Supply chain sources have spilled the goods on licensing fees for Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT.
Unnamed Taiwan-based notebook supply chain makers are reporting that
Microsoft has released the licensing rates for Windows 8.
For each x86-based machine, OEMs will have to shell out $80 to $100 USD for using both Windows 8 Pro and Office 2013.
For devices packing an ARM-based chip, OEMs will be required to pay between $50 and $65 USD for using Windows RT and Office 13 on each device.