This is because windows 8 is a leper that will be replaced with 8.1, probably via windows update. I think there will be an upgrade path which means you'll have

This is because windows 8 is a leper that will be replaced with 8.1, probably via windows update. I think there will be an upgrade path which means you'll have to upgrade to 8.1 before you can have it. They can't loss on their loyal 7 customers either.