While Microsodt Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 have both only been on the market a short time, but rumor has it that Microsoft may already be getting ready to release an OS update that supersedes both to an extent, called "Windows Blue", and it may even replace Windows 8 in just a few months. It sounds a bit crazy, but it may be true.

Apparently, the word is that Windows Blue will look much like Windows 8 with just some minor UI tweaks, and will likely keep the Windows 8 name, but everything behind it could be very different, including the pricing. Microsoft wants Windows Blue to be on everyone's computer, which means it could even be released for free to ensure users upgrade. From there, the idea is that Microsoft would offer regular yearly updates which will be standardized across desktop and mobile devices.

Microsoft is also planning to release a new Windows SDK along with the updates, and will stop accepting apps written using the Windows 8 SDK, although Windows 8 legacy apps will still run on Windows Blue.

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First, Microsoft promoting Windows Phone 8 by Jessica Alba. Now, Acer has launched a new Ad featuring Megan Fox. She uses the company's latest Windows 8 flagship Ultra book, the Acer S7, to fulfill her dream of talking with dolphins.

For good or bad, the Ad doesn't exactly feature the Acer S7 ultrabook specifications as much as Megan Fox. Adv. video below!

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First, Microsoft promoting Windows Phone 8 by Jessica Alba. Now, Acer has launched a new Ad featuring Megan Fox. She uses the company's latest Windows 8 flagship Ultra book, the Acer S7, to fulfill her dream of talking with dolphins.

For good or bad, the Ad doesn't exactly feature the Acer S7 ultrabook specifications as much as Megan Fox. Enjoy the Video below!

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DELL has just announced it 2013 line-up of PCs & ultrabooks running Microsoft Windows 8 OS and they are all available for Pre-order starting today.

The most interesting device in the pack is the XPS 12. It has a 12.5″ touchscreen of 1080p resolution and with 400 nit brightness, which can be rotated full 360 degrees, making the ultrabook usable as a tablet.

The XPS 12 comes with a choice between Inter Core i5 and i7 processors and either 128 GB or 256 GB SSD. The XPS 12 should ship around October 30 and starts at $1199.

The XPS One 27 is an All-in-One PC with a 27″ WQHD (2560 x 1440) display which is now also touch-capable.

The XPS One 27 is rather pricey, but has very solid specs to show for it. Price starts from $1599 and shipping will start between October 25 and November 1, depending on the model. Here's the product page for the XPS One 27.

Pre-Order Here

Today, You can finally Pre-order a copy of the Microsoft Windows 8 OS. The OS will officially launch on October,26, but you can pre-order it on a DVD right now. For the rest of us, the update would be available online for download and purchase via the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant for a cheaper price. The full Windows 8 Pro OS will be downloadable as well when you purchase the license separately.

Here is the Windows 8 Retailer versions & prices:

• Windows 8 Pro Pack - Product Key Card (no media) - $70

• Windows 8 (Full Version) - OEM $100

• Windows 8 Pro (Full Version) - OEM $140

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