I've been using it for two weeks now and all I'm getting out of it is frustrations. Due to the fact I'm using a laptop with a mouse. I do see the potential of Widows 8 on a tablet even a touch screen computer. I've also read where it's even worse on a desktop. But alas, most people do not have a touch screen computer. I think for good reason. Could you be working on a touch screen all day without feeling it in your arms at the end of the day? I would think that would just lead to something worse than carpal tunnel syndrome.
Back to the subject of desktop computing, I hope they are not done with how to implement desktops that still use keyboards and mouse. So far it's been a disappointing journey. Below is an example of what normal everyday people will face when having to buy a new computer that comes with Windows 8. I feel this will drive people to Apple. Even with their high cost.
Noticed that I haven't talked about the new Metro Style? The reason for this is because I'm giving them the chance to make this right. If they can get keyboard and mouse integrated without harming the flow between the desktop and the new Metro Style. This will be the make or brake or Windows 8
This is NOT a full review of any kind. I have left a lot open to see if I will get any feed back. I don't just want to write about products and do reviews, I want to interact with people to come up with better solutions or ideas. I think this makes for a great conversation. Please leave a comment below or comment on a subject you would like me to talk about.
I just installed Windows 8 Consumer Preview last week and while it was the easiest install and the fastest boot time I've evern seen from Microsoft that is where it ends. The interface for the typcial PC is lost in this release. I to can see how this might work well for a tablet or touch screen that is where it ends. I think Microsoft is trying to be like Apple and have similar interfaces between their computers and their phone/tablet devices which in the long run makes sense. Apple is trying to merge the iOS to their Mac computers which will work better for Apple because Apple has tried to keep OSX and iOS similar all long. Yes their are differences but what makes the iPad in part so easy to use was that it was similar to the OSX. Microsfot on the other hand has never had a good mobile OS and they seem to be late to the mobile and tablet market and it seems like they are just trying to play catchup which I think is just going to bite them in the butt.
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