Latest beta version of Windows 8 is another step towards the revolution coming this fall
The announcements were all over the Internet yesterday and finally around supper time Microsoft released Windows 8 Release Preview into the wild.
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Build a computer with SSD for $199
Tiger Direct sets new low price point for an SSD equipped computer
ECS A780LM-M2 AMD DiabloTek Barebones Kit $199 limited time offer
This is the lowest priced computer kit we’ve seen. At $199 for a limited time, you get a $270 Athlon bare-bones computer kit! The price expires March 31st, 2012.
At that price it’s like getting the SSD for nothing.
It surprised me to learn recently that big companies like Microsoft and Amazon.com don’t buy computers anymore. They build their own computers and servers from kits and parts. Continue reading
Windows 8 Consumer Preview boots faster than an iPad
Speed is everything with computers and Windows 8 is headed for the Indie 500 winner’s circle
Updated – Most of the articles that are being printed about Windows 8 imply you must upgrade and adopt Windows 8 this fall. Windows 8 is being designed for new computers.
However, Windows 8 is such an improvement over previous versions of Windows, I predict tens of millions of people will want to make the upgrade. Continue reading
Updated – Acer T231H monitor delivers multi-touch for Windows 8
The Acer T231H bmid LCD Monitor together with Windows 8 Consumer Preview puts a biggie-sized iPad on your desk
Acer T231H 23″ multi-touch monitor with Windows 8 Metro home screen (click for larger image) Photo NJN Network
Windows 8 needs two things to be a hit on the desktop – a multi-touch monitor and touch pad. Acer delivers the multi-touch experience with the T231H bmid. The monitor is stunning. At under $350 retail, it leads the pack of competitive monitors we have investigated. Continue reading
Windows 8 is faster than Windows 7 and Vista
Microsoft promised a more efficient operating system and they delivered with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Windows 8 is faster for booting and restart
By Stephen Pate – With Microsoft aiming Windows 8 at mobile and desktop computers, the operating system had to get smaller and more efficient. They succeeded with fast boot and restart times even on older computers.
For desktops, a few seconds saved won’t add any productivity to an 8 hour day. Laptops and other lower powered computers should benefit from Win8CP. Of course, Windows 8 has to run efficiently on smart phones and tablets. Continue reading
Windows 8 is cool but it is still a Beta
Windows 8 Consumer Preview is a big step ahead of last year’s Developer release. While not ready for prime time it is an exciting look at where we will be this Fall.
My customized Home Screen with Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Like Windows 3, Windows 8 is a re-imagining of Microsoft’s flagship operating system and it’s still a work in progress.
What Microsoft have set out to accomplish is far beyond what or Apple or Android have done. Windows 8 will change computing forever not only with a new interface but with a single interface across desktop, laptop and mobile computing. Continue reading
PC sales headed for 400 million in 2013
Apple’s Post-PC Era claim is more marketing hubris than fact with PC shipments 6 times higher than iPad
Unit sales 2012 - (Chart - Aquilium Group)
By Stephen Pate, Aquilium Group – At the new iPad announcement, Apple CEO Tim Cook called this the “Post-PC era.”
In terms of real market size, Apple’s claim of the demise of the PC doesn’t hold up. Continue reading