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Windows 8 price list: How much it will cost you

Windows 8 price list: How much it will cost you

This is what it will cost you to get a new Windows 8 device. There will be over 250 device options, but below is a list of the top ones.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Photo:AP Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. <em>Photo:AP</em>
Nandagopal Rajan
Nandagopal Rajan
This is what it will cost you to get a new Windows 8 device . There will be over 250 device options, but below is a list of the top ones. Microsoft calls them the "Hero devices".

Tablets and hybrids
ASUS Transformer TF600 tg VIVO RT: The Vivo Tab RT also has the innovative Transformer design and is supplied with its own mobile dock that provides a QWERTY keyboard, track pad, USB port and built-in battery.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 54,990
Specifications: Nvidia Tegra; 2 GB RAM; 32 GB SSD; 10" Display

Dell XPS 12 Duo: Innovative, Convertible Ultrabook Design with Machined Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Chassis and an Edge To Edge Gorilla Glass Display.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 104,990
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD; 12.5" Display

Lenovo Yoga: World's first multi-mode Ultrabook providing the ultimate flexibility between work and play in a device featuring a 10-point multi-touch screen that can fold back 360 degrees.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 79,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4GB RAM; 128GB SSD; 12" Display

Samsung Series 7 Tablet: A form factor ideal for personal computing activities like watching movies or social networking, and can quickly adapt the needs of professional users presenting to clients or taking notes at a meeting.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 75,000
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4GB RAM; 128 GB HD; MicroSD Drive; Intel HD Graphics; 11.6" Display

Ultrabooks
Acer Aspire S7-391: Cutting edge design that lets you take touch technology wherever you go.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 92,999
Specifications: Intel 3rd gen i5 processor; 4GB DDR3 RAM; 256GB RAIDO SSD; Intel HD 4000 graphics; 13.3" 1920x1080 Display; up to 12 hrs battery life

ACER ASPIRE S7-191: Can open 180 degrees so that you can use the 10-point touch to the best with your team.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 88,499
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD; 11.6" Display

ASUS ZENBOOK S400: World's first 450cd/m2 panel on any Ultrabook, this device promises the best HD visuals making dark areas clearer, while light areas stand out in vivid detail.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 59,999
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 500 GB HDD; 14" Display

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook: Combines premium materials with the power of 2nd Gen Intel Core processors.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 104,990
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD; 1.3MP webcam; Intel HD Graphics; 13.3" HD Display

Dell XPS 14: Designed to deliver long battery life and powerful processors in an ultrathin form that's constructed from the finest materials.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 108,490
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 128 GB SSD; 14" HD Display.

HP Envy 14 Ultrabook: Along with the astonishing glass design, this device is blazingly fast, stunningly sleek and boasts up to nine hours of battery life.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 64,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 128 GB SSD; 1.3 MP Webcam; Intel HD Graphics; 13.3" Display

Lenovo U Series U310: Super-slim design with ultra-responsive technologies like Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 with RapidBoot Technology and seven hours battery life.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 52,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 500 GB HDD; 15" Display.

Lenovo U Series U510: This Ultrabook from Lenovo is mobile enough to go wherever you want, powerful enough to do whatever you want, and dependable enough to use whenever you want.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 64,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD; 15" Display.

Samsung Series 9: Thanks to a stunning Duralumin design, Samsung's hallmark SuperBright Plus display and Intel performance processing power, the notebook ushers in a new era in mobile computing.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 100,000
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD; 14" Display

Samsung Series 5 Ultra Notebook: Ultra-thin and ultra-sleek, the Samsung Series 5 is amazingly portable and perfectly designed for a mobile life. Still it packs essentials like a optical drive for a no compromise experience.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 65,000
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 500 GB HDD; 13.3" Touch Display

All-in-ones
Dell Inspiron One: The Inspiron One 2320's 58.4 cm (23) HD display and the latest Intel Core processors make tasks easy. The streamlined and uncluttered all-in-one design brings simplicity and sleekness to any room in your home.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 81,990
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 2 TB HDD; 23" FHD Touch Display

HP ENVY TouchSmart 23-d020in: The rich sounds of Beats AudioTM, HP Magic Canvas and the latest Blu-Ray technology promises an enriching playtime for your family.  
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 71,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD; 23" LED HD Touch Display

Lenovo A720: Unique features like 10-point multi-touch screen, Super-slim, frameless display, 95-degree adjustable viewing angle
Estimated Price Range: Rs 113,990
Specifications: Core i7 Processor; 4 GB RAM; I TB; 27" Touch Display

Samsung Series 5 AIO: Comes with five simple hand gesture recognition features that conveniently let users stay in control with just a flick of the wrist from up to three feet away, perfect for enjoying home entertainment.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 60,000
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 6 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD; 21.5" Display

Samsung Series 7 AIO: A clutter-free and space-saving design, complete with a unique and stylish metallic stand, an ultra-slim display with a durable metal edge, and an edge-to edge glossy black screen.
Estimated Price Range: Rs 74,000
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 8 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD; 23" Display

Notebooks
Sony VAIO T:
Its lightweight frame is well under an inch thick and weighs just 1.5 kg, making it a breeze to tote wherever you're headed.
Estimated Price Range:  Rs 59,990
Specifications: Core i5 Processor; 4 GB RAM; 500 GB HD; Memory Stick Pro Duo; Intel HD Graphics; 13.3" Display

(Specs and descriptions based on info provided by companies.)

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