Windows 8 Computers are already on Sale [Update]

What the heck? So much for a concerted launch event for Windows 8 on October 26th. HSN.com is already selling five Windows 8 PC models online, ready to ship now.

Oct 8 2012, 1:44am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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Microsoft Prepares for the Windows 8.1 Preview Launch with New Metro Apps

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VEVO Officially Launches Windows 8 Metro App

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Fox News updates their app for Windows Phone 8 users, brings new features on board

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Vevo music video app comes to Windows 8

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HSN tells Buyers that Windows 8 PCs ship in November

The Verge got different information than ZDNet. HSN apparently tells buyers of the offered Windows 8 PCs that they are NOT shipping right away. Delivery is in first week of November. This is all very missleading by HSN.com and they should state the shipping timeframes on the product pages to end the confusion.

Oct 8 2012, 2:00am CDT

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Windows 8 Computers are already on Sale [Update]

Windows 8 will be released on October 26th. Microsoft is hosting launch events around the globe to mark the occasion. However, ZDNet spotted over the weekend that HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) is already selling new Windows 8 laptops and all-in-one PCs. This is over two weeks before launch. HSN is a big retailer and not your rogue hardware online shop. ZDNet verified with HSN customer service that these Windows 8 machines are ready to ship right away. HSN is selling two Gateway laptops and an interesting Acer laptop with touchscreen. Additionally you can buy a Gateway and an Acer All-in-One PC.

So if you want to be the first on the block with a Windows 8 PC, HSN.com is your ticket. Prices start at $699.95.

Update:
According to a new report on The Verge, HSN is telling buyers that the Windows 8 PCs will ship early November. This is contradicting the ZDNet report. HSN should clear the confusion and state the shipping dates on the web site for the listed Windows 8 PCs.

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Luigi Lugmayr (Google) is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
Luigi can be contacted directly at ml@i4u.com.

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