$10 off pre order Windows 8

Enter promo code EMCJNJH82 at checkout.

* Up to a maximum discount of $10.00 per order. No minimum purchase required; promo codes may only be used once per order but can be used multiple times per account and can not be combined with other promo codes or combo discounts.Only available while funds last. Promo code expires on 10/14/2012 or sooner based on availability.


Newegg.com - ppssWindows8

A Guy
 
Thanks for the post/information.
Jeff
 

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That's weird.

The first 2 items on the page.

One includes the media in a box.

The second is just the key.

Why would you pay the same for both?

That is a good price - anybody spot anything similar for the UK?
 

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Welcome to Eight Forums Schumi5. Thanks for the share ;)

A Guy
 

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    ASUS P7P55D
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    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
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Thanks for the welcome!.

seems like the discounts keep getting greater closer to launch!!

Amazon are now offering $30 off 64 Bit OEM Versions of Windows 8 when you enter the code WIN8SYST at checkout, seems like a great deal!

$30 off Select Windows 8 System Builder Software
For a limited time save an additional $30 on Windows 8 64-bit System Builder Software. Simply enter the promotional code "WIN8SYST" on the Review Order page and the discount will be applied at checkout. Promotional code limited to one per customer. While supplies last, applies only to products sold by Amazon.com and not third party. Offer valid October 19, 2012 through October 25, 2012, subject to change.


shame for us in AUS, as they wont ship the item here! damn you! :)
 

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What am I missing? All of the prices in the links are much higher than the $40 upgrade price announced by Microsoft. If I understand it correctly, anyone currently using XP, Vista, or Win7 can upgrade to Win8 Pro for forty bucks through Jan 31, 2013. Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99
 

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    win7-64
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    brocks
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    brocks
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    brocks
    Memory
    brocks
    Graphics Card(s)
    brocks

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    INTEL Core i5-750
    Motherboard
    ASUS P7P55D
    Memory
    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MP33HQ 32" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Evo 120 GB, 2 x SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
    PSU
    ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS®, 550W
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    ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
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    COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Case
    Internet Speed
    20 + Mbps
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    Vivaldi
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    Avast
No, at least not yet. But I'd think that unlikely as that is a decent price. A Guy
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    INTEL Core i5-750
    Motherboard
    ASUS P7P55D
    Memory
    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MP33HQ 32" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Evo 120 GB, 2 x SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
    PSU
    ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS®, 550W
    Case
    ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Case
    Internet Speed
    20 + Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Avast
What am I missing? All of the prices in the links are much higher than the $40 upgrade price announced by Microsoft. If I understand it correctly, anyone currently using XP, Vista, or Win7 can upgrade to Win8 Pro for forty bucks through Jan 31, 2013. Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99

That will only be available through on-line only using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant for 40$
I am assuming it will allow you to download an ISO that you can put on a USB key. Don't know though.



Windows 8 System Builder Software

EDIT: Everything you want to know about System Builder License as it stands right now today
OEM System Builder Licensing

There is still a whole lot of confusion surrounding System Builder....

While System Builder may have a Personal Use License according to NewEgg...

Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM

Disclaimer: Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

Remember: OEM is not transferable from one system to another.

Also, if you have a non-OEM of any other version (XP, Vista, 7) it is transferrable and so SHOULD the Win8 Upgrade with it.

There are all legal stipulations and getting the OEM software activated on a system you transfer it to is not guaranteed

Personally I would wait and see what is actually allowed with System Builder for Win8 as I can not find anything official from MS.

If anyone does have something, please post it here. Thanks

This has yet to be officially confirmed.
Note:ZDNet’s Ed Bott has some clarifications around Transfer Rights, based on licenses he’s seen and analyzed. Bott wrote recently if somone buys a copy of a Windows 8 system-builder license and then sells a PC running that license, there are no transfer rights. But the new Windows 8 system-builder license includes a personal-use license that stipulates a DIYer/hobbyist can buy the System Builder software, install it on one’s own PC or virtual machine and keep the right to transfer that license to another PC that the individual owns.
 
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    Self Built
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    I7-3770K
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    ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77
    Memory
    CORSAIR 8GB 2X4 D3 1866
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    EVGA GTX680 4GB
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    ASUS 24" LED VG248QE
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    SAMSUNG E 256GB SSD 840 PRO -
    SAMSUNG E 120GB SSD840 -
    SEAGATE 1TB PIPELINE
    PSU
    CORSAIR GS800
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    CORSAIR 600T
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    CORSAIR HYDRO H100I LIQUID COOLER
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    THERMALTA CHALLENGER ULT GAME-KYBRD
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    RAZER DEATHADDER GAME MS BLK-ED
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    Windows Defender
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    APC 1000VA -
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    NZXT 5.25 USB3 BAY CARD READER -
    HAUPPAUGE COLOSSUS
Q. Can my customers transfer or sell their OEM software licenses?

A. After an OEM software license has been installed on a PC, the license may not be installed on or transferred to another PC. However, the entire PC may be transferred to another end user along with the software license rights. When transferring the PC to the new end user, the software media, manuals (if applicable), and Certificate of Authenticity label must be included. It is also advisable to include the original purchase invoice or receipt. The original end user cannot keep any copies of the software.

Q. My customer bought a new PC and wants to move the OEM software from the old PC to the new one. Can't users do whatever they want with their software?

A. The OEM software is licensed with the computer system on which it was originally installed and is tied to that original machine. OEM licenses are single-use licenses that cannot be installed on more than one computer system, even if the original machine is no longer in use. The End User Software License Terms, which the end user must accept before using the software, states that the license may not be shared, transferred to, or used concurrently on different computers. System builders must provide end-user support for the Windows license on computers they build, but cannot support licenses on computers they didn’t build. This is a fundamental reason why OEM System Builder licenses can't be transferred.
 

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  • OS
    Win 8.1 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    Self Built
    CPU
    I7-3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77
    Memory
    CORSAIR 8GB 2X4 D3 1866
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX680 4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS 24" LED VG248QE
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG E 256GB SSD 840 PRO -
    SAMSUNG E 120GB SSD840 -
    SEAGATE 1TB PIPELINE
    PSU
    CORSAIR GS800
    Case
    CORSAIR 600T
    Cooling
    CORSAIR HYDRO H100I LIQUID COOLER
    Keyboard
    THERMALTA CHALLENGER ULT GAME-KYBRD
    Mouse
    RAZER DEATHADDER GAME MS BLK-ED
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    APC 1000VA -
    LGELECOEM LG 14X SATA BD BURNER -
    CORSAIR SP120 Fans x 3 -
    NZXT 5.25 USB3 BAY CARD READER -
    HAUPPAUGE COLOSSUS
Well I got my email from Newegg today that my copy of Windows 8 with the $10 savings shipped today. I also got another email "ad" from them with $30 off the same thing I orders last week. $69 dollars for Windows 8 OEM. I went ahead and ordered another copy for my wife. ;)
 

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    Windows 8 64bit
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    Custom Build
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    AMD FX-4170 Zambezi 4.2GHz
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    GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600
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    Galaxy GeForce GTX 560 2GB 256-bit GDDR5
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    Realtek ALC889 (onboard)
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    ASUS VE278Q Black 27"
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    1920x1080
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    Seagate Barracuda 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
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    PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W
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    Antec Three Hundred Black
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    2x120mm front, 120mm rear, 140mm top
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    DYNEX Model# DX-WKBD
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    DYNEX Model# DX-WMSE
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