Windows 8

[ShyGuyInChicago]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I

This is Windows 8 on a tablet. It will however run on traditional laptops and desktops. I hope to see a demo on a "regular" computer soon. I like how the interface looks different than most other versions of Windows. I understand some concerns about it: namely some find the interface ugly looking, which I understand, and I once disliked it. And some may find touch hard to use on a computer screen. I just hope it does not turn out bad.

EDIT:

Also, another concern that others and myself have is that since Windows 8 is designed for touch screen computers and traditional computers it may lead to problems because it may not be optimized enough for either type of computer or optimized for one type and not the other. It can be hard to please both camps of computer users.

[Magus]

A tablet OS, eh? It looks great on tablets, as I can see.

Heh, no more iPad shit.

[Commander Thor]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I

This is Windows 8 on a tablet. It will however run on traditional laptops and desktops. I hope to see a demo on a "regular" computer soon. I like how the interface looks different than most other versions of Windows. I understand some concerns about it: namely some find the interface ugly looking, which I understand, and I once disliked it. And some may find touch hard to use on a computer screen. I just hope it does not turn out bad.

EDIT:

Also, another concern that others and myself have is that since Windows 8 is designed for touch screen computers and traditional computers it may lead to problems because it may not be optimized enough for either type of computer or optimized for one type and not the other. It can be hard to please both camps of computer users.

The Windows 8 installer is intelligent, meaning, if it doesn't detect capable hardware, the touch-centered UI will not be the default. Instead, you'll get the standared Windows Aero desktop. Though, as far as I know, the touch UI will still be available to those without touch hardware, and all gesture commands will still work (Through the mouse, and key-combos). So, not that hard to please both, as Windows 8 has 2 separate UIs, one for each type of input device.

[Suicune]

Oh cool. Just make it a million times better than Windows 7. :P
I do like the whole tile interface though.

[Nancy Boy]

Windows 7 isnt bad...It is a bajillion times better than Vista.. ;)
Windows 8 should be...interesting. Kinda seems like a Windows Phone.

[AutoPlay]

I might buy myself a nice touchscreen monitor for this hmmmm

[SimSailorNick]

Looks interesting. I like the "snap" thingy. :)

[ShatteredWings]

Yeah, no. I'm sorry, but touchscreen has plenty of flaws still (main one, dropping. Secondary, battery usage) and I want my damn keybard. Not one with my damn thumbs on a computer

Win7 is nice for me though. This thing, no. too much new at once. :rolleyes:

[Sage]

and I want my damn keybard. Not one with my damn thumbs on a computer

You can use a keyboard, the touch keys are mostly for portable devices.

[Continuum]

Don't get me wrong. It looks cool on the tablet. But I'm doubtful of something based on a Tablet to be running on a desktop.

[disassociation2016]

Using an early Beta now. Not really stable enough for gaming or general consumer use, but it's not much different then Windows 7 so far. Still considers itself Windows 7 in the Computer Properties.


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DxDiag (Some Redacted)

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/7/2011, 09:00:26
Machine name: DAYTON
Operating System: Windows 8 Ultimate 32-bit (6.2, Build 7955) (7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml.110228-1930)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Unknow
System Model: Unknow
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.02.7955.0000 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 260

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 71.5 GB
Total Space: 122.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: NVIDIA STRIPE 119.25G

Drive: D:
Free Space: 314.0 GB
Total Space: 610.4 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD64 00AACS-00G8B SCSI Disk Device

[Unlucky_Leprechaun]

Here is a great site on Windows. Paul has wrote numerous books on Windows products and is considered a leading Microsoft guru. If you get a chance watch this and listen to how he explains Windows 8. I think it seems like it has a lot of upside and is able to be used on multiple platforms. http://www.winsupersite.com/article/podcasts/windows-weekly-211-windows-8-revealed-136374

[AutoPlay]

Using an early Beta now. Not really stable enough for gaming or general consumer use, but it's not much different then Windows 7 so far. Still considers itself Windows 7 in the Computer Properties.


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DxDiag (Some Redacted)

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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/7/2011, 09:00:26
Machine name: DAYTON
Operating System: Windows 8 Ultimate 32-bit (6.2, Build 7955) (7955.fbl_srv_wdacxml.110228-1930)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Unknow
System Model: Unknow
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.02.7955.0000 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 260

------------------------
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 71.5 GB
Total Space: 122.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: NVIDIA STRIPE 119.25G

Drive: D:
Free Space: 314.0 GB
Total Space: 610.4 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD64 00AACS-00G8B SCSI Disk Device



Screenshots of your DXDIAG please not text.

[disassociation2016]

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[AllThatYouDreamed]

I see the tablet-intended OS being a pain on a normal computer.
Things that are designed for one usually work poorly on a redesign.
Example; windows live on a Mac. :P

I'd be willing to try it if (A) it's been through a few test trials already or (B) I was being paid to beta test it.

Otherwise, no. I want my laptop to have a laptop intended operating system, and my tablets (in my case, iPod touch 2nd generation) to have a tablet OS.

You can use a keyboard, the touch keys are mostly for portable devices.
Maybe, but that would be MAINLY marketed for the windows competition for the iPad, which is touchscreen only.
Can you plug in a keyboard on those things? I realize a mouse is kind of redundant, but keyboards are nice..