Windows 8 is the newest version of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. It is considerably different from the current version of the operating system, Windows 7. Windows 8 is designed to improve upon and replace the current version of the operating system. With the introduction of this new operating system, individuals and organizations must decide whether to upgrade from Windows 7, Vista, or XP to Windows 8.
New features and improvements
Duo interfaces - Window explorer and Touch Screen user interface- Supports convertible tablet/laptop
- Touch only
- Mouse and keyboard
- Or both
- Compatible to PCs, tablets, and cell phones
- Unified OS
- Your own windows with the setting in your home or office in a USB 3.0 drive
- Plug and play on any PC with USB 3.0 interface
- Content is saved on the USB drive
- Enable different supported devices to sync instantly and wirelessly
- 2sec to resume from sleep mode
- Data is protected using BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
- Protection for Windows to go
Drawbacks
Fine-tuning the settings- Take hours to upgrade to Windows 8
- Take time to get used to and obtain optimal benefits from due interfaces
- Not yet sure if Windows 8 is a stable OS
Products
Software
- Windows 8 RT
- Only for pre-installed systems
- For mobile devices
- Does not support programs used with previous version of Windows
- Does not support full MS Office
- Built-in anti-virus
- Windows 8
- Available in both pre-installed and physical copy
- Works on PCs and mobile devices
- Supports programs used with previous version of Windows
- Supports full MS Office
- No built-in anit-virus
- Windows 8 Pro
- Like Windows 8
- With built-in anit-virus
- Enable access and control to other computers via an internet connection
Hardware
- Convertible tablet/laptop
- Freedom to choose from different input style on different situation
- Touch enable: Tablet mode while on the go
- Keyboard and mouse when productivity and precision is the main concern
- Windows to go
- Bring your laptop or even the whole office with you in an USB drive
- Work anywhere with custom settings
- Everything encrypted: Work on any computer with security and a peace of mind
Some Convertible tablet/laptop and Vendors
- Microsoft Surface and Surface Pro
- Microsoft official site
- Microsoft store
- Asus Taichi (duo monitor)
- Future Shop
- Best Buy
- London Drugs
- NCIX
- Sony VAIO duo
- Sony official site
- Sony store
- Lenovo Yoga (December)
- Lenovo official site
- Future Shop
- Best Bu
- Samsung ATIV smart
- Samsung store
Future
Barriers to adoption
- Learning curve
- Time to learn to use the new interface
- Compatibility
- Will not create value for consumers with non-touchscreen devices
- Advantage
- Being used by most manufacturer
- Functions compatible with PC and mobile device has potential to lock in customers
- Potentially decrease what people have to carry around
- Disadvantage
- Competitor such as Apple and Google has a better brand name
- Windows app store is as well developed as Apple's and Google's
- Individual
- Will probably slowly adopt Windows 8 as hardware manufacturers produce more and more touchscreen laptops/PC
- Business
- Different for different businesses
- Depends if a business find the value created by adopting Windows 8 covers the cost of adopting it
Recommendation
The most value created by Windows 8 to its users are from its duo interface and, potentially, Windows to go. However, as for Windows to go, it is only true if the environment the user is working in support the technology, namely, having PCs with USB 3.0 interface at every location that the user works.
Individual users should upgrade to Windows 8 if they own a touchscreen enabled laptop or PC, or if their hardware device is already out of date, and they are planning to buy a new PC or laptop.
The same recommendation for individuals applies to businesses. In addition, businesses should consider the cost and benefit before they make a decision.
The most value created by Windows 8 to its users are from its duo interface and, potentially, Windows to go. However, as for Windows to go, it is only true if the environment the user is working in support the technology, namely, having PCs with USB 3.0 interface at every location that the user works.
Individual users should upgrade to Windows 8 if they own a touchscreen enabled laptop or PC, or if their hardware device is already out of date, and they are planning to buy a new PC or laptop.
The same recommendation for individuals applies to businesses. In addition, businesses should consider the cost and benefit before they make a decision.
See also:
Differences between different version
General knowledge
System requirements
Wiki
http://www.itworldcanada.com/tag/Windows-8
Microsoft Surface
Asus Taichi
Sony VAIO Duo
Lenovo Yoga
Samsung ATIV Smart
Official presentation for Windows 8
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