The cat is finally out of the bag. Microsoft announced the release of the much-awaited Windows 10 from July 29, 2015 in 190 markets globally. This will be available as a free upgrade to customers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Here in this article we discuss everything you need to know about the Windows 10 release date, price and new features.
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It’s true that post the iPhone revolution, all credit to Apple’s innovating marketing strategies and crazy fan following; Microsoft Windows popularity has to some extent fizzled over the years. However, no one can ignore the dominance of Windows when it comes to personal computing and it still rules heart when it comes to computing experience worldwide.
Industry experts are optimistic that the new Windows 10 will bring around the excitement and make you fall in love with Windows again.
The Windows 10 Story Trail….
Earlier, Microsoft was known to focus too much on hardware that will actually run the OS - Start menus, Edge browsers and Xbox One game streaming. However, since its announcement of Windows 10 in 2014, much action can be seen shifting on the technology giant’s interest towards the software side of its business.
In fact, in the recently concluded Computex Technology Trade Show in Taipei, the Microsoft team representatives specifically took care to highlight machines that would function particularly well after being upgraded to Windows 10, besides showcasing a few new laptops, desktops, all-in-ones and tablets launching later this year.
WINDOWS 10 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
- Processor : 1GHz or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
- RAM : 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit)
- Hard disk space : 16GB
- Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
- Monitor’s resolution: Min. 1024x768 (to access the Windows Store or use Windows Apps)
- Microsoft account
- Internet access
THE PRICING….
The latest offering from Microsoft, Windows 10 is set to cost anywhere from $110 for the Windows 10 Home package to $199 for the Windows 10 Pro edition. Furthermore, a Windows 10 Pro Pack will allow users upgrade from Home to Pro for $99.
In context of shipping, Windows 10 will ship on July 29th, 2015 which means - the free update program will expire precisely on July 29th, 2016. So Windows 7 and Windows 8 PC owners, get ready to update your computer for free to Windows 10 Mobile, Home or Pro.
ARE YOU READY?
With Microsoft announcing the release date of Windows 10 on July 29, the company has made it available for the Windows 7 and Windows 8 device owners to already start reserving their free upgrade. It’s not that complex at all. All you have to do is sign up for the upgrade, and then wait for it to be automatically downloaded on the computer.
The upgrade system will also confirm whether the PC meets the hardware requirements for Windows 10. Although Windows 10 files will be downloaded on the PC by July 29th when reserving, an upgrade alert will let users update their device once Microsoft starts the update process.
HAVE YOU GOT THE UPGRADE ALERT?
Worried about not receiving a Windows 10 upgrade alert? Well, in that case you can simply open the Get Windows 10 app that you should already have installed on your computer via an update. Just click on the Windows icon in the lower right side of the taskbar, and then click “reserve your free upgrade”.
SYNOPSIS
Moreover, Windows hardware coming out this fall will feature improved battery life, stronger graphics and USB Type-C ports that will be used not just for accessories but for power supplies as well. Rightly said, the new Windows 10 will surely make you fall in love with Windows once again.
So be it!!
