In The News 07-06-2012
Your Weekly Update In The World Of Technology
How Much Is Windows 8? Cheaper Than You Think…
Windows announced this past Monday that the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will cost only $40. This applies to any Windows user running XP or newer. This is a significant announcement since past upgrades have cost much more than $40. Upgrading to Windows 7 from an older version cost $120, while upgrading from one version of 7 to the other cost $65.
The $40 upgrade fee is a promotion and will only last until the end of January 2013 once Windows 8 is released, which will be this fall. The upgrade also requires that users download the Windows 8. Not wanting to wait around or have a slow connection? An upgrade version on DVD will be available for $70 during the promotion. Each option is making it more affordable than past upgrades.
Windows made no mention about the general, non-promotional pricing for Windows 8.
Small Enough For Ya?
Rumors are flying around that Apple is about to do something big — and by big I mean something small. New rumors and leaks suggest that Apple is looking to develop and create a smaller and less expensive iPad. The current model has a near 10-inch screen, while the smaller model is said to be 7 or 8 inches. This move will put it into even more direct competition with Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the recently announced Google Nexus 7. Both existing 7-inch tablets sell for $199.
Just like with all Apple rumors, it’s hard to say if we will ever see a smaller iPad. In fact, the very idea goes against the vision laid out by co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs, who died last October. According to Jobs, a smaller iPad would not be sufficient to deliver a full tablet experience. So now we sit and wait, ready to see if a smaller iPad does in fact become a reality.
-Mike
Tags: apple, ipad, microsoft windows, windows 8
