all the options are spread out all over the screen. I don't know..I just don't see the point of running these "apps" on a powerful desktop computer.
This is true, but a touch mouse makes it highly accessible since you don't have to move the mouse to each corner, rather the touch mouse allows you to "gesture" it on the screen in much the same way as you do now with the "back button" on the mouse controls the "back function" of the web brower. Or similarly, the way right clicking brings up a context menu. If you don't have a touch mouse or touch pad, then I wouldn't even bother with windows 8, but like I have been saying, you need the right hardware for the job. Also, I see the future of tiles beginning to work better than in the past. I could see, for example, a day when programs are configured to make better use of their program window so that you can configure multiple tiles in a free flowing layout and the user can call up those groups of tiles when they need to do work.
I don't know about other brands, but on HP notebooks, if you press the power button, it'll put your unit into standby. Quicker than using the charms.
Okay, so I've finally bought this product and am using it. A few points: 1. Internet explorer 10 is BY FAR the fastest browser I've ever used and it ain't close. Problem is: 3rd party apps (such as add blocker) don't work with it so you are sorta at quandary as to what you want more. Good app support or A GREAT BROSWER. 2. The metro UI is awesome. The problem is however that most of your programs will not be able to utilize it. Instead, they will be rendered in AERO. Therefore, you will have to (in the case of Microsoft office) upgrade to the latest versions to really take the experience immersive. The fact that you can run TWO versions of internet explorer (the aero version and the metro version) is a little disconcerting for my tastes. I don't quit understand why this is the case, but it is. 3. Secure Boot. Windows 8 is touted as the most secure windows operating system, however when you install windows 8 you might find that your firmware version is not compatible with secure boot. I am not immediately sure if this is something that my mobo manufacture will be able to fix or not, but it isn't as if I have an outdated board: intel p67. And since this feature was one of my selling points, I am a little disappointed that I couldn't take advantage of it with my default setup.
Went to the Microsoft store yesterday to play with all the new toys. To get the a true windows 8 experience you need a touch screen monitor. My kids were playing with the 27" all in ones at the store without the keyboard and it was totally awesome for them. They were totally immersed in the experience and they both have Ipads. We are waiting for the Surface Pro and for large touchscreens to come down in price.
STUPID Q: Can somebody explain to me how exactly an app is different from, say, what I used to just call a program? When Smartphones called their stuff apps, I got that it was a separate deal than something I'd run on a desktop. Are we retroactively calling things app? Is app just a type of interface for touch screen programs?
Anything that runs on a computer is a program. Applications and operating systems are specific types of programs. Any program that doesn't run as part of the operating is generally called an "app"lication.
Honestly, I'm more excited about Windows Phone 8. I've had Windows 8. It's old to me. It's a great OS, and when I have to use my Sony that has Windows 7 I cringe a little. My tablet is just amazing running 8. I think Microsoft has broken into something completely new and revolutionary here. A lot of people are underwhelmed or apathetic to this change and it's sad. Look at Blockbuster, look at Circuit City, look at BestBuy, just because you're at the top doesn't mean you'll stay there. You have to change and grow, and with this new OS I really think Microsoft has done that. People say they want more of the same, up until someone comes out and offers them something different.
Samsung Series 7. The tablet that was given away at Build. I love it. I want a Surface RT or a Surface Pro. My girlfriend said that might be a post birthday present for me. I think if the RT could run Chemdraw I would buy it today.
Installed it this morning. Been playing around with it for a while now. IM already getting used to it. It seems a lot more fun to use. I will have to wait to get to my laptop running w7 to see what the difference is. IE runs fast on windows 8.
I confirm that this works. I did not have to put in a key to get my new windows 8 key.I paid the 14.99. I actually had bought a computer during the given date but I used the windows 8 key to install on a different computer. I also did a clean install as opposed to an upgrade.
I'm also running it on a Series 7 and have really enjoyed the experience on there. The OS does take a bit of getting used to initially, but I really prefer it to Windows 7 now. Getting a Surface RT and a convertible Ultrabook in a few weeks, so really looking forward to using Win8 on those form factors.
The Surface RT does not work with Office365. I had it confirmed by both Surface and the Exchange Online support teams. I took mine back because of that. I don't understand how Microsoft lets that happen. It makes me wonder if it will work with regular Exchange. The problem is that Exchange doesn't recognize the device and doesn't know how to handle ActiveSync device policies therefore it never let's you access email. There will have to be some sort of patch for Exchange I expect.
They aren't checking you can just make all of it up and you get a code in the email and get windows 8 for 15 bucks. Either they don't care or they will start checking when they see so many people are doing this. You might want to do this asap.
