Windows 8 OS,Tablet, New Win 8 PCs News Thread

[TheForce]

Thanks Mike. I'll not concern myself over it for now then.

 

[Poke]

Microsoft said to be planning next-gen Surface announcement for June

http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/2/4292676/microsoft-surface-next-gen-rumor-june

 

[Poke]

Sony launches new Windows 8 Vaio Fit touchscreen notebooks

http://www.neowin.net/news/sony-launches-new-windows-8-vaio-fit-touchscreen-notebooks

 

[Poke]

Windows 8 sells 100 million licenses, SkyDrive hits 250 million users, and more big Microsoft numbers

http://www.wpcentral.com/windows-8-100-million-licenses

 

[Poke]

Microsoft wants an iTunes Windows 8 app but Apple isn't liking the idea

http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-wants-itunes-windows-8-app-apple-isnt-liking-idea

 

[Poke]

Start Button returning in Windows 8.1 with updated Charms Bar, insiders claim

http://www.neowin.net/news/start-bu...ows-81-with-updated-charms-bar-insiders-claim

 

[dfergie]

Looks like Windows 8.1 will be an update for 8 users ...
http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/14/wi...ws-rt-users-public-preview-launching-june-26/

 

[Poke]

Looks like a nice device.

Samsung hyping new 3200x1800 LCD display for future notebooks

http://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-hyping-new-3200x1800-lcd-display-for-future-notebooks

 

[Poke]

Hmm have to admit that is something different for sure.

Acer Aspire R7 transforming Windows 8 laptop: A quick look at one of the most innovative designs today

 

[Poke]

8.1 will be out soon which will add something back to Win8 that folks wanted.

High-end Acer Windows 8 tablet codenamed Bulgari on the way?

http://www.phonearena.com/news/High-end-Acer-Windows-8-tablet-codenamed-Bulgari-on-the-way_id43507

 

[Poke]

Storage of Microsoft Surface Pro doubled to 256GB in Japan

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Storage-of-Microsoft-Surface-Pro-doubled-to-256GB-in-Japan_id43492

 

[yourbeliefs]

Can anyone comment on just how difficult Windows 8 is to learn? The reason I ask is that my dad is in the market for a new laptop and they ALL have 8 on them. I have NO experience with the OS as I haven't had a reason to upgrade, and my dad is about as tech-savvy as a gnat. Is it going to be a major pain where I'm going to have to wipe 8 off and install 7 (I have a few keys I nabbed from MSDN) or are the changes good even without a touch screen (odds are he won't be having one.) Thanks.

 

[harshness]

8.1 will be out soon which will add something back to Win8 that folks wanted.

Two steps backward should make the product more appealing.

 

[harshness]

The reason I ask is that my dad is in the market for a new laptop and they ALL have 8 on them.

Most all computers targeted at businesses have Windows 7 available (if not the default configuration).

If the goal is to run applications or hardware collected over the years, Windows 8 is not your friend.

 

[Poke]

Looks like they will bring back the Start Button as well as some other things. Been running Win8 for awhile now really like it and is faster than Win 7 plus more FPS in gaming as well.

Windows 8.1 preview: many small tweaks make for a significant update

http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/30/4377214/windows-8-1-preview-features-screenshots

 

[Poke]

Razer announces 14-inch Blade and 17-inch Blade Pro Windows 8 laptops

http://www.neowin.net/news/razer-announces-14-inch-blade-and-17-inch-blade-pro-windows-8-laptops

 

[Poke]

Dell XPS 11 goes to Yoga classes, does a full 360 flip with a 2560x1440 pixels display

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dell...ip-with-a-2560x1440-pixels-display_id43632#9-

 

[mike123abc]

Nice to see high resolution on coming with intel processors. Would make a very lightweight notebook with some real processing power.

 

[Poke]

Microsoft reveals more Windows 8.1 features like NFC printing and WiFi hotspot

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsof...1-features-like-nfc-printing-and-wifi-hotspot

 

[Poke]

First look at Windows 8.1