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With the decline and fall of CD and DVD-ROMs on-line distribution has taken a huge step forward, meanwhile sometimes you can't be online so how do you install something ? Well, Microsoft will sell Windows 10 on USB-sticks, and yes that is the next logical step.
On Amazon you can already order the sticks, however the delivery time will be August. Microsoft Windows 10 Home will cost 119 USD, Microsoft Windows 10 Home Pro is a steep 199.99 USD. In the USA these prices are level with Windows 8.1. Microsoft Windows 10 Home would cost 135 EURO in the EU, 20 EURO more expensive opposed to Windows 8.1 The Pro version will cost 165 EURO.
After a quick check on EU stores, the USB-Stick versions are not yet available for pre-order. Obviously you can upgrade for free from Windows 7 and and 8.1
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#5123808 Posted on: 07/17/2015 07:41 AM
this is a really good idea and about time too
what would the cost difference be to completely end dvd/bluray disc sales and make it all usb?
could even make the sticks un-writable so only the game will ever be on it
this is a really good idea and about time too
what would the cost difference be to completely end dvd/bluray disc sales and make it all usb?
could even make the sticks un-writable so only the game will ever be on it
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#5123811 Posted on: 07/17/2015 07:45 AM
This is good for progress....I built my PC back in 2013 without any drives, so I've been without any kind of optical drive last few years. Think I've only needed to use it maybe 2 or 3 times..
PC games as well however should also make this transition to USB sticks, I don't like at all where they're trying to push us with PC games which is 100% the digital format (Steam, Origin) because if you look at the paperwork, you're really just RENTING the game... I would much rather have something on a USB stick so I know I own it with my own two hands.
I can now get that with Windows 10 which is a bonus
This is good for progress....I built my PC back in 2013 without any drives, so I've been without any kind of optical drive last few years. Think I've only needed to use it maybe 2 or 3 times..
PC games as well however should also make this transition to USB sticks, I don't like at all where they're trying to push us with PC games which is 100% the digital format (Steam, Origin) because if you look at the paperwork, you're really just RENTING the game... I would much rather have something on a USB stick so I know I own it with my own two hands.
I can now get that with Windows 10 which is a bonus
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#5123842 Posted on: 07/17/2015 08:57 AM
I wonder how long they will do that... I very much like the idea of getting the image and installation on an USB stick, but that costs...
I still remember back in the day there was the Netbook edition of Norton's Internet Security. Came on an USB stick (because netbooks seldomly have optical drives), but just a year after I bought it they stopped selling it. I think it was too expensive to put out the USB sticks.
I wonder how long they will do that... I very much like the idea of getting the image and installation on an USB stick, but that costs...
I still remember back in the day there was the Netbook edition of Norton's Internet Security. Came on an USB stick (because netbooks seldomly have optical drives), but just a year after I bought it they stopped selling it. I think it was too expensive to put out the USB sticks.
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#5123851 Posted on: 07/17/2015 09:14 AM
I wonder how long they will do that... I very much like the idea of getting the image and installation on an USB stick, but that costs...
I still remember back in the day there was the Netbook edition of Norton's Internet Security. Came on an USB stick (because netbooks seldomly have optical drives), but just a year after I bought it they stopped selling it. I think it was too expensive to put out the USB sticks.
It wont cost more than if it was on DVD.
Microsoft Windows 10 Home will cost 119 USD, Microsoft Windows 10 Home Pro is a steep 199.99 USD
I wonder how long they will do that... I very much like the idea of getting the image and installation on an USB stick, but that costs...
I still remember back in the day there was the Netbook edition of Norton's Internet Security. Came on an USB stick (because netbooks seldomly have optical drives), but just a year after I bought it they stopped selling it. I think it was too expensive to put out the USB sticks.
It wont cost more than if it was on DVD.
Microsoft Windows 10 Home will cost 119 USD, Microsoft Windows 10 Home Pro is a steep 199.99 USD
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It's about time. They should have had this awhile ago.