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    Anything to lose upgrading X1 from Windows 7 to 8?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sud0, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. sud0

    sud0 Newbie

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    I just received my X1 (model 3443) which came with windows 7 and am wondering if I should upgrade to 8.

    Am I going to lose any functionality? Is it worth it? Or am I better of sticking with 7?

    Thanks!


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    sud0, Feb 3, 2014
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  2. ChowMeow

    ChowMeow Notebook Consultant

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    You'll lose some dignity.
     
    ChowMeow, Feb 12, 2014
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    Pirx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Heh, that's true. Plus, going to Windows 8.x can hardly be described as an "upgrade". :nah:

    Seriously, however, to the OP: Whether or not it's worth it you'll have to decide for yourself. For quite a few of us the answer is "Hell, no!", but you may well feel differently.
     
    Pirx, Feb 12, 2014
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    thinkvantage power manager no longer works in windows 8. I don't see the point of Windows 8 on a non-touch screen machine, unless you just want to use the Metro interface and the various apps.
     
    lead_org, Feb 17, 2014
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