I've been an apple fan for a few years now, but this looks really cool. I'm waiting to see how all these bells and whistles will impact the hardware, though, but if hardware manufacturers can come up with solid tablets at reasonable prices, I think the iPad will finally have truly worthy competition, and both OSs will benefit as a result.
@88desantis No. The IPad is just toy by comparison. Entirely useless as a business tool. Kiss your Apple toys goodbye business professionals. Unfortunately Apple will probably never be on the ropes like they were before MS bailed them out in the 90's (darn!), but hopefully their user base will be reduced to the tiny band of pretentious Jeep, VW, and now Prius driving hippies they were prior to the success of the IPod, IPhone and the Asian developed, Apple purchased IPad.
I installed Windows 8 prerelease last night on my tablet (MSI Windpad 110W). It kicks so much ass and is a lot more user friendly than Windows 7 for tablets. I'm not sure if Windows 8 will be good for desktops though unless they make some changes between desktops and tablets.
@UFOProductionsNL No the IOS is not what the IPad should be running on and having the same software for tablets and computers is a great Idea obviously they have to make some changes for touch, but they should definetly not do it like the iPad and just use there iPhone software.
What people do not realize is this is no different to the transition from MSDOS to Windows. Don't you remember we used to type "win" from DOS prompt to run Windows? It's not different. Microsoft knows there's no place for desktop computing in the future, the same way we don't use command lines anymore.
Microsoft need to know the difference between a tablet os and a Desktop/ Notebook os. They should make two. One for a tablet (Like ios) And one for the Desktop/ notebook (Like Osx).
I'm sure Windows 8 for tablets is going to do really well... But for de Pc..... C'mon Microsoft think clever! Don't change the Os too much on the pc, people who are used to the normal Windows will go for Osx if there will be tiles and other main differences!
OMG this tablet looks amazing. I'm definitely gonna get one. First thing I'll do with it you ask? Download a Firefox app. Never been a big fan of Internet Explorer...much prefer firefox.
@TemperatureIndicator Current predictions estimated much of the internet will be in html 5 and internet explor to get out being "slow" is speeding up it making it much faster and will take over flash and now ie 10 will be much faster than any internet making it much like an ios browsing experience.
@CHILLxBROKAMP It isn't so much the speedyness of it, I've just gotten used to firefox now and it hasn't changed the UI that much in the past 5 years whereas IE always seems to change. I used to have a really old computer and IE was always slow and always crashed whereas firefox worked. On my current computer, IE is faster to load up but I do prefer firefox as I am accustomed to it and I don't really like the UI of IE. Personal preference honestly.
@luki199799 I've never really liked IE, found it too buggy and takes ages to load stuff up. I use a virus checker that checks your internet browser at the same time so Chrome is pointless for me, I just prefer firefox. Some prefer Chrome, people like IE less and less. I just choose to like firefox. I used have a slow computer and firefox was the most reliable one for me and the fastest then for me.
Oh god i cant wait for this. I would really like a tablet, but with the way they're currently presented, it's embarrassing. The productivity is incomparable to a PC. It's like Google and Apple took a 20 year step back in user experience. Menus? Tapping? Only one app on a screen? Seriously?
We need swiping, combined gestures and multiple views.
On a PC i can have 2-3 windows open and operate on them all without using my pointer device: no selecting, no going back and forth in menus. Just working.
Went out to buy an ipad yesterday, had it in my hands and talked myself out of it. After seeing this I'm glad I did. I backed down simply because of the poor compatibility with my laptop. I couldn't even find a simple way to password protect my docs. This will work seamlessly with lap/desktops and windows phone. Might even have Xbox access.
@mirkin78 Well, i guess one could say, that they're part of the HTML+CSS+JS package. Yes, JS is really the programming language, but it's so much weaker without the other two. Other software development tools are heading in this direction as well. I'm sure you know, Android software has it's code written in Java, while the UI portion is defined in an XML form. I think it's a much more efficient and concise way to develop software, than with the traditional line-by-line coding.
@standman007 Dude they have always made a great OS. It's just it was built for power and running heavy stuff. WIndows was made for the experienced computers techs and extreme software editing and making. Apple was built for speed and mobility. It is made for people with little knowledge about computers. Who just want a fast machine and don't do much on it. Any computer nerd like me can tell you apple is a waste of money.
Let me get this straight. I have a windows 7 labtop. Will this new tablet do everything my labtop can? So...... i will finaly have a handheld game system which i can play dune 2 on the go?
@manmad91 - Which is good. I think Microsoft is too far behind in the mobile marketplace if they were to only support mobile apps.
Question though... Most tablets coming out are 1 GeeBee of ram. Do you think MS tablets will support more if they're going to support a cross-platform OS?
@cwwr7 1 gb ram is the minimum system req. , my guess is that they are optimizing it so it works fine on 1 gb devices. Windows 7 should work on 1gb ram devices (havent tested it though), so i guess windows 8 will also work.
Lets hope windows 8 uses less ram and space than windows 7
@cwwr7 Ya, i also love android, and i think android will remain the nr 1 smartphone OS and will hold himself nicely in the tablet market. But personally, i would get windows 8 instead of android on my tablet because it can run windows programs. Which is usefull for my work. And notting can compete with microsoft office atm
@manmad91 Sorry to break it but you prolly won't be able to run most windows applications on a tablet due to some internal stuff, so you can't say play wow on the tablet.
Hey guys I have this new windows 8 tablet from qualcomm, but I do not know if it works because I do not have a charger for it. I am selling it AS-IS, it looks new from the outside it has its plastic on the camera lens, but I have no idea if it works. Check out my listing and offer me a price. This is a one of kind since it hasnt been released yet so please understand that.
this demo is awesome, but the problem is that the release date is far away (1 year from now from what I've heard), meanwhile iOS and Android will have some enhancements that Windows 8 won't eventually, I hope they hurry with the release of this...
Most applications, games are made for Windows XP and 7, if you let those applications work properly in Windows 8, its gonna be a huge success. I would definitely buy one.
Yes Ipad Applications are cool, but Windows has way too many applications and games that if implemented in the windows 8 tablet, nothing would stop him.
Gotta give 'em praise for open standards like HTML5, Javascript and CSS. Can't see why everyone is hating this. To compete with Android and iOS this is the move they need to make. And I actually think this will be rather good, and I'm writing this on a Macbook Pro :O
i keep Windows XP thak you, 7 gave alot of problems and 8 comes with a UEFI function which makes sure that the files put on a usb device can only be accesed by w8 and blocks linux from being installed as an os.
just because windows 8 can run fast with only like a 1ghz cpu and 512MB of ram, doesn't mean everything else you'd want to run a normal pc will run with those low specs
so you're not exactly going to be playing pc games or using programs like itunes on a windows 8 tablet unless they make them with still 3GB or more of ram and like 2ghz core duo cps
the whole point of windows 8 on a tablet is to use the new metro ui, but otherwise the desktop is mostly usless
i like the tiles, and the idea of same OS on desktop+tablet. however I would prefer a Linux to do that over windows. I think you could easily adapt a Linux tiling window manager & customize apps to do whats needed.
@sqrdcube mostly yes =) but i for example would use them in my job: website designer and print media designer. it must be pretty cool to be able and go to your customer and show stuff. and with windows 8, if they can make it happen, i would love to be able and change things right there.
thats what i call usefull technology =)
altough i couldn't imagine to work all the time on a tablet: i have 3 screens on my computer because i use various programms at one time =) (power is also an issue tough)
I have to admit, I am pretty impressed by the fluidity of the multithreading between apps. Being able to share your screen space with multiple apps is genius too, something neither android or iOS has as of yet. Nice going Microsoft! Can't wait to see the finished project. This is definitely going to raise the bar on the tablet OS front.
I have to admit, I am pretty impressed by the fluidity of the multithreading between apps. Being able to share your screen space with multiple apps is genius too, something neither android or iOS has as of yet. Nice going Microsoft! Can't wait to see the finished project. This is definitely going to raise the bar on the tablet OS front.
@OneGoodCompany Innovation begets future innovation. Steve Jobs is a visionary and a pioneer and now it looks like Microsoft is finally coming up with a relevant response to iOS. I love competition ;-)
I just installed this on the Acer Iconia tablet. It runs just fine. Quite interesting but will be hard to get used to. But 95 was hard to get used to from 3.1 as well.
@andresantanacont of course this is a prototype of the tablet, but i've heard that the released tablets will have a tegra 3 quad core processor, so i think it will run fast as well
Responsive yea.. Easy to use.. No.. Looks kinda complicated UI.. Also I thought that Balmer said they have no interest in tablets?? So what happened baldy?
Oh come on this is hardly moving the tablet market forward. What is this bringing to the table that we don't already have? By this time next year they will have caught up to where Apple is now. Meanwhile, Apple will have pressed on ahead.
Mosaic UI is good, but if new windows visual style will be the same as Win7 it will be most epic fail of Microsoft!!! New visual style must be Metro UI or Zune style. Say NO to rounded corners and raised buttons!
I have a feeling something like this will be the future of portable computers. Ok, laptops.....I have an extremely fast laptop with full upgrades and everything, but I barely even need to hit the potential that it has. Why carry such a large laptop with me all the time? Now, w/ win8, if I want to just screw around, I use the tablet version. If I want to type something, I just snap a keyboard and change it to normal version for productivity. Of course, I'm just talking about "normal" laptop use.
The ipad? Nobody can do any type of productive work on it. I felt like pulling my hair out when the only thing I had was an ipad to do my homework. I know this guy in my class who loves to bring his ipad. When he needs to type, he brings out his keyboard. And then when he needs to do something else, he takes his macbook out.
I am going to be getting a Windows Phone 7 and a Windows 8 tablet for work when it is released. Why? Because while the iPad might be a fun toy, need something serious for work that will let me do what I need to do.
1,366x768 widescreen. Fine for now, but if iPad3 rumours are true and it gets a boost to retina display, that res won't be that impressive any more. And these will definitely be out long after iPad3. Still, good work Microsoft. Competition truly does benefit the users.
@mrbreaker101 retina display has lower resolution and this is os is frikin desktop for Christs sakes. The ipad software is just crap, just a hugeee iPhone. Only advantage it has over windows 8 are more apps n the stupid ppl who buy them
I am impressed, I am a Webos fan and this is like Webos on steriods!!! I've been watching this video over and over in astonishment that MS actually came up with an OS that will compete. I love what I see, I want it now... Don't fail to be quick to the market like Webos did. The gesturing, the synergy, andt the multitasking all amazingly fresh and innovative!
Tablets are useless. They are not a real notebook, not a real smartphone. Who needs it? That's what I thought about tablets until now.. this looks great. Now I want to have one too :D
@93Berra Actually, Having a physical keyboard, something we've all grown to love is a bonus. If i could get used to thumbing it with that ergo thumboard, i agree..Going to be a tough one though
Yeah, that's exactly what Im looking for. I mean I don't want to have a tablet with android or ios, I just want to have a tablet with windows that looks like on my notebook. I want to surf in the internet to look for information. I want to be able to open and edit office documents with word, powerpoint, und excel.
And to install software like on my notebook. Because the notebook is big, and the tablet is just comfortable.
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on the multitasking, when you swipe from the left, be great if you're a shown a multitasking windows showing all apps that are open then click the app you want to switch to... just like on the smartphone...
alot negativity about this product when it has not even gotten past the milestone stages of development. i have to say i think this looks very beautiful and it will most likely have all the functionality and control that i need in a tablet that has not been offered in ios, webos and android. therefore i imagine that i will be a user from day one.
cant wait for this to come out im going to deffinatley get it
brigibrigdale 1 day ago
Whats the response of Google and Apple to this ?
Herssonisos1 5 days ago
Samsung will surpass HP and DELL soon .
They will make big money with Windows 8.
Herssonisos1 5 days ago
I've been an apple fan for a few years now, but this looks really cool. I'm waiting to see how all these bells and whistles will impact the hardware, though, but if hardware manufacturers can come up with solid tablets at reasonable prices, I think the iPad will finally have truly worthy competition, and both OSs will benefit as a result.
hurricaneomega 5 days ago
I want a tablet with windows 8 now. That's awesome!
StonerCave 1 week ago
Metro seems like it would be more of a "feature" on a desktop...but looks amazing on tablets :)
geekboy19 1 week ago
Uhhhh, aren't all these features things Apple has been doing for years?
88desantis 1 week ago
@88desantis No. The IPad is just toy by comparison. Entirely useless as a business tool. Kiss your Apple toys goodbye business professionals. Unfortunately Apple will probably never be on the ropes like they were before MS bailed them out in the 90's (darn!), but hopefully their user base will be reduced to the tiny band of pretentious Jeep, VW, and now Prius driving hippies they were prior to the success of the IPod, IPhone and the Asian developed, Apple purchased IPad.
r0cketj0ckey 1 week ago
Linux 4 Ever!
JattThe159 1 week ago
@JattThe159 Very interested in the Spark and other Linux tablets.
r0cketj0ckey 1 week ago
That task switching looks ridiculously bad. Do I really have to switch through my 15 open windows to get back to the last one?
FPRobber 2 weeks ago
When would be released?
NETduDe86 2 weeks ago
I installed Windows 8 prerelease last night on my tablet (MSI Windpad 110W). It kicks so much ass and is a lot more user friendly than Windows 7 for tablets. I'm not sure if Windows 8 will be good for desktops though unless they make some changes between desktops and tablets.
Kyosama08 2 weeks ago
Wow! It's really brilliant, I'll buy it
usamahmakkah 3 weeks ago
Can we install Photoshop and other Major software's??
mitchellsheehan 3 weeks ago
@mitchellsheehan Yes. It won't be optimized with Windows 8 touch interface, but you can run any program that 7 can.
Kyosama08 2 weeks ago
@mitchellsheehan Yes of course. It's a Windows OS and as such will be compatible with your software.
r0cketj0ckey 1 week ago
I'm Gonna Buy this Tablet for sure. .This is brilliant. . :)
mitchellsheehan 3 weeks ago
@UFOProductionsNL No the IOS is not what the IPad should be running on and having the same software for tablets and computers is a great Idea obviously they have to make some changes for touch, but they should definetly not do it like the iPad and just use there iPhone software.
treatsfortheeyes 3 weeks ago
Ipad better but how much cost
Jean13389 1 month ago
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this a great video, i found this one on chatitout (.com) website
MrChatItOut 1 month ago
What people do not realize is this is no different to the transition from MSDOS to Windows. Don't you remember we used to type "win" from DOS prompt to run Windows? It's not different. Microsoft knows there's no place for desktop computing in the future, the same way we don't use command lines anymore.
MugNotec 1 month ago
Microsoft need to know the difference between a tablet os and a Desktop/ Notebook os. They should make two. One for a tablet (Like ios) And one for the Desktop/ notebook (Like Osx).
I'm sure Windows 8 for tablets is going to do really well... But for de Pc..... C'mon Microsoft think clever! Don't change the Os too much on the pc, people who are used to the normal Windows will go for Osx if there will be tiles and other main differences!
UFOProductionsNL 1 month ago
4:42...I SAID IT TO
UbinBackspaced 1 month ago
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It announced that they are developing this to run android app..
bachelorrn21 1 month ago
after wp7, aindows is working hard for windows plateform
atleast windows phone 7.5 and 8 are very smooth in comparison to android
RahulCap4 1 month ago
The possiblities are endless... just imagine....
the viruses on this thing!
thegomez404 1 month ago 2
haha, like if youve got 2 windows open on your pc while at 5:05
damunstaofoz 1 month ago
Im a apple guy
breathzee 2 months ago
Shut up and take my money!!!!! I can't believe I was thinking of getting an iPad... I really can't wait for it!
idelta777 2 months ago
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koop9000 2 months ago
how can anybody dislike this? iDisliking?
tavocabe 2 months ago 3
we want to see the piano app!
Asadrachman96 2 months ago
i think i kinda like it
Asadrachman96 2 months ago
Sales* fucking auto correct.
HoigeyBoobsLOL 2 months ago
@standman007 Apple will still get more sled though :(
HoigeyBoobsLOL 2 months ago
Ios kick ass
SlayerProRR 2 months ago
Windows 8 OS and hardware that's like Asus Transformer Prime (with 3g/4g) and I'm off to get a tablet.
Wofaze 2 months ago
I guess Microsoft will be able to stand up to Android not Apple!
contactsobhi 3 months ago
wow! Love it but its too big! Lol
1hard2findbro 3 months ago
im definately gonna change to Mac :)
Ggalacticos 3 months ago
OMG this tablet looks amazing. I'm definitely gonna get one. First thing I'll do with it you ask? Download a Firefox app. Never been a big fan of Internet Explorer...much prefer firefox.
TemperatureIndicator 3 months ago 18
@TemperatureIndicator Current predictions estimated much of the internet will be in html 5 and internet explor to get out being "slow" is speeding up it making it much faster and will take over flash and now ie 10 will be much faster than any internet making it much like an ios browsing experience.
CHILLxBROKAMP 2 months ago
@CHILLxBROKAMP It isn't so much the speedyness of it, I've just gotten used to firefox now and it hasn't changed the UI that much in the past 5 years whereas IE always seems to change. I used to have a really old computer and IE was always slow and always crashed whereas firefox worked. On my current computer, IE is faster to load up but I do prefer firefox as I am accustomed to it and I don't really like the UI of IE. Personal preference honestly.
TemperatureIndicator 2 months ago
@TemperatureIndicator
only firefox don't stop you from dowlading viruses google chrome stops and ie
luki199799 1 month ago
@luki199799 sometimes firefox
luki199799 1 month ago
@luki199799 I've never really liked IE, found it too buggy and takes ages to load stuff up. I use a virus checker that checks your internet browser at the same time so Chrome is pointless for me, I just prefer firefox. Some prefer Chrome, people like IE less and less. I just choose to like firefox. I used have a slow computer and firefox was the most reliable one for me and the fastest then for me.
TemperatureIndicator 1 month ago
@TemperatureIndicator firefox is good :)
luki199799 1 month ago
@luki199799 indeed it is, and more flexible to use and less chaotic in its layout.
TemperatureIndicator 1 month ago
Oh god i cant wait for this. I would really like a tablet, but with the way they're currently presented, it's embarrassing. The productivity is incomparable to a PC. It's like Google and Apple took a 20 year step back in user experience. Menus? Tapping? Only one app on a screen? Seriously?
We need swiping, combined gestures and multiple views.
On a PC i can have 2-3 windows open and operate on them all without using my pointer device: no selecting, no going back and forth in menus. Just working.
batukhan 3 months ago
@batukhan but this is tablet version !!!!
majomanak 2 months ago
@mightynaing If you're talking about windows that is amazing, it's not on the Prime.
MrZalgroth 3 months ago
I have to admit that this is freaking AMAZING .. I am abt to buy transformer prime quad core. That video just stunned me.
mightynaing 3 months ago
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yoser1564 3 months ago
Went out to buy an ipad yesterday, had it in my hands and talked myself out of it. After seeing this I'm glad I did. I backed down simply because of the poor compatibility with my laptop. I couldn't even find a simple way to password protect my docs. This will work seamlessly with lap/desktops and windows phone. Might even have Xbox access.
wonmoreminute 3 months ago
but I must say this is WIN :)
mirkin78 3 months ago
since when HTML & CSS became a programming languages?
mirkin78 3 months ago
@mirkin78 Well, i guess one could say, that they're part of the HTML+CSS+JS package. Yes, JS is really the programming language, but it's so much weaker without the other two. Other software development tools are heading in this direction as well. I'm sure you know, Android software has it's code written in Java, while the UI portion is defined in an XML form. I think it's a much more efficient and concise way to develop software, than with the traditional line-by-line coding.
batukhan 3 months ago
This is Microsoft, bringing back innovation.
Moisemo25 3 months ago
I feel lame watching this with my windows 7 laptop....
bittersweetpurple 3 months ago
this is going to kick the ipads ass. I have one now and it drives me nuts that that they dont support flash or java. fuck IPad.
with this tablet, i can download real apps and games because it has a operating system with a drive system.
I cant wait to get my hands on this.
Microsoft is back baby. fuck apple.
snoo333 3 months ago
i am sure and convinced that Microsoft knows how to make OS
standman007 3 months ago 43
@standman007 Dude they have always made a great OS. It's just it was built for power and running heavy stuff. WIndows was made for the experienced computers techs and extreme software editing and making. Apple was built for speed and mobility. It is made for people with little knowledge about computers. Who just want a fast machine and don't do much on it. Any computer nerd like me can tell you apple is a waste of money.
Pondebong 2 months ago
Apple going down this time.
I love it when he said (We design Windows 8 from the ground up) NOT like fucking Apple got the same look almost every fucking time.
Ratanakhmer 3 months ago
FUCKING W O W !! lol
twiittter 3 months ago
microsoft rules!!!! sorry
rossonero3052 3 months ago
Wait! , so I can run wow on a tablet :D?
MrJester541 3 months ago
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MrJester541 3 months ago
From a long time ago... I always though that THERE IS NO WAY Apple could ever be better than Microsoft...
HaouasLeDocteur 3 months ago
finally microsoft brings some hurricane to the techs
papcyrill 3 months ago
Let me get this straight. I have a windows 7 labtop. Will this new tablet do everything my labtop can? So...... i will finaly have a handheld game system which i can play dune 2 on the go?
Cant wait to get 1.
Bredadarts 4 months ago
outside of the side-by-side/multitask (which is really neat)... its just like android with widgets and panels.. nothing that unique.
feels like microsoft just combined android, ios and webos. yawn.
cwwr7 4 months ago
@cwwr7 true, but difference is that this works on all platforms! Meaning you can run normal pc programs on your tablet!
Cant wait to have microsoft office and other pc apps on my tablet!
Android, IOS and webos cant do this...
manmad91 4 months ago
@manmad91 - Which is good. I think Microsoft is too far behind in the mobile marketplace if they were to only support mobile apps.
Question though... Most tablets coming out are 1 GeeBee of ram. Do you think MS tablets will support more if they're going to support a cross-platform OS?
cwwr7 4 months ago
@cwwr7 1 gb ram is the minimum system req. , my guess is that they are optimizing it so it works fine on 1 gb devices. Windows 7 should work on 1gb ram devices (havent tested it though), so i guess windows 8 will also work.
Lets hope windows 8 uses less ram and space than windows 7
manmad91 4 months ago
@manmad91 - Yea. We'll see. I personally love Android. Stokes for Asus Transformer Prime and ICS.
cwwr7 4 months ago
@cwwr7 Ya, i also love android, and i think android will remain the nr 1 smartphone OS and will hold himself nicely in the tablet market. But personally, i would get windows 8 instead of android on my tablet because it can run windows programs. Which is usefull for my work. And notting can compete with microsoft office atm
manmad91 4 months ago
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@manmad91 true. but you could also remote in pretty easily.
cwwr7 4 months ago
@manmad91 Sorry to break it but you prolly won't be able to run most windows applications on a tablet due to some internal stuff, so you can't say play wow on the tablet.
syltman 3 months ago
@syltman As far as I'm concerned you can't play WOW on any tablet !
gazoothebassplayer 3 months ago
@gazoothebassplayer Err perhaps the x86 tablets, they're quite expensive though
syltman 3 months ago
@cwwr7 true. but you could also remote in pretty easily.
cwwr7 4 months ago
This is what a tablet should be
beantown620 4 months ago
i am just thinking that this is a REAL copy of ipad!! (windows store, the way that you scroll......)
S3Mitsos 4 months ago
I like it.
RappelTheMachine 4 months ago
Hey guys I have this new windows 8 tablet from qualcomm, but I do not know if it works because I do not have a charger for it. I am selling it AS-IS, it looks new from the outside it has its plastic on the camera lens, but I have no idea if it works. Check out my listing and offer me a price. This is a one of kind since it hasnt been released yet so please understand that.
The item number on ebay is 170723580490
melyriviz 4 months ago
I'm pretty damn impressed actually.
Looking forward to getting a W8 tablet next year!
KurisuKurai 4 months ago
Yeah.XD
TheJyer22 4 months ago
i have a windows phone and it had titles i love it this looks good too
jazzyj12399 4 months ago
If they can get this on a tablet for under $400 IFAD is D-E-A-D!
AxeGlove 4 months ago
this demo is awesome, but the problem is that the release date is far away (1 year from now from what I've heard), meanwhile iOS and Android will have some enhancements that Windows 8 won't eventually, I hope they hurry with the release of this...
edurojma7 4 months ago
can windows media player on windows 8 directly plays FLV or MP4 videos? or do we still have to download and install a codec pack?
softpctips 4 months ago
I'm returning the A500 I just purchase.
i'll wait for this one.
JESUS4R3AL 5 months ago
one ugly piece of plastic. not even mentioning it is like four years late.
vloukine 5 months ago
I love Android but i cant do everything i do on PC.
Android for phone! Windows 8 For Tablet :D!
germaanv 5 months ago
@germaanv
yeah. i want to the same thing like on pc. so I can easily take the tablet at school or work.
ArtaniakaMafi 4 months ago
Most applications, games are made for Windows XP and 7, if you let those applications work properly in Windows 8, its gonna be a huge success. I would definitely buy one.
Yes Ipad Applications are cool, but Windows has way too many applications and games that if implemented in the windows 8 tablet, nothing would stop him.
btw, Very Fast touch screen, smooth.
gregowbr2 5 months ago
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did u know why bill gates named his company Microsoft? Actually that was Bill Gates boasting about his pet crow- "My-Crow-Soft" !!! :D
justinegeo96 5 months ago
Gotta give 'em praise for open standards like HTML5, Javascript and CSS. Can't see why everyone is hating this. To compete with Android and iOS this is the move they need to make. And I actually think this will be rather good, and I'm writing this on a Macbook Pro :O
DubstepAndy 5 months ago
i keep Windows XP thak you, 7 gave alot of problems and 8 comes with a UEFI function which makes sure that the files put on a usb device can only be accesed by w8 and blocks linux from being installed as an os.
0takuMetalheadGamer 5 months ago
sure you'll still need a laptop
just because windows 8 can run fast with only like a 1ghz cpu and 512MB of ram, doesn't mean everything else you'd want to run a normal pc will run with those low specs
so you're not exactly going to be playing pc games or using programs like itunes on a windows 8 tablet unless they make them with still 3GB or more of ram and like 2ghz core duo cps
the whole point of windows 8 on a tablet is to use the new metro ui, but otherwise the desktop is mostly usless
vgking699 5 months ago
Looks pretty good if you ask me.
FireTheDamnAWP 5 months ago
4:42 applause for ability to tile the screen... ? people are easily impressed apparently
walter0bz 5 months ago
i like the tiles, and the idea of same OS on desktop+tablet. however I would prefer a Linux to do that over windows. I think you could easily adapt a Linux tiling window manager & customize apps to do whats needed.
walter0bz 5 months ago
My dad thinks I'm a nerd and it makes me cry at night. :'(
SamGlover25 5 months ago
wow... now i'm starting to think that a laptop is "old school"... anyway, tablets are mostly for entertainment!
sqrdcube 5 months ago
@sqrdcube mostly yes =) but i for example would use them in my job: website designer and print media designer. it must be pretty cool to be able and go to your customer and show stuff. and with windows 8, if they can make it happen, i would love to be able and change things right there.
thats what i call usefull technology =)
altough i couldn't imagine to work all the time on a tablet: i have 3 screens on my computer because i use various programms at one time =) (power is also an issue tough)
ZXOH 5 months ago
I have to admit, I am pretty impressed by the fluidity of the multithreading between apps. Being able to share your screen space with multiple apps is genius too, something neither android or iOS has as of yet. Nice going Microsoft! Can't wait to see the finished project. This is definitely going to raise the bar on the tablet OS front.
brockdiamond 5 months ago
I have to admit, I am pretty impressed by the fluidity of the multithreading between apps. Being able to share your screen space with multiple apps is genius too, something neither android or iOS has as of yet. Nice going Microsoft! Can't wait to see the finished project. This is definitely going to raise the bar on the tablet OS front.
brockdiamond 5 months ago
If it's good as a PC will it run BF3 when it comes out?
555Starscream 5 months ago
@555Starscream Does your PC can run BF3?
wootwootyouknow 5 months ago
@555Starscream Does your PC can run BF3?
wootwootyouknow 5 months ago
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OneGoodCompany 5 months ago
@OneGoodCompany Innovation begets future innovation. Steve Jobs is a visionary and a pioneer and now it looks like Microsoft is finally coming up with a relevant response to iOS. I love competition ;-)
brockdiamond 5 months ago
@tom9730 are you honestly trying to claim that ipads or androids can be used for work? This actually has a pc home screen
21whitworth12 5 months ago
Why does he keeps using the word "App" D:?
dns809 5 months ago
I just installed this on the Acer Iconia tablet. It runs just fine. Quite interesting but will be hard to get used to. But 95 was hard to get used to from 3.1 as well.
superslammer 5 months ago
shit man. If I can't install this on my Motorola Xoom I'd be all for buying another device.
Patass360 6 months ago
And thats why bill gates is the man
icebird109 6 months ago 22
@icebird109
Bill gates had nothing to do with Win 8, hell he didnt even do anything to design Windows 1, he bought it of someone else.
gates is simply a rich kid who had enough money to buy whatever he wanted
ThePunisherNWO 3 months ago
@icebird109 Bill gates is the new Steve Jobs.
darexinfinity 3 months ago
i have to admit.. i hate microsoft but this actually looks pretty good
xelr8ar 6 months ago 20
6 new features.
and..?
Recordscience 6 months ago
THIS IS NOT
Its a pc with a thouch screen
probably has a porweful i7
not a tegra or another tablet processor
fake
andresantanacont 6 months ago
@andresantanacont of course this is a prototype of the tablet, but i've heard that the released tablets will have a tegra 3 quad core processor, so i think it will run fast as well
MrIconah 6 months ago
I'm impressed, might be rethinking that iPad purchase
RaudiA4 6 months ago
WoW this definitely tops the iPads OS and it's not as fragmented as Android
This might be a tablet I like......
Now it's Microsofts job to make the Xbox 360s better and not outdated like they seem
Taeytaey13 6 months ago
Responsive yea.. Easy to use.. No.. Looks kinda complicated UI.. Also I thought that Balmer said they have no interest in tablets?? So what happened baldy?
badboybitch69 6 months ago
Amazing!! I Cant wait!! :)
Shaunaoneill13 6 months ago
Microsoft is really doing their research. Nice work.
Psypherion 6 months ago
Nice, so I can hide the porn with a flick of a thumb.
cuplajsu 6 months ago 3
@cuplajsu but the oh uh ~~ oh oh ~~~ uh `~~ sound will run in background
throxnet 6 months ago
@throxnet shit!
cuplajsu 6 months ago
I love Android, but Windows 8 in a tablets is ten times better to do the same we do in the pc =)
germaanv 6 months ago
Thumbs up if you wasted 9:21 minutes of your life waiting that guy open the Piano app.
LuchoRevoVlog 6 months ago 3
I don't like windows no more because bill gates is going to control population growth with vaccines whatever that's supposed to mean :S
SuperReivan 6 months ago
Oh come on this is hardly moving the tablet market forward. What is this bringing to the table that we don't already have? By this time next year they will have caught up to where Apple is now. Meanwhile, Apple will have pressed on ahead.
DaSquirrelsNuts 6 months ago
@DaSquirrelsNuts What, a big Zune to match Apple's big iPod Touch?
NotTart5 6 months ago
@NotTart5 I don't think Apple done too bad with the iPad...
LlehctimmitchelL 6 months ago
Mosaic UI is good, but if new windows visual style will be the same as Win7 it will be most epic fail of Microsoft!!! New visual style must be Metro UI or Zune style. Say NO to rounded corners and raised buttons!
Disgoth 6 months ago
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Disgoth 6 months ago
Manchester United Rooney and chicharito @ 5:71
Windows 8 Tablet rocks
as the prophecy to level the force said:
Steve Jobs: We're better than you are! We have better stuff.
Bill Gates: You don't get it, Steve. That doesn't matter!
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TheFullSoftware 6 months ago
I have a feeling something like this will be the future of portable computers. Ok, laptops.....I have an extremely fast laptop with full upgrades and everything, but I barely even need to hit the potential that it has. Why carry such a large laptop with me all the time? Now, w/ win8, if I want to just screw around, I use the tablet version. If I want to type something, I just snap a keyboard and change it to normal version for productivity. Of course, I'm just talking about "normal" laptop use.
asianoutcast87 6 months ago
@asianoutcast87 Apple already has that >.<
keenkennyny 6 months ago
@keenkennyny
The ipad? Nobody can do any type of productive work on it. I felt like pulling my hair out when the only thing I had was an ipad to do my homework. I know this guy in my class who loves to bring his ipad. When he needs to type, he brings out his keyboard. And then when he needs to do something else, he takes his macbook out.
asianoutcast87 6 months ago
in order to compete with ios they must launch a good appstore
axaristh1453 6 months ago
I am going to be getting a Windows Phone 7 and a Windows 8 tablet for work when it is released. Why? Because while the iPad might be a fun toy, need something serious for work that will let me do what I need to do.
kyral210 6 months ago
wtf u guys need to calm down srsly this i sonly in a WORK IN PROGRESS
Agomongo1235 6 months ago
@Agomongo1235 oh great so ms software works great while they are work in progress and like shit in actual life.... YAY....
(isn't it supposed to be the opposite?)
HAWXLEADER 6 months ago
Honestly this is the only true competitor to the iPad. I wanna see how this evolves as we get closer to release, I just hope MSFT doesn't fuck it up
Urmz 6 months ago
@Urmz Kids read these comments. Whatch your language!
groberts116 6 months ago
I'm more of a netbook person, I really don't like virtual keyboards. I'll probably buy it for my desktop though
eateroftheflame 6 months ago
@eateroftheflame not evene asus eee pad transformer 2 ? will be on windows 8 and you have a keyboard with it, lol
fruitycoconut 6 months ago
1,366x768 widescreen. Fine for now, but if iPad3 rumours are true and it gets a boost to retina display, that res won't be that impressive any more. And these will definitely be out long after iPad3. Still, good work Microsoft. Competition truly does benefit the users.
mrbreaker101 6 months ago
@mrbreaker101 retina display has lower resolution and this is os is frikin desktop for Christs sakes. The ipad software is just crap, just a hugeee iPhone. Only advantage it has over windows 8 are more apps n the stupid ppl who buy them
RagingTeaBaggins 6 months ago
I am impressed, I am a Webos fan and this is like Webos on steriods!!! I've been watching this video over and over in astonishment that MS actually came up with an OS that will compete. I love what I see, I want it now... Don't fail to be quick to the market like Webos did. The gesturing, the synergy, andt the multitasking all amazingly fresh and innovative!
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dreamcastdc 6 months ago
Tablets are useless. They are not a real notebook, not a real smartphone. Who needs it? That's what I thought about tablets until now.. this looks great. Now I want to have one too :D
MarxusRainbow 6 months ago
Wow, all this running smoothly on one single tablet will sure prove to become a sure buy.
With all this I don't see the need for having a laptop anymore.
93Berra 6 months ago 29
@93Berra Actually, Having a physical keyboard, something we've all grown to love is a bonus. If i could get used to thumbing it with that ergo thumboard, i agree..Going to be a tough one though
scripteaze 5 months ago
@93Berra
Yeah, that's exactly what Im looking for. I mean I don't want to have a tablet with android or ios, I just want to have a tablet with windows that looks like on my notebook. I want to surf in the internet to look for information. I want to be able to open and edit office documents with word, powerpoint, und excel.
And to install software like on my notebook. Because the notebook is big, and the tablet is just comfortable.
ArtaniakaMafi 4 months ago
really cool, microsoft has this advantage to bind pc, tablet, smpartphone, xbox together seamlessly, i will definitely be interested to buy one
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Superb man smooth real smooth junk android & ios WiN 8 All the way
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I must say, this is quite good.
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gamezonic 7 months ago
on the multitasking, when you swipe from the left, be great if you're a shown a multitasking windows showing all apps that are open then click the app you want to switch to... just like on the smartphone...
sonisoe 7 months ago
alot negativity about this product when it has not even gotten past the milestone stages of development. i have to say i think this looks very beautiful and it will most likely have all the functionality and control that i need in a tablet that has not been offered in ios, webos and android. therefore i imagine that i will be a user from day one.
kahuna3901 7 months ago