Windows 8 upgrades to cost $15 and $40

Microsoft is offering all current and valid Windows users to upgrade to the Metro-flavored OS for a reasonable price.

The Redmond-based OS giant confirmed that their loyal PC users will be able to upgrade their current supported (XP, Vista and Windows 7) OS to Windows 8 for only $39.99PHP 2,347INR 3,389EUR 38CNY 291 or about Php1,680USD 29INR 2,427EUR 27CNY 208.

This upgrade is noticeably cheaper as compared to the previous upgrade (XP or Vista to Windows 7) which costs $99PHP 5,810INR 8,390EUR 94CNY 721 for Ultimate and $49PHP 2,876INR 4,153EUR 47CNY 357 for Home Premium. And on top of this, Microsoft is also offering another huge discount for early adopters. Users who bought a new Windows 7 PC starting June 2, 2012 to January 31, 2013 will be able to upgrade to the new OS for only $14.99PHP 880INR 1,270EUR 14CNY 109.

This cheaper upgrade is definitely good news for Windows users around the world. We think that the price drop will lessen, if not prevent the use illegal OS. But will it really? We want to know if the upgrade price is affordable enough for you to take it or would you rather prefer the cheaper and not-so-legal way of upgrading?

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Ronnie Bulaong

This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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25 Comments

poche says:

12 years ago

since the cost is either 15$ and 40$ only you shouldnt use the phrase between – to – in the title.
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Tomas says:

12 years ago

Watch out we have a grammar nazi here!!!
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Docalfred says:

12 years ago

Authentic is always better than an illegal copy!
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Rodel says:

12 years ago

authentic & illegal copy – same features. :)
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Rodel says:

12 years ago

authentic & illegal copy – same features :)
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dyonisii says:

12 years ago

i just realized i have oems of winxp. i’m sure only boxed set are supported for the upgrade.
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limed413 says:

12 years ago

nice but i think marketing strat lang to ng microsoft kasi alam nilang di ganun karami ang maguupgrade to win8 dahil sa pagtangal ng start sa win8 favoring metro ui… for me, parang ang hirap mag multitask ang metro ui vs start menu…
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Duds says:

12 years ago

Windows has always been a great OS that it’s only fair to get an authentic one always. I’m just not sure yet if 8 is better than 7, and how much adjustment I’d need.
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SpiderWak says:

12 years ago

No, thanks! I’ll keep my Windows 7 on my desktop. I just think Windows 8 is better for tablets like surface but not for desktops.
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Benchmark says:

12 years ago

will there be compatibility issues kaya sa software that is already installed if I upgraded with this windows 8? currently im in windows 7.
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Obed Cutaran says:

12 years ago

Nah, kung yung $0.99 na magagandang apps or magagandang kanta sa itunes pinapirate pa ng mga pinoy what more yung $15?

Ang pinoy gusto lagi libre.
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Yoyo says:

12 years ago

@limed143

Sorry, but you’re doing it wrong if you multitask using the start menu.

Trend showed that people were just clicking on the start menu, then just typing the program they want to get it. People were no longer hovering folders to folders to get the program they want.

If you’re thinking about multitasking, the desktop and taskbar are still there. So no worries, bud.
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wil says:

12 years ago

Windows 8 is more faster than Windows 7. The downside is I hate the metro ui bacause my netbook is not touch screen and it has only 1024×600. But apart from that its cool.
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paul e. says:

12 years ago

I’m sticking with Windows 7. Seems it’s becoming the most dominant OS, one worthy of replacing XP.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
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Virex says:

12 years ago

I haven’t tried or seen tablets/laptops with Windows 8 pa, kaya I dont know how the UI works. Pero medyo ok na ako sa windows 7 eh, at nagagandahan na ako sa kanya, pati sa mga shortcuts na available sa OS na yun.

I will watch videos sa youtube kung ok ba talaga ang Windows 8, at kung inde naman pala ganun kamahal, baka mag upgrade na din ako.. sana lang they have the Japanese OS na para maging compatible sa pc ko..
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Review Centers says:

12 years ago

It is much better stick to the OS you are comfortable of using for now. Let’s just wait for the reviews or the pros and cons of using Windows8 over the established Windows7 OS.
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trending says:

12 years ago

Good news. Pwede kaya dual booth?
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parangano says:

12 years ago

available ba yan dito? i’d be ready to hop in. kaso tatakbo kaya sa netbook ko yung windows 8? O.o
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