Windows 8.1 or wait for Windows 10?
Windows 8.1 or wait for Windows 10?
You're considering whether to move past Windows 7 or hold off for a more recent update. Weigh the pros and cons of upgrading versus waiting.
We don't have the exact prize amount for Win 10. The Widows 8.1 64-bit version costs about $105 currently. It's expected to offer a free upgrade to Win 10.
Just so I understand, you are saying: upgrade from win 7 to win 10 = $$$ upgrade from win 8 to win 10 = FREE is that correct? If that is the case, I guess there is no reason to wait. To answer the other questions: There isn't anything terribly wrong with 7, I just want the latest version.
It's best to stick with an older version before major updates were released, so I'd choose Windows 8.1.
As mentioned earlier, users of Windows 8.1 receive a complimentary upgrade to Windows 10.
The top option is to find a friend with a premium DreamSpark account and let them know you’ve got Windows 8.1 Pro for free, joking that it’s like receiving Windows 8.1 Pro without paying. I own both Windows 7 and 8.1 Pro, and the main difference is boot time—using Windows + R and Windows + Q to launch apps instead of the Metro GUI.