Windows 8 is just a couple of weeks away from arriving on store shelves, but if you want to be first in line, you can pre-order a copy of Windows 8 Pro now. The various Windows 8 machines that have been unveiled over the last few weeks are up for sale, too.
Windows 8 Pro, of course, is the "advanced" version of Windows 8, which includes device encryption and the ability to boot from a virtual hard drive, among other features (here's a full breakdown of Windows 8′s suite of products). Microsoft officially opened the doors on pre-orders via this blog post, and pre-ordering gets you an actual, physical DVD copy mailed to you, not just a download. It costs $69.99.
To get it, though, you'll have to go directly to retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy. Some Windows 8 devices are now up for pre-order, too. PCs and tablets from Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, Asus and Sony are now up for pre-order, with the actual machines shipping Oct. 26 or later.
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