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Which Version of Windows 8 is Right For Me?

Windows 8 is soon to be upon us and with that comes the confusion over which edition you will require and what each edition does once installed, so let's start by taking a look at what we can expect to see hit retailers on release day and try to help you find which copy of Windows 8 is best for you. There is always some confusion when a new edition of Windows is released, it happened with Windows 7, Vista and the many that preceded them all. With a mixture of packages from Home, Home Premium, Ultimate and Pro to name but a few, you would think that it's as simple as "Ultimate" is better than the standard one. This however, isn't the case. More features doesn't always translate as better, or more useful to the consumer. Just because a feature or piece of software is included doesn't mean you need it, or want it, so it's always best to research these things first and you might even save your self a bit of money if you do. So what editions can I expect upon release? There will be 4 editions of Windows 8 upon release, these are; • Windows 8 RT • Windows 8 • Windows 8 Pro • Windows 8 Enterprise But what do these editions mean to me? Windows 8 RT This edition is not available for purchase, yet it's likely to be one of the most common editions on the market, at least that's what Microsoft is hoping anyway. This edition will come pre-installed on devices that run the ARM (32-bit) architecture, such as tablet devices, some laptops/netbooks, mobile phones and no doubt some other portable devices we haven't seen announced yet. This is basically a highly optimized Windows 8 that has a better focus on touch input, power conservation and mobility. Windows 8 This is the cut and shut basic edition of Windows 8, it does everything your day to day user will require and will be the main seller when it comes to the general public who are looking to either buy a new OS for their system or upgrade from Windows Vista or Windows 7. It will also...

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