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Microsoft’s final retail packaging for Windows 8 is revealed as the company prepares to release its new operating system on October 26th. Microsoft’s final retail packaging for Windows 8 is revealed ...

The Verge has been the first out of the gate with exclusive pictures of the retail packaging of Microsoft's upcoming, and already leaked OS, Windows 8. Packaging has been shown off for Windows 8, and ...

Update: And now it's official. A Microsoft blog post reveals the pricing and packaging of the Windows 8 Pro upgrade and says preorders will be available from "Amazon.com, Best Buy, Staples, Office ...

Microsoft has finally revealed the Windows 7 packaging, confirming earlier leaks that led to much debate on blogs and forums. The Windows 7 Team Blog says the packaging was designed with three areas ...

The final version of Windows 10 will be released to the public in just over two week's time, so it's understandable that Microsoft is gearing up for a big retail push. While most of Windows 10's ...

It’s awards season for the best in film, music and theater. So why not include store windows in the fanfare? After all, window shopping is a basic instinct. Many of the best designed, most beautiful ...

Making a change to the packaging of a product can be a big deal to customers. Just ask Entenmann's. The baked goods giant was forced to do away with the clear cellophane windows on its boxes of donuts ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Although Windows 8.1 will be available as a free upgrade to everyone running Windows 8, Microsoft ...