Windows 8 comparable?
509627
Yes and here's a link to the updated drivers.http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid;=48&PFid;=48&Le;vel=5&Conn;=4&DownTypeID;=3&GetDown;=false&D;ownloads=true#RTL8188RU
509628
I can't say for sure. I am using Windows 7 Ultimate and it works fine with that O/S.
509629
Yes and here's a link to the updated drivers. http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8188RU
1344685
I have been using this computer for months and it runs identically to my "true Windows 7" PC. I deliberately chose a Win7 vs Win8 computer.
1860957
Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.
50868
Yes. Windows 8 does not work well with a touch screen. The touch screen works great.
2015709
Windows 8 is not so bad if you upgrade to 8.1 like I did. If you right click the new Start button you can access many useful shortcuts that before were buried in other menus. Programs and games work perfectly. My only complaint is that accessing programs from the metro interface is more of a hassle than the old Start menu. Still, only a minor gripe to an otherwise good OS.
1388181
No this version is not. there are the newer versions within comparable price that are and run windows 8.
363438
I installed the Developer Preview of Windows 8 (32 bit). All of the Acer drivers seem to be compatible. It took a while to download all of them from the support website and install them, but after doing so and installing the required applications, it runs really smooth and has a very "touch friendly" interface. One thing I dislike is that my folio cover prevents some of the swipe gestures necessary for Win8. I've had a couple of random shut downs and a few program crashes (i.e. Mobipocket Reader gives me some problems [also you can't easily exit full screen mode without the keyboard dock]). The onscreen keyboard is substantially better in Win8. Some of the metro apps are either buggy or just incompatible. There is a game called Labyrinth that doesn't seem to do anything at all. The "Socializer" gets stuck in Facebook login mode forever. All that said, I will be purchasing Windows 8 as soon as it comes out for my Acer W500. It is so much easier to use than Win 7 with the touch and boots in 8 - 13 seconds.
1308344
It's Windows 8, not Windows 8 Professional. So it can't be downgraded to Windows 7, if that's what you're looking for.
4777
It came with Win 7 installed, which is what I wanted. An IT friend suggested it. Doesn't think Windows 8 and the touchy-feely screen is quite ready for prime time.
1510882
I don't have windows 8, (windows XP works well). Sorry I can't answer your question.
699699
Yes!! Running this unit right now on Windows 8 and have been flawlessly for the last year. Like it better than my Alpha.
739160
Haven't tried it with windows 8. But I have no problems with anything else.
2098020
Absolutely, actually Windows 8 has a better support of some of the latest USB 3.0 technologies (UAS), so with the right combination of hardware it might be faster than Windows 7.Thank you
1925782
Windows 8. I loaded classic shell (free) so the 8 resembles the old XP versions.
437212
I don't know. I do not have Windows 8. I hope it is as I'm sure I will have to move up to Win8 sometime.
457866
I am not having any compatibility problems as far as I know. I have windows 8.
496156
Pretty stupid... Windows 7 is nearly the same thing, it's a whole lot easier to learn than Windows 8.