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April 2014
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The editors liked
Compatibility with existing Windows products
Windows 8 embraces the future wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast
The apps look gorgeous
And the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices
On the right hardware
It's sleek
Fast and fun
Huge security improvements
Better battery life
Faster boot
Great for touch
The editors didn't like
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple's iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple?s iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with.
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple’s iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with.
What Microsoft has done is reinforce a choice decision for consumers by driving them to Android and Apple's iOS software that they are fast becoming comfortable with.
The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here
Start menu gone
Can't boot to the desktop
You'll want a touchscreen/trackpad gestures/Touch Mouse
Abstract: With its innovative 'tiles' approach, Microsoft's latest OS is a huge leap forward - although it may take some getting used to. It's called Windows 8, but it might be simpler to think of it as Wind...
Abstract: The Start screen, as Microsoft calls it, consists only of those big tiles, and completely replaces the desktop you first see on Windows. That old Windows desktop is still there, it's just hidden one layer down, and if you want to jump down into it there's...
Many of you won't have a choice. This is the operating system that will come pre-installed on your PC for the foreseeable future. And that's a good thing! If you're thinking about upgrading, well, that means you actually care about this thing. And if you...
Windows 8 embraces the future wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast, the apps look gorgeous, and the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices
The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here
Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and vast security and speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price....
Abstract: Note: This is a guest post written by Greg BucksinWe've seen hype and marketing, we've seen Developer Preview builds, but the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 is finally available.What's Windows 8? Well, it's either a unique device-agnostic OS that will plac...
Abstract: A few days ago, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen quietly published an extensive review of Windows 8 . In it, Allen – who resigned from the Microsoft board in 2000 but still consults for the company – calls Windows 8 “a significant evolutionary milestone in...
Abstract: Windows 10 is finally here. The new OS has been spit-shined and primed for an official release. As advertised, Windows 8/8.1 users can upgrade to the new operating system, provided that current Win8 installs have been properly activated. Make sure you che...
Abstract: Windows 8 is widely available right now. If you buy a new PC or laptop it will almost certainly come with Windows 8 (actually Windows 8.1 these days). As an end user you will not know the cost of Windows 8 to your PC's manufacturer, but if you pay for an ...
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Published: 2013-07-31, Author: Philip , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: My Valkyrie CZ-17 came and I immediately flipped it open to face what used to be referred to by Microsoft, as the Metro interface(no longer called such, due to copy right issues with a German company owning the rights to that name). Tiles of information f...
Adds a tiled, clean Start Menu to Windows 8, can customize with shortcuts and apps to your specific workflow, significantly better than the Windows 8 dashboard
