To Win 8 or not Win 8? Preorder Upgrade 8 sale $69.99(w/$30 credit)

[Mr. Laz]

it's a good sale price if you ever order from Amazon to use $30 credit. I thought about doing a pre-order and then sticking it in a drawer until they fix the initial wave of issues.

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Microsoft Windows 8 Pro

by Microsoft
Platform: Windows 8
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews) |

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List Price: $199.99 Price: $69.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details You Save: $130.00 (65%) Pre-order Price Guarantee. Learn more.

This item will be released on October 26, 2012. Pre-order now. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

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Pre-order Select Windows 8 Software, Get a $30 Amazon.com Promotional Credit Through October 20, 2012, purchase select Windows 8 software and get a $30 Amazon.com promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads). The promotional credit will be emailed thirty days after your order ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. See full terms and conditions for more details.

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Product Features Upgrade your Windows 7, XP, or Vista PC with Windows 8 Pro Start up quickly Customize your Start screen with Live Tiles Stay safer with Windows Defender Encrypt your data with Bitlocker

Platform: Windows 8

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System Requirements

• Media: DVD-ROM
• Item Quantity: 1

[Fat Elvis]

I'm curious if your traditional touchpads on laptops work well with Windows 8.... Do you get similar functionality with the touchpads as you would if you weren't using a touch screen?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

I'm curious if your traditional touchpads on laptops work well with Windows 8.... Do you get similar functionality with the touchpads as you would if you weren't using a touch screen?

Windows 8 is supposed to be capatible with touchscreen devices and traditional desktops and laptops as well.

[Fat Elvis]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Windows 8 is supposed to be capatible with touchscreen devices and traditional desktops and laptops as well.

I'm wondering if you can use gestures (or whatever they are called) on a touchpad like you could on a touchscreen/tablet device.

[ZepSinger]

I will be getting a touchscreen laptop with Win8 next year for sure. Best of both worlds (laptop/tablet)...

[J Diddy]

I like 7 so I'll probably wait a while.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I like 7 so I'll probably wait a while.

this problem is that the price is not going any lower, it will go back up after release and stay there unless you get a student type deal.

[WV]

Very tempting deal.

[loochy]

[htismaqe]

I have been using Windows 8 for a few months now - if you have Windows 7 on a laptop or desktop, don't bother.

Once you strip away the metro UI (which really isn't that cool) there is virtually no difference between 7 and 8.

[Guru]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I have been using Windows 8 for a few months now - if you have Windows 7 on a laptop or desktop, don't bother.

Once you strip away the metro UI (which really isn't that cool) there is virtually no difference between 7 and 8.

The main difference I have been hearing is that Windows 8 is faster than 7.

Since I purchased my new laptop recently, I get Win8 for $15. Don't know if I will install it or not.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Guru

The main difference I have been hearing is that Windows 8 is faster than 7.

Since I purchased my new laptop recently, I get Win8 for $15. Don't know if I will install it or not.

It's a little faster in startup and shutdown times. But not so much in general usage like opening apps, copying, and such. I don't really think it's enough to justify the upgrade at the moment.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

It's a little faster in startup and shutdown times. But not so much in general usage like opening apps, copying, and such. I don't really think it's enough to justify the upgrade at the moment.

Booting took about 1/3 longer on Windows 8 once all startup and login screens had been removed. That's one of the first things I tested.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Guru

The main difference I have been hearing is that Windows 8 is faster than 7.

Since I purchased my new laptop recently, I get Win8 for $15. Don't know if I will install it or not.

Really? I didn't see a performance improvement at all, especially with non- MS apps. For example, running Chromium browser would drop out of metro to the traditional desktop and THEN start. It was way slower than running it in Win 7.

[htismaqe]

I should also mention that while Windows 8 doesn't currently use the same software delivery architecture that XBox and mobile do, the potential is absolutely there. The CEO of Valve was concerned enough about it that he came out publicly against it.

If you are a gamer, I would at least think carefully before upgrading.