I'm extremely disappointed in the desktop and menu layout. It's unintuitive, clunky, and reminds me of a childrens book (for some strange reason....). Why MS decided to go this route is clearly evident from the influence of tablets such as the iPad et all. IMHO, I think it's a step backward.
It's analogous to the steering wheel in an automobile; it's been around a long time, and yes, there are alternatives, but if it works well, is easy to use, and facilitates mastering the learning curvve in a short period of time is doesn't make sense to change.
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Windows 8 Developer Preview Publisher's Description
The Windows Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers.
Windows 8 is Microsoft's combined desktop, laptop and tablet operating system, designed to work on 10-inch touch-only tablets or big screen desktops and laptops.
Steven Sinofsky, senior vice president of Microsoft's Windows division, confirmed earlier reports that Windows 8 will next segue into one beta version, followed by one Release Candidate.
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Sort by:The HMI is a step backwards
Pros:
None at this time.Cons:
HMI, menus, user experience.Need operating manual
I downloaded the Beta edition and put on disk. I tried it on 3 computers and it came up with errors and wouldn't install. I installed 1gb more ram on my desktop and it suddenly asked to install. I let it install (clean install only) and I am currently fooling around with it. I mean "fooling" because there is no manual or help to know how it works. Most icons do not work. There are some really nice things like weather with moving background but the movement is choppy. I will continue to experiment but I wish I could have a manual to check out things better
Pros:
Nice new refreshing home screen, like apps like weather, etc. I am catching on new stuff faster than I thoughtCons:
It is kind of choppy and I don't like the way apps look (its like beginner, not professional)I did not see anything that said how long this is going to work and what happens when evaluation is over.
problem with icons
I have a 32" lcd tv as a monitor connected thru an HDMI cable only some of the icons work. If I have it connected to my regular monitor thru a vga cable all of the ICONS work.
Pros:
Nice layout like the desktop iconsCons:
Wont work with my lcd tv as a monitorCurrent version reviews
Sort by:The HMI is a step backwards
I'm extremely disappointed in the desktop and menu layout. It's unintuitive, clunky, and reminds me of a childrens book (for some strange reason....). Why MS decided to go this route is clearly evident from the influence of tablets such as the iPad et all. IMHO, I think it's a step backward.
It's analogous to the steering wheel in an automobile; it's been around a long time, and yes, there are alternatives, but if it works well, is easy to use, and facilitates mastering the learning curvve in a short period of time is doesn't make sense to change.
It's analogous to the steering wheel in an automobile; it's been around a long time, and yes, there are alternatives, but if it works well, is easy to use, and facilitates mastering the learning curvve in a short period of time is doesn't make sense to change.
Pros:
None at this time.Cons:
HMI, menus, user experience.Need operating manual
I downloaded the Beta edition and put on disk. I tried it on 3 computers and it came up with errors and wouldn't install. I installed 1gb more ram on my desktop and it suddenly asked to install. I let it install (clean install only) and I am currently fooling around with it. I mean "fooling" because there is no manual or help to know how it works. Most icons do not work. There are some really nice things like weather with moving background but the movement is choppy. I will continue to experiment but I wish I could have a manual to check out things better
Pros:
Nice new refreshing home screen, like apps like weather, etc. I am catching on new stuff faster than I thoughtCons:
It is kind of choppy and I don't like the way apps look (its like beginner, not professional)I did not see anything that said how long this is going to work and what happens when evaluation is over.
problem with icons
I have a 32" lcd tv as a monitor connected thru an HDMI cable only some of the icons work. If I have it connected to my regular monitor thru a vga cable all of the ICONS work.
Pros:
Nice layout like the desktop iconsCons:
Wont work with my lcd tv as a monitorSubmit Your Review
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