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#478144 - 02/11/12 10:05 PM Windows 8
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Anyone tried this yet ? Just got a new laptop with windows 8. It's pretty different will take some getting used to. Not sure if I like it yet
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#478145 - 03/11/12 06:46 AM Re: Windows 8 [Re: DaleZKO]
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from the adverts it looks very similar to Windows on my phone with live tiles etc

Not tried it on a computer yet
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#478146 - 03/11/12 12:54 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: ROB IS THE STIG]
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I like it bit the apps store is rubbish. Seems really quick though which is good
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#478147 - 03/11/12 03:14 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: Duncan_P]
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im quite liking it but its like turning a laptop into a tablet i think it only works if its touch screen
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#478148 - 03/11/12 06:10 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: Dan_The_Man]
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I usually just go straight on to the desktop and ignore the app section need to explore it a bit more, feel like I have less control over my computer now though.
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#478149 - 03/11/12 06:22 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: DaleZKO]
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I'm using it on my work PC. Seems pretty good so far
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#478150 - 03/11/12 07:29 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: DaleZKO]
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feel like I have less control over my computer now though.



I'd agree with this. I'm sure its the same though, just need to get used it
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#478151 - 04/11/12 04:41 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: Duncan_P]
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I also just found out comet are going into administration and are having a massive sale in a last bid to make money, a week after I buy my laptop there.....dammit !
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#478152 - 05/11/12 02:00 PM Re: Windows 8 [Re: DaleZKO]
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iv dual booted it with windows 7 and mountain lion and i still prefer these 2 than w8 its awful

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