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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
Abstract: Windows distributed its 8th version as pre-beta, because the hardware to run the ARM version isn't ready. This edition was thought as a means to combine the operating systems of a laptop, desktop and tablet and is now available for a testing preview. When...
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Published: 2012-06-01, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
Slowly but surely the final version of Windows 8 is beginning to take shape. How and what exactly will become clear only when the actual product hits the market, but this Release Preview gives a good impression of where we're headed. Nomatter how you lo...
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Published: 2012-06-01, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: The world's computers run almost entirely on Windows, and with the latest version of the software Microsoft is planning its biggest revolution in nearly 20 years. It's essential, because computers have changed almost beyond recognition, but it's a huge...
Metro works brilliantly on the Samsung Slate, Metro works well, touch gestures are well thought out and responsive
Desktop mode is sidelined, using some desktop apps can be fiddly
It's clear that touch interfaces have been carefully considered by Microsoft. Windows 8 is certainly most at home when directed by your finger, especially in the Metro UI. This is great if you're a tablet owner, but not so marvellous for desktop users,...
Published: 2012-03-01, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: For hundreds of millions of computer users around the world, clicking the Windows Start button is the foundation for every digital action. Yet in Windows 8 that button has been redesigned, replaced and even on some screens abolished. There could be no ...
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Published: 2012-02-29, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: For hundreds of millions of computer users around the world, clicking the Windows Start button is the foundation for every digital action. Yet in Windows 8 that button has been redesigned, replaced and even on some screens abolished. There could be no ...
Windows Server 8 is currently only available as a developer preview to give Microsoft partners a chance to start developing drivers and tools. As usual, there are some really compelling new features like Dynamic Access Control as well as improvements t...
Abstract: Windows 8 isn't just a new version of the familiar desktop client — it's also a new version of Microsoft's server software. And as with the Windows desktop, Microsoft's BUILD conference has seen the release of a developer preview of Windows 8 Server...
