Online retailers has started taking Windows 8 pre-orders today. Users with existing PCs can purchase the Upgrade versions of Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro and run Setup from within their current version of Windows. Users with no Windows installed, such as Mac users wishing to dual boot with Windows 8, will need to purchase whats called the System Builder, or OEM, versions of Windows 8 instead.
Newegg displays a total of four different products on its official website, with pricing going as follows:
- Windows 8 Professional Upgrade - $69.99 (save $130)
- Windows 8 Pro Pack Product Key Card (no media) - $69.99 (save $30)
- Windows 8 (Full Version) OEM $99.99
- Windows 8 Pro (Full Version) OEM $139.9
Both Windows 8 OEM and Windows 8 Pro OEM are delivered in 32-bit and 64-bit flavors.
Source: Windows team blog