When Windows 10 finally launches later this month, the vast majority of us will either be upgrading to the new operating system for free or purchasing a digital copy. For those of you who want to purchase a physical copy, however, you can now pre-order a copy from Amazon. But rather than coming in a traditional installation disk, these physical copies will come in the form of a USB stick.
Many Windows users will have their Windows 7 and Windows 8 PC updated for free to Windows 10 come July 29th, but that doesn’t mean other Windows fans won’t have to pay for it. In fact, several leaks so far suggested this might be the first time Windows will be available in packages containing USB install sticks rather than disks, and that, in the future, Windows updates will be done strictly over an Internet connection. However, those of you looking to buy Windows 10 can already preorder it from Amazon, but be ready for a wait. The free Windows 10 updates will start rolling out on July 29th, but the Windows 10 retail boxes will ship much later. According to Amazon’s listing, the Windows 10 Home USB Flash Drive install kit costs $119.99 and will start shipping on August 30th.