now ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Although Windows 8.1 will be available as a free upgrade to everyone running Windows 8, Microsoft ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. More Windows 8 videos, along with potential packaging have surfaced on Amazon UK product pages.

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system will be available from retailers on October ...

As the October 26th, 2012 launch date for Windows 8 approaches, you can expect lots of new information about Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system to be released. Today, Amazon has rolled out ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. It has been an eventful couple of weeks for Microsoft. The Redmond-based firm announced its upcoming ...

Microsoft has revealed pricing and packaging for the soon to be released Windows 8.1 operating system. The headline facts are that Windows 8.1 will cost $119.99 and Windows 8.1 Pro will cost $199.99.