The next iteration of Windows is right around the corner and with it come a slew of new devices. But what about older Windows machines?
The most prominent feature, in my opinion, of Windows 8 is the new start menu. It seems quite intuitive, if you have a touch screen.
It seems like Microsoft has completely shifted it's focus to touch-based machines as they feel that the tablet market is going to replace computers. I don't think this is the case. I think a lot of people will agree with me when I say, I don't want a tablet. I don't want to have to, essentially, downgrade my system to a smaller, touch enabled, tablet/keyboard combo to be able to take advantage of this OS at it's fullest. I understand that you can get a touchpad for your current system, or simply use the built in touchpad on laptops, but I can't see it being as usable as a full on touch screen. This, in my opinion, is going to scare off a lot of older Windows users.
The jump from XP to 7(Let's not even mention Vista) was a welcomed change me as it brought a much more fluid, and visually friendly experience. I just don't see Windows 8 making that kind of impact on today's market. When people think of tablets, think iPad, Nexus 7, etc...not Windows.
Now I'll leave you with my final thoughts: Windows is great at being a PC operating system and should remain that way. If I want a tablet, I'll buy one. If I want a laptop, I want a laptop, not some kind of hybrid. But that's just me.
So what do you guys think? Am I just being picky, or do like Windows the way it is as well? Let me know!
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