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Windows 8

Windows 8. Introduction. http://www.microsoftstore.com/ store. Features. Support for both PCs and tablets (first version of windows to do so Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface ( customisable through mosaic of tiles / apps)

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Windows 8

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  1. Windows 8

  2. Introduction http://www.microsoftstore.com/store

  3. Features • Support for both PCs and tablets (first version of windows to do so • Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface (customisable through mosaic of tiles / apps) • Charms (to quickly configure settings and individual apps) • Snap Multi-tasking (easily run two apps, side by side) • Two Touch Keyboards (virtual - one traditional and a ‘thumbs’ keyboard for non touch typists) • http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6268

  4. Advantages • Faster Startup – can be twice as fast as Windows 7 • Apps, apps, apps – full screen, touch friendly, web connected apps • SkyDrive integration – Microsoft’s Cloud • Improved Security • Touch input, as well as traditional keyboard/mouse input • http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411451,00.asp

  5. Disadvantages • No start menu • Users may require training • Hardware upgrades required to utilize the touch interface, however will work fine with traditional methods • http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-manager/windows-8-infographic-pros-and-cons-at-a-glance/7911

  6. System Specs • For use on a PC • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 (more info) • RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) • Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) • Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/system-requirements

  7. Business expectations for Windows 8 • Sales for Windows 8 are significantly lower than expected • Many business’s are planning to continue using Windows 7. • “Microsoft took a big risk with Windows 8 trying to make it more touch friendly. It has confused consumers. With Apple's iPad providing a good enough alternate to a full on laptop, Microsoft's Windows franchise is at risk.”http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-windows-8-sales-2012-11#ixzz2DJTw2x5t

  8. Issues & Problems • There have been many reported technical problems with Windows 8 • Suffering from random reboots • Crashes • Syncing issues • Poor battery life • http://www.valuewalk.com/2012/11/windows-phone-8-reboot-issues-being-investigated-by-microsoft/ • http://www.inquisitr.com/405428/windows-phone-8-reboots-battery-drain-issues-leading-to-mass-complaints/

  9. Summary / Recommendations • For those who are upgrading their existing hardware, Windows 8 would be a good accompaniment and is a great time to upgrade • A nice clean, new interface, very different to their previous version • Workshops / training may need to be provided for business’ that are going to upgrade

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