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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: Microsoft Windows 8 has launched since 26 Oct 2012. I am one of the few among my peers who have embraced the new Windows OS. I was so pleased with the initial Windows experience that I actually bought a new laptop to fully enjoy the OS – the Lenovo IdeaPa...
Published: 2012-12-31, Author: Thomas , review by: dvhardware.net
Very stable, Several great improvements versus Windows 7, Better performance and faster bootup, Cheap upgrade offers, Good usability for powerusers, lots of new schortcuts, Better security, Great for systems with touchscreens, Better multiscreen support
Microsoft risks alienating desktop/laptop users, No boottodesktop setting, No builtin option to return the Start Menu, Weird location of shutdown/restart buttons, Poor multitasking with Modern UI and desktop, DV Hardware awards Windows 8 with a 8.75/10 an
When news came out about about the user interface changes in Windows 8 I thought I would hate Microsoft's new operating system but to my surprise my experience with the new operating system has been very positive. I'm not a big fan of the new direction th...
Abstract: I'm pretty much a hard-and-fast Mac guy. I've had Apple products since the Apple II, and bought my first Mac when they came out in 1984, so I have a lot of history with Apple.For a variety of reasons, I need to use a PC laptop to run a variety of astronom...
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Published: 2012-11-12, Author: Carl , review by: HardCOREware.net
Abstract: Windows 8 has been out for 2 weeks now, and for many people the jury is still out. I think the sticking point for most people is whether they can accept the Metro interface on a desktop PC (okay, they call it “Modern UI” now, but we're still going to refe...
So, there you have it. You now know not only what I hate about the OS , but also what I love about it. So at the end of the day, do I recommend Windows 8? And if so, who for? That's a tough question to answer. While I'm pleased with Windows 8 overall, ...
As we might have surmised, based on our prior week of testing, the performance of applications running under Windows 7 and Windows 8 is fairly similar. There are a handful of discrepancies across our complete benchmark suite, but it's probable that some o...
Published: 2012-11-01, Author: Pete , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Windows 8 is a radical change for Microsoft and Windows. It represents a revolution in how computers work. Windows 8 doesn’t just alter what Windows is, but what a PC is, as well.These kinds of bold statements are pret...
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Published: 2012-11-01, Author: Adam , review by: Pocketnow.com
Very touch-friendly and unique new user interface design that's sure to translate well to both very large screens and smaller tablet screens, Easy and fast one-handed task switching, Touch screen controls are accessible by swiping the screen edges for v
Significant learning curve, Reduced discoverability of features (many commands are hidden in edge menus), Windows RT version does not support traditional desktop applications due to the processor architecture it runs on, UI does not yet support navigatio
We often talk about two different types of user interface usability aspects that are important to the design of an operating system: is it easy to learn and is it easy to use? The “easy to learn” aspect is often built upon what everybody already knows a...
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Published: 2012-10-30, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
Works well on tablets, traditional PCs, Deep integration with SkyDrive, Xbox, Free music streaming, Improved multi-monitor support
Steep learning curve, Frustrating to use with a mouse, Limited selection in Windows Store
So long as you have a touch-enabled PC, Windows 8 is easier to use than you may have feared. Just give yourself time to master the learning curve....
Some people want to lug around separate machines tailored for specific input paradigms, like carrying both a notebook and a tablet, and that's fine (crazy, but fine). Personally, I want one device that can be both a touch-friendly tablet with tablet apps,...
