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10-30-2012, 06:15 AM | #1 |
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I don't see an overwhelming reason to upgrade at this point - and i'm an early adopter. I upgraded day 1 with W7, Vista, XP, 2000...
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11-01-2012, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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I really like Windows 7, the only real negative is the WINSXS directory which grows by the day. It seems the most stable MS operating system to date.
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10-30-2012, 01:47 PM | #3 |
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So I just had a discussion with a customer about Surface, RT, and Windows 8. They're a BIG fan and say they much prefer Microsoft's solution vs. the iPad and Android. Why?
Because it runs all the shit they already run. That's the pitch, right there. Great new features? Maybe. But it runs Office! I've come to realize that most of our discussion is misplaced. Of course the potential $1200 price tag is too high - for a HOME USER. |
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11-01-2012, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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I made the switch. I wanted to reformat, anyway. It just seemed like a good time to try something new, especially since I never really make OS switches early on.
After installation, I would say in getting used to going back and forth between Metro and the desktop, I actually find myself utilizing most of the search functions and accessing programs much quicker than on Windows 7. I can't say the switch was hiccup free, as I had quite a few things to tweak to my liking, but I'm not upset about the switch in any way. It's fast as hell, as someone mentioned. |
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They do come in handy.
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11-01-2012, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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They really do. Also, activating GodMode should rid any of the woes others feel by having to search around for the locations of some of these settings. That being said, if you're comfortable on Windows 7, the only thing you're gaining from the switch is the speed. If you're not really into a separate interface for apps like Netflix, Kindle, media, etc. then you'll probably just get annoyed.
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11-01-2012, 09:04 PM | #7 | |
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Having to drop to desktop to run non-integrated apps was a major drawback (although somebody said Google Chrome is now fixed). |
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11-01-2012, 09:51 PM | #8 |
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Did you do a clean install on a separate partition or do a Windows upgrade? I'm only curious because so many people have had trouble with the straight upgrade, and perhaps that influenced the speed of the operating system. I assume you did a separate install, but I figured I'd ask.
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11-02-2012, 07:07 AM | #9 | |
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I was using Consumer Preview (I believe the build was 8250, but can't recall for sure). |
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11-02-2012, 10:18 AM | #10 | |
That's just f***in' stupid
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11-01-2012, 09:18 PM | #11 |
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I've actually read quite a few positive reviews, much more so than negative ones.
I enjoy it quite a bit. Yes, there's a learning curve, but once you get past the fact that it's different, you'll see that the changes actually make sense for the most part. The switching between Metro/Start and Desktop can be a bit jarring initially, but it's really not that bad. It should work really well on a tablet. I should admit that I have a Windows Phone and Xbox 360, so this Metro styling is quite familiar to me already. Regardless, once you get over the fact that it's different, you can begin to appreciate the innovations.
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11-02-2012, 07:09 AM | #12 | |
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On a tablet or touchscreen, it would be great. On a regular desktop, Metro is completely superfluous. It doesn't really make anything more convenient at all. And if you're using an app that isn't written for Windows 8, you have to drop out of Metro to desktop anyway. |
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11-01-2012, 10:24 PM | #13 |
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I'm thinking about upgrade but to be honest, I'm waiting for a "sold" moment where I'll be like - okay I'm in.
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11-02-2012, 07:58 AM | #14 |
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I'm going to get a tablet, I just need to wait on the Windows 8 Pro systems to ship next month. I still have a thing for the ASUS TaiChi.
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11-02-2012, 08:56 AM | #15 |
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Get the Surface. It's a pretty nice piece of hardware.
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