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April 2014
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The editors liked
Metro works brilliantly on the Samsung Slate
Metro works well
Touch gestures are well thought out and responsive
Improved security and remote management features
Superfast boot times
Works well on tablets
Windows 8 embraces the future wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast
The apps look gorgeous
And the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices
Touch-optimised UI works well on tablets
Wealth of built-in apps
Reset and recovery tools
Windows is still a great OS
Decent upgrade price
Amazing start-up and shut-down speeds
Enough new features to justify asking price
Restore/refresh is a brilliant and well-executed idea
Handwriting recognition is amazing
Gorgeous new live interface
Apps finally on Windows
Great on older hardware
On the right hardware
It's sleek
Fast and fun
Huge security improvements
Better battery life
Faster boot
Great for touch
Faster boot times
Some great new tools
Excellent for touch input
Nicely priced upgrade
The editors didn't like
Desktop mode is sidelined
Using some desktop apps can be fiddly
Metro will likely confuse desktop users
Besides the interface
It's not a huge leap from Windows 7
The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here
Modern UI a major upheaval
Legacy apps confined to desktop
Metro/Modern is confusing and will require people to re-learn Windows
Supplied modern apps are mostly rubbish
The UI can be very inconsistent
The steep learning curve
Fledgling app eco-system
Clunky on traditional laptop
Start menu gone
Can't boot to the desktop
You'll want a touchscreen/trackpad gestures/Touch Mouse
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Published: 2014-01-02, Author: David , review by: micromart.co.uk
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Published: 2013-07-30, Author: Mike , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: The battle between Windows and OS X is one of the fiercest in technology, with advocates from both sides insisting their OS is superior. Both have their advantages, and we aim to help you find out which is best suited to your needs. We've used Windows 8 ...
Abstract: Rather than a book this is a software package that will work on Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It has text to read – this can also be read out – and things to do after it has explained them using a dummy Windows 8 interface....
Published: 2013-03-18, Author: David , review by: itpro.co.uk
Improved security and remote management features; Superfast boot times; Works well on tablets
Metro will likely confuse desktop users; Besides the interface, it's not a huge leap from Windows 7
It's a more efficient and secure OS with some excellent management and storage features, but that frustratingly divided interface makes it hard to recommend for businesses that aren't heavily reliant on mobile workers....
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Abstract: There were two major questions that came from readers after we published our comprehensive Windows 8 review, and we want to expound on what you get with the Media Center/Pro packs regarding media playback, and Windows 8 and RT app compatibility. Window...
Abstract: Shortly after AMD's Bulldozer architecture launched, AMD had us anticipating a couple of hotfixes that were supposed to improve FX-8150's performance. But Windows 8 was the ultimate goal. Now that the operating system is out, does it help FX-8150? Prio...
Abstract: Windows 8 is available to download to your computer, for the affordable sum of £25. What will the new Operating System be like to use? Agent Chris Tufts is here to tell us all about Windows 8 for PC, and Windows 8 RT for tablets.Microsoft's progression in...
