Bloomberg reports that devices likely won’t have Windows 10 pre-installed on the platform’s launch day, July 29. Why? Because there just isn’t enough time to get the OS installed. Instead, consumers will likely see Windows 10 on a number of devices making their debut in August and September.
Previously Microsoft was supposedly stamping the RTM seal on Windows 10 this past Friday, but Yusuf Mehdi, vice president of Windows and device marketing, told Bloomberg that the RTM build has not been released to device manufacturers. He didn’t provide an exact date of when the company expects the RTM to go live.
“You will see computers running with Windows 10 installed very soon after the 29th and then in the fall a whole new class of machines for the holidays,” he told Bloomberg.
In a separate report, IFA announced that Nick Parker, corporate vice president, OEM Division, Microsoft, will present a keynote during IFA 2015 on September 4. According to the organization, he will present new Windows 10-based “tablets, 2-in-1s, premium notebooks, gaming devices and all-in-ones.”
That said, customers looking to purchase a device with Windows 10 out-of-the-box should wait until August or September. However, customers wanting to purchase a new device on July 29 will receive help in upgrading to the new platform at special stations in Microsoft’s stores and additional retailers.
On July 29, the 5 million Windows Insiders participants will receive the “retail” build of Windows 10 first, followed by the consumers who signed up to reserve a spot in the Windows 10 rollout through the “Get Windows 10” campaign. These reservations will be fulfilled in waves.
Mehdi told Bloomberg that customers who choose not to update their new device in participating stores will instead be pushed up the Windows 10 rollout ladder so that they can get the platform “when they wish.”
July 29 is an important day for Microsoft, as the company can finally move away from the mess that is Windows 8. Of course, the company cleaned up the platform a bit with Windows 8.1, but customers installing Windows 10 later this month should feel more at home on their desktop or laptop.
Microsoft did the right thing by opening up Windows 10 to customers willing to undergo the development process. Thanks to these individuals, Windows 10 is partially shaped by the consumer. There are no surprises with Windows 10, as the press, the Insiders and Microsoft itself have been completely transparent.
Some of the features Windows 10 customers can look forward to include the built-in Cortana virtual assistant, a new Start Menu, better settings management, better security, and for gamers, DirectX 12. Microsoft seems highly enthusiastic about the launch of Windows 10 and consumers will see why on July 29.
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