Does anyone know if this Laptop comes with the Free Upgade to Windows 8.1?
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Yes, I was able to upgrade to 8.1, It wasn't available at first but after running windows update the 8.1 upgrade appeared in the app store.
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Yes, all you mentioned are included. However, there is no back up CD for Windows 8.1 included. Last week mine got a problem that was not able to start after an update. A system file was missing. I had to send it to ASUS to repair. It has been taken time to get it back.
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Of course! All windows 8 computers are eligible for the free 8.1 upgrade... I have 8.1 on my ME400c now
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It came with Windows 8. I had to install 8.1. I don't know if the RAM is upgradeable, you may find out from Asus' website.
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It comes with Windows 8 and once you get it and it does its windows updates you can get windows 8.1 for free from the store app.
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Yes. I successfully upgraded the laptop to Windows 8.1 as soon as I got it. You need to go to the Windows Store and it will upgrade the OS to 8.1 free of charge.
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Not sure what it came with. I thought Windows 8 but I was able to upgrade to 8.1 PRO for free. I checked the little documentation that came with the unit and it does not state what OS it included when I purchased it.
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The one I bought did.. As far I remember that is one of things i checked, before i bought it.. I think you should check best buy. I just recently bought a couple laptops with windows 8 new and better features for 299.99. I was much happier with this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+15.6%22+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Black/7688053.p?id=1218858193067&skuId=7688053.
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I really couldn't say; I'm pretty sure it's the most up to date. I'm very satisfied with it, and it comes with Windows 8 and 8.1 discs, as well as the 7 already installed.
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I called Amazon and they could not verify that the free upgrade would be included. I also called Toshiba and I was told that units meeting certain requirements and manufactured after March of this year are eligible (what ever that means since we can't verify that information). Although I did not get a "guarantee" of any kind, I bought the Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 anyway. Fortunately, it arrived with instructions on how to receive the free upgrade to Windows 7. I chose the online option to request the upgrade. The Windows 7 upgrade does cost about $12 for tax, shipping, handling. So not exactly free, but almost. They do require a copy of your proof of purchase that you can scan and attach to your online request or it can be faxed or mailed separate from you online request. Hope this helps.
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When I bought it (june 2013) it came with Windows 8. NOT the newest version Windows 8.1
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1 yr. But its a great laptop especially if you up grade to Win8.1 ,which is is free
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No. It comes with Windows 8.0 installed. You can download the upgrade to 8.1 from the Windows store.
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Windows 8.1; even if it was Windows 8, you get free upgrades to the latest Windows 8.x
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It comes with Windows 8 but it will send you alerts to upgrade to Windows 8.1
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Mine came with 8, but logging into windows 8 store it was easy to upgrade to 8.1 and it was free.
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What happened to the free Windows 7 upgrade this was sold with a few days ago?Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 16.0-Inch Laptop - Black/Grey