Touch Screen Devices with Windows 8 OS May Be More Expensive

Reports Point To Weak Specs For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablet of Dell

Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), revealed that a number of products using the upcoming Windows 8 OS will be offered by the company once the new operating system is launched by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Windows 8 products using touchscreen technology will offer a bigger profit margin for the company since they will be priced higher compared to other products. The use of touch capabilities on the device may encourage consumers to purchase tablets and PCs using the Windows 8 OS.

Windows 8 Upgrade to Cost $15 for New PCs

Reports Point To Weak Specs For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablet of Dell

It appears that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has changed its previous policy of offering a free upgrade to buyers of the older Windows OS versions with the upcoming release of the Windows 8 OS.Microsoft is reportedly offering a discounted price for upcoming Windows 7 PC buyers when they will upgrade their devices to the Windows 8 Pro.

Another Reason to Not Upgrade to Windows 8

Exclusion of Media Center From Windows 8 OS Dishearten Some Users

It appears that users who wish to use the Media Center on the Windows 8 OS will have to purchase it since it will not be integrated into the upcoming operating system from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Adding the Media Center Pack will entail additional charges for users of the Professional edition of the Windows 8 OS while Windows 8 basic users will need to purchase the Windows 8 Pro pack to be able to use the Media Center.

Release Preview of Windows 8 Expected in June

Reports Point To Weak Specs For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablet of Dell

Recent reports have given indications that the release preview for the Windows 8 OS may be released soon by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). A release preview is commonly considered as the last version prior to the final version of a product and the upcoming Windows 8 OS is expected to be released sometime in fall.