October 27, 2012

Windows 8 Versions

Windows 8 RT:

Basic version of windows 8. Not available to open market, yet its good to know. It is suitable for ARM processors but not suitable for Intel and AMD processors. Many legacy apps fail to run in this version of windows which means that it can not run x86 programs. If it is loaded to a tablet, it is sure that it provides good battery life.


Windows 8 Enterprise:

It is loaded with special features for system administrators. Hence suitable for customers with volume licencing.


Windows 8:

Ordinary version of windows, machines powered with this version lacks the encryption power.


Windows 8 Professional:

Most admired and booked version. If you feel to upgrade your old windows powered machine, then certainly its your choice of preference. Only thing lacking in this version is that for enterprise customers. 


HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

1GHz or faster processor, 1GB RAM (32-bit) or 2GB RAM (64-bit), 16GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20GB (64-bit), DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver. For Modern UI apps a screen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels is mandatory.

Buying Windows 8:

3 ways are available:

1. If you are with a system or laptop purchased after June 2 of this year, then you can get it at Rs.699/- (Offer valid only till January 31,2013)

2. If you are the user of any of versions after xp (xp,vista,7) then you can download windows 8 from microsoft website at Rs.1999/- (Offer valid only till January 31,2013)

3. Retail box is available at the cost of Rs.4000/- (Offer valid only till January 31,2013). Then after sources say, it may reach up to Rs.11000/-

1 comment:

  1. Well, I just installed it on my laptop, but it is 32 bit because of it's requirements. It is interesting and have attractive look and functionality characteristics.
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