0 Windows 8 available in India, pricing starts at Rs. 699*

Finally, the wait is over. Microsoft has announced the availability of its latest Windows 8 OS for users in India and around the world. Starting today, users can access the latest Microsoft OS on a wide range of Windows 8 PCs, ultrabooks, tablets and hybrid devices. Windows 8 will be available in two versions at retail - Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.

Apart from buying from the new range of Windows 8 devices, users can also upgrade their current PCs to Windows 8. From 2nd June 2012 until 31st January 2013, users currently running PCs with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 are qualified to download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated price of Rs. 1,999. Those who wish to buy a DVD to upgrade will have to pay Rs. 3,499. This offer is valid until January 31, 2013. After that the OS is expected to be priced above Rs. 11,000.

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0 Apple iPhone 5 to hit India on November 2

The much-awaited Apple iPhone 5 will hit Indian retail shelves on November 2, according to sources close to Apple. So far, pricing has not yet been revealed. In the meanwhile, Apple has introduced local Rupee currency pricing for the iTunes App Store.

Redington India and Ingram Micro have been appointed as the master distributors of the iPhone 5, and will be responsible for providing the device to the two Apple carriers (Aircel and Airtel). Other resellers will also be able to procure the iPhone 5 from the two distributors, and sell it with their own markup.

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0 Game4u launches digital game download service

                                     
Game4u has announced a digital download service for PC gamers in India, called ‘downloads4u’. The company claims the new service will make it the first Indian e-tailer to offer a fully integrated digital gaming platform for its customers. 
As of now, users can download more than 300 games via downloads4u, which is in public beta, ranging in price from Rs. 99 to Rs. 2,499. Customers can use Game4u’s local payment options as well.

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