Windows 8 – Worth taking the upgrade?
Windows 8 has flooded the market on new computers, tablets, phones and other mobile devices. It works on all these different devices using Windows 8 Pro, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8. There are minor differences between the operating systems, but the general usage is almost the same. So the real question is – is it worth the upgrade?
The first thing to consider is – What does Windows 8 do that Windows 7 doesn’t already? Does it do anything that Android or the iPhone OS doesn’t already do? Is it okay to have an Ice Cream Sandwich on your plate?
The answer is plain and simple: No. Basically, you can’t do anything with alternative systems that Windows 8 can already do. Is it possible to upgrade? Certainly not. I mean that for every app on Windows 8 (CURRENTLY) 5 apps on other platforms do the same, maybe even easier.
So what are the benefits? Cross-functional use. If I have a Windows 8 Laptop, a Windows 8 Desktop, a Windows RT tablet, and a Windows Phone 8 device, I have all of these devices synced with my Microsoft computing, and with my cloud computing, my experience will be pretty much the same on each device. My wallpaper, sounds, screensavers, and applications will all work on each device and be automatically installed or run through the cloud with my Microsoft account sync to each device. I can easily create a Microsoft document on my laptop, upload it to Sky Drive (Microsoft Dropbox; All cloud file sharing), and then access the document through any other windows devices in the same format.
Of course, there are a few perks brought to Windows 8 by multi-device usability. For one, the startup time is dramatically better than its Windows 7 sibling. On my personal laptop, the bootup time for Windows 7 and Ubuntu are the same – Around 20 seconds. My Windows 8 startup time is right around 10 seconds. These boots are cool – from perfect to fully sealed and available. Windows 8 loads faster primarily because a portion of the operating system used for booting is stored in your computer’s RAM (memory). Why was this feature not integrated into previous operating systems over the years?
The Windows application store is another little trick. While the “Metro” interface (now the start menu) doesn’t quite suit many desktop users, there are some very handy applications on the market that make everyday tasks easier. While on the desktop, though, it’s hard to multitask because these windows take up the entire screen. Even in split-screen mode, it’s quite difficult to make practical use of most applications. The draw here is that there are many applications available for Windows 8 that are not available on any other platform, and all of them can be used on your Windows devices.
Compatibility is another huge issue when it comes to choosing whether or not to upgrade to a new operating system. While there are certain bugs and issues with some hardware not being compatible with Windows 8, it seems that most drivers, software, and hardware that are compatible with Windows 7 are fully functional with Windows 8. There are some solid state drives, as well as some drivers and software that are not fully compatible. functions, or they may take some extra work and training to perform the function, though. I would not allow compatibility to be the major determining factor here.
Agreed? I think Windows 8 is a decent upgrade if it really appeals to you, and you’re a recreational user. I would recommend it to a business user in any way, as its use is as limited or as limited as any other operating system. It seems that it has for entertainment and cross-usability. Maybe in a business location, where the tablet and phone are used frequently, otherwise I see this way of working as a waste. the average company’s money.
For power and entertainment users using multiple devices, I think this is a great system to work with, however, although it may still work out a few bugs. Give it a few months and this platform should be pretty stable!
