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    Windows 8 for tablets n PCs - what are ur impressions?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aigle, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    YouTube - ‪Building "Windows 8" - Video #1‬‏

    https://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2011/jun11/06-01corporatenews.aspx

    IMO it,s a clever idea to use two interfaces that are inter-changable. If windows tablets supported a wide range of hardware and peripherals like windows PC then I have no doubt that they will become a serious rival against iPad.

    Inf act if both interfaces existed in same version and are inter-changable acc to user,s wish, it might be a major breakthrough. MS will put classic interface by default on desktops, laptops and netbooks and tiled interface in tablets/ slates. On top of this, users will be able to change it either way they want, on both the desktops/ laptops and tablets. I don,t know of any other OS in the wild that gives users such an incredible option. Still more to this- if you see the video you can notice that classic interface is running right underneath the tiled interface and it seems very easy to access files/ folders in the manner we access them in windows classic explorer. That is another great option non-existant in rival OSes( android n iOS). I suspect if they used same interface options, in the future, we will see every other laptop/ netbook coming with a touch screen, so that it can be used as a tablet if the user likes so. I have even seen touch screen laptops and pseudo-desktop monitors in the market even with current windows XP and Windows 7 which are no way touch-friendly.

    Let,s wait and see. I don,t think MS is going wrong here. Not at all I guess. It,s just my guess BTW.

    BTW my another prediction: after MS will launch this, you will see atleast few linux distros following a somewhat similar approach. They have to do this to stay in competition. And we still have to see what Apple comes out with, in reply to this. Very interesting indeed.
     
    aigle, Jun 3, 2011
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I think Microsoft has come up with something very interesting and unique. The Metro UI integrated into the classic Windows UI is brilliant, however one must have a touch screen device to fully enjoy the Metro UI. I hope this means an influx of touch screen laptops and tablets.
     
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    There is already a Windows 8 Thread here.
     
    Joel, Jun 3, 2011
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  4. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry i did not notice, i will post there. Mods can delete this thread or merge.
     
    aigle, Jun 4, 2011
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