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[Deactivated] on 18/10/2013 - 11:46 files.ozbargain.com.au (483 clicks)
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Please note that $119 @ TGG (The best price from retailer with many stores). You can price match with OW and save further 5%. Thanks and credit to hollykryten

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A free upgrade for existing Windows 8 owners

Upgrade from Window 7 or fresh install from XP or Vista

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Full Version (DVD) $129 @ OW

Cheaper than HN , JB.

Review

Have things your way with Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system, which lets you quickly browse, watch movies, play games, polish your work and put together a worthy presentation, all on a single PC. You can even organise up to three apps to display simultaneously on one screen, personalise the Start screen your way and navigate your way using mouse, keyboard and now touch.
Your Windows, Your Way

Personalise your Start Screen with your favourite news, friends, social networks and apps. You can customise your backgrounds and colours as you like, as well as resize tiles to make your device truly yours. Along with the built-in apps for email, people. photos and video editing, you can also download thousands of popular apps from the Windows Store*, including Twitter, eBay, Skype and Halo: Spartan Assault.
Touch of Class

Windows 8.1 coexists seamlessly with various types of devices, including touch, mouse and keyboard, or a combination of both. Fluidly switch between apps, move things around and smoothly find your way around the user interface. From the Start screen, you are literally a click away from the familiar Windows desktop you've grown accustomed to.
Always Accessible

Stay connected to your photos and important files, with the ability to access them from your phone, tablet or PC with SkyDrive*. By signing into your Microsoft account on any of your Windows 8.1 PC's, you'll immediately be greeted by your own background, display preferences and settings. If your PC is running Windows 7, your files, apps and settings will easily transfer to Windows 8.1.
Speed and Safety

Do more at once, with Windows Blue letting you snap multiple apps side by side in a single view for easy multitasking. You will notice faster boot up speeds, faster switches between apps and more efficient power use than Windows 7. Stay up to date and more secure with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Windows Update.

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  • superforever on 18/10/2013 - 11:47

    I think should move to forum.

    • grazer on 18/10/2013 - 11:52
      +2

      I disagree unless you can find it cheaper. JBHIFI = $148. RRP = $149.99.

  • Vladdo on 18/10/2013 - 11:51

    Who would honestly pay $366 for Win 8.1 Pro? lol

  • su27km on 18/10/2013 - 11:51

    A free upgrade for existing Windows 8 owners

    good one.

    i am on Win 8.1 now, remember, there are lots of competibility issues. e.g. drivers, and KIS etc

    • Shaw on 18/10/2013 - 12:26
      +2

      I haven't had any problems what so ever with 8.1, we are running it on 3 x PC's here in the office, and both of mine at home, no issues.

      What problems are you having?

    • sd on 18/10/2013 - 13:45
      +1

      Have it on 5 work computers now, no issues either. Although haven't installed on really old computers. Oldest one is a pentium 4 core 2 duo.

  • jv on 18/10/2013 - 12:03
    +6

    $125 at i-tech with free pickup so OW should price match

    http://www.i-tech.com.au/items.aspx?id=159200

  • isidore12 on 18/10/2013 - 12:04

    OEM license dies with your motherboard (Microsoft links the license to the MAC of the network card).

    Full version, you can install unlimited number of times (one PC at the same time). Although after 5 times, you need to call Microsoft. Said another way, you license never dies.

    Win 7 home premium costs $274.

    I say: it is a deal!

    • scrimshaw on 18/10/2013 - 12:15
      +4

      This only applies if the OEM license was one that came with your computer. This rule does not apply if you bought system builder OEM kit, in which case you are simply a phone call away from transferring your OEM license from one motherboard to another.

      However, you must deactivate or remove Windows from the old machine as part of the OEM licensing agreement.. Forum post shows how.

      Here is the full licensing agreement. I've included the pertinent info

      Can I transfer the software to another computer or user?

      You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement.

      To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the prior computer. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You may transfer Get Genuine Windows software, Pro Pack or Media Center Pack software only together with the licensed computer.

      A lot of people don't know this and spend the extra on the Full ver to 'insure' themselves against potential motherboard loss or upgrades, when in reality you don't have to! Of course, Windows 7 is under another set of agreements, the above statement is true for Windows 8 only

  • edshays on 18/10/2013 - 12:39
    +1

    Anyone in a nsw state high school (nor sure if applicable to all states) get a license for the following when they 'graduate' their government issued laptop at the end of year 12:

    Windows 8 pro upgrade key
    Windows 7 ultimate upgrade key
    Office 2013 pro plus key
    Office 2010 pro plus key
    Office 2011 mac key

    This the laptop program that k-rudd started, and won't be rolled out next year onwards.

    So if you are applicable, or have a child/friend graduating year 12 this year, tell them to get on that!
    I've worked in he program for 3 years, and the kids have no idea the value of Microsoft keys, so don't bother claiming.

    Sorry, I got sidetracked from the deal lol. But yeah, you don't need to buy windows 8 if you have a kid doing their hsc at the moment.

  • ca6leguy on 18/10/2013 - 12:50
    -2

    Was $48. No deal LOL

    • scrimshaw on 18/10/2013 - 13:04
      +1

      Got 3x copies for $15 dollars from that 'loophole'. So glad I did!

  • mikokik5 on 18/10/2013 - 13:02

    upgrading now.. :)

  • Jabba the Hutt on 18/10/2013 - 13:12

    Just read the 'full versions' are going to be the only ones available for purchase anyway:

    http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/17/microsoft-leaves-windows-8-…

    http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/microsoft-kills…

    What's the advantage of purchasing this over Windows 8 OEM and getting the free 8.1 update? Just more up-to-date installation media?

  • ca6leguy on 18/10/2013 - 13:21
    +4

    Title is misleading. This is not a Full Version. This is an Upgrade Version. Also $129 is for the standard version not the Pro version. No deal.

  • Phoebus on 18/10/2013 - 13:27

    If you want media centre you might be better off buying Win 8.1 Pro (about $160)
    Then you can get media centre upgrade for $10 instead of ridiculous price.
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows-8/feature-packs

    btw this is no deal. Can get the OEM non-pro for $115 at Umart. Given that OEM version of Win 8 is transferable to another mobo/computer.

  • babiguling on 18/10/2013 - 16:56

    Hi folks,

    an amateur question, .. Can I install this without having Xp or Vista installed, so it's clean install from DOS
    It's my sister's old HP Dual core laptop.
    Any assistance is appreciated.
    Thanks!

  • ozdavo on 18/10/2013 - 19:26
    +2

    Win 8 Pro "upgrade" versions are still available for circa $70-$80
    http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Sof…
    http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=win+8+upgrade&s…

    These are effectively full versions of 8 PRO and eligible for the free 8.1 upgrade…

  • hollykryten on 19/10/2013 - 01:21

    I'm afraid the OP didn't succeed in looking for the best deal.

    Windows 8.1 full version $119 from The Good Guys. Beats the Officeworks deal. Maybe Officeworks will price match the The Good Guys price?.

    http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Microsoft_Windows_8.…

  • [Deactivated] on 19/10/2013 - 07:43

    @hollykryten

    I tried hard but failed.

    I am sorry

    Thanks for your feedback and good price from TGG.

    Have a nice day

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