Windows 8 for tablets is coming soon - Better to wait? I read recently that Window 8 for tablets will be released in a couple of months. Is it worth waiting or will Windows 7 be upgradable to Windows 8. Windows 8 for tablets is coming soon - Better to wait? I read recently that Window 8 for tablets will be released in a couple of months. Is it worth waiting or will Windows 7 be upgradable to... » Read More Windows 8 for tablets is coming soon - Better to wait? I read recently that Window 8 for tablets will be released in a couple of months. Is it worth waiting or will Windows 7 be upgradable to Windows 8. « Show Less
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You can always install Windows 8, just like Unbuntu or whatever, no worries
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I wouldn't look to see windows 8 out until october at the earliest, but most likely the end of the year. And as rancher says, you can always install windows 8 when it is released, which is what I plan to do. I haven't seen any tablet on the horizon that rivals this one, so if windows 8 is your only hold back, don't let that detour you.
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Hi Chris,Thanks for the advice. I went ahead and ordered the Asus Slate EP121 after reading your input.
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Hi Ricardo I did receive the Asus and am impressed with its capabilities, even running Win7 no problems, oncew in a while the pen get glitchie but I think its user error and as I have not installed CS5 Photoshop yet, won't know the complete difference between a 12inch Cintique verses a Asus. As far as operating system win 7 is great , connects to my network of 4 computers and print via wiresly easily. Good luck Enjoy
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I bought this laptop for one of my users and it is Windows 7, definitely NOT windows 8. That's why I purchased it bc Windows 7 is pretty difficult to find these days. I'm checking to see if it is Windows 7 professional or Windows 7 home premium....
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personally,I don't see why people don't like windows 8...its quicker and it looks very nice on this laptop..there is a desktop tile on the start screen that if you click on makes it look like windows 7!
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My Acer Aspire AXC600-UR12 came equipped with Windows 8; I wasn't too happy about that because of all the negative comments I had seen about Windows 8, but since it came and I have used it for 2 or 3 months I have been pleasantly surprised and pleased with the latest MS operating system. I have since downloaded 8.1 (free and easily installed) and it is even better with the old Windows 7 start capability. I don't know if you can get this machine with Windows 7 or not, but I don't think you would be unhappy with Windows 8.Good luck
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All your answers can be found in the specs on this model I believe. I wanted the Windows 7 because of the ease in using this platform. However, if you look deeper into different venders offering this product you might find one with the Windows 8. As for an upgrade to that I believe you could. Contact microsoft for that answer.
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The RT version of the Win8 OS is limited, and has been essentially left in the dust by developers. You cannot run any browser but MS IE, that is the one big problem, for me. But at the closeout price, of under $300, it was worth it. If you are looking for a "better" pad and/or tablet, more of the latest apps, or simply despise IE, then the Pro 2 will be better.
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Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and Sony have some small models too, although I've only seen high end ones. Don't know if they make ones comparable to this one.Soon, all the companies will have versions of them. Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and... » Read More Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and Sony have some small models too, although I've only seen high end ones. Don't know if they make ones comparable to this one.Soon, all the companies will have versions of them. « Show Less
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When I originally received this laptop in the September of last year, it came pre-loaded with Windows 8. I do not know if models that are presently shipping out come with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 [as Windows 8.1 came out in the October of 2013]. Under the Product Information -> Technical Details amazon page for this device, it states that the Operating System is 'Windows 8' so that may be your answer right there. Seeing as Windows 8.1 hasn't been a forced update, as of right now I am prety sure you'll just get the vanilla Windows 8 OS that you can upgrade at will. Hope this helped.
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Well this would be a 100% laptop replacement with no limitations. I have talked to a friend with android and he says that there are apps that you would have to pay for to be able to edit word and excel on android. Again not a for sure answer but maybe it helps. Now if you are tech savy and looking for speed seriuosly consider windows 8 if boot up speed is important to you. I think with windows 8, the keyboard and portability of this tablet you would not be disappointed. Now if you deside to get this and use windows 7 remember to do all the updates and give it a full day of running to get all the setup, scans, background processes out of the way to make it boot up fast and shed the bloatware as well. Well this would be a 100% laptop replacement with no limitations. I have talked to a friend with android and he says that there are apps that you would have to pay for to be able to edit word and excel on android. Again not a for sure answer but maybe it helps. Now if you are tech savy and looking for speed seriuosly consider windows 8 if boot up speed is important to you. I think with windows 8, the keyboard and portability of this tablet you would not be disappointed. Now if you deside to get this and use windows 7 remember to do all the updates and give it a full day of running to get... » Read More Well this would be a 100% laptop replacement with no limitations. I have talked to a friend with android and he says that there are apps that you would have to pay for to be able to edit word and excel on android. Again not a for sure answer but maybe it helps. Now if you are tech savy and looking for speed seriuosly consider windows 8 if boot up speed is important to you. I think with windows 8, the keyboard and portability of this tablet you would not be disappointed. Now if you deside to get this and use windows 7 remember to do all the updates and give it a full day of running to get all the setup, scans, background processes out of the way to make it boot up fast and shed the bloatware as well. « Show Less
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There's always a newer, faster, more efficient piece of hardware coming out 'real soon now' in the tech world. Apple refreshes PC hardware on a 12-18 month cycle, most PC manufacturers are at least as quick about it. New cellphones and tablets, each faster and more capable than the last, are announced every month.I figure I can get this one now, and in 3 years when Win8 SP1 is out, I'll buy a new tablet running on a multi-core ARM CPU that will blow the efficiency of anything Intel has out of the water. Until then I'll have a very nice Win7 tablet. Assuming I can resist the urge to drop the Win8 preview on it... 8) There's always a newer, faster, more efficient piece of hardware coming out 'real soon now' in the tech world. Apple refreshes PC hardware on a 12-18 month cycle, most PC manufacturers are at least as quick about it. New cellphones and tablets, each faster and more capable than the last, are announced every month.I figure I can get this one now, and in 3 years when Win8 SP1 is out, I'll buy a new tablet running on a multi-core ARM CPU that will blow the efficiency of anything Intel has out of the water. Until then I'll have a very nice Win7 tablet. Assuming I can resist the urge... » Read More There's always a newer, faster, more efficient piece of hardware coming out 'real soon now' in the tech world. Apple refreshes PC hardware on a 12-18 month cycle, most PC manufacturers are at least as quick about it. New cellphones and tablets, each faster and more capable than the last, are announced every month.I figure I can get this one now, and in 3 years when Win8 SP1 is out, I'll buy a new tablet running on a multi-core ARM CPU that will blow the efficiency of anything Intel has out of the water. Until then I'll have a very nice Win7 tablet. Assuming I can resist the urge to drop the Win8 preview on it... 8) « Show Less
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It comes with windows 8 which isn't as bad as some people say. There is a desktop that works very much like windows 7 and the ability to put apps on the windows 8 is really neat. It even has a Kindle download so you can read on line, with some books for free and some really reasonably priced. I bought Windows 8 for Dummies (hard copy) to walk me through the first couple of days. Even though 8 is made for touch screen, I bought a regular monitor and you just have to use the mouse. No problem!
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It's 8.1, came installed already. I am really happy with 8.1. I'm sorta dreading windows 10. I've gotten used to 8.1, and I really really like it.
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I had to order it special with windows 7. seems like everything comes with windows 8 now, but there are plenty of units with 7. I wanted 7 because of poor reports about 8 and was told it would be compatiable with all my apps that use Vista. Not True, 7 still took some getting used to.
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Well, November and December did not pan out so is it now January (of 2014?)What a farce the release of the Taichi has been. I feel like just buying a Surface Pro when it comes out at the end of this month.
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Don't do this. Windows 8 brings a lot to the tablet; the new start menu may seem silly on your desktop computer, but on a tablet with a touch screen it is a compelling improvement that you will (really!) quickly come to appreciate.
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You'll have to download, so you can download the version of your choice. Your purchase gets you rights to both. No Windows 8 yet.
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BTW, bought mine last Friday ... love it ... Windows 8 is funky and taking some getting used to, but the Twist is fantastic.