Windows 8.1 release, Windows 8 users can download and upgrade for free

From October 17th at 20 o'clock (0 o'clock on 18th October New Zealand time), Microsoft will be the latest OS of Windows "Windows 8.1"Has been released. According to Microsoft's blog, the reference price of Windows 8.1 is 13,800 yen (tax excluded), the reference price of Windows 8.1 Pro is 25,800 yen, the reference price of Windows 8.1 Pro Pack is 12,800 yen. Also, if you have a Windows 8 device, you can upgrade from the Windows store for free.

Announces packaged product configuration and reference price of latest OS "Windows 8.1"
http://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/news/Press/2013/Oct13/131003_Windows81.aspx


Packaged products are also sold, so if you upgrade from an older OS other than Windows 8Microsoft StoreAnd can be purchased at home electronics mass retailers.

The recommended environment of Windows 8.1 is the same recommended environment as Windows 8.
Processor:1 GHz or higher processor supporting PAE, NX, SSE 2
RAM:1 GB (32 bits) or 2 GB (64 bits)
Free space on hard disk:16 GB (32 bits) or 20 GB (64 bits)
Graphics card:Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device (with WDDM driver)

System Requirements for Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Windows


When you upgrade to Windows 8.1, it becomes Internet Explorer 11, it adds a start button, improves the operability of the UI, and improves the battery driving time. In addition to shortening startup time, we are putting effort into mobile terminals, making flicks available on software keyboards, displaying 4 applications on one screen and integrating Bing search and improving searching capabilities. Also3D printing function is also installedWindows, etc. are also making extensive updates that are working hard.

It seems that the points that many users complained of from Windows 8 users are being improved, and for Windows 8 users the convenience is likely to increase due to free update. However, please note that you can not upgrade to another edition such as Windows 8 → Windows 8 Pro for free. If you want to upgrade to another edition, you can upgrade by purchasing the desired package.

New Windows - Microsoft Windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/ja-jp/windows-8/everywhere?ocid=Everywhere_O_WOL_Hero_Home_WinEverywhere_Pos1_01


In addition, according to the launch at 20 o'clock, some shops conducting sales events are also appearing.

【Update contents】 Windows 8.1 Late night sale! Quantity limited on the same day selling! | Dospara Parts Hall


Also, Sony has announced that "When updating to Windows 8.1, some Sony products will not be able to charge USB". We are planning to provide software for countermeasures.

【Products】
Digital still camera Cyber-shot
Digital video camera handy cam
Action cam (including live view remote control)
headphone
Portable headphone amplifier
Portable power supply
PaSoRi (Pasori)
※ In some of the above products, it has been confirmed that there is a possibility that charging is impossible.

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