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HansTWN · 03-12-2012, 12:00 AM

I have no doubt that Windows 8 systems will be light years ahead of IOs and Android in usability and functionality. But who cares? MS is no good at marketing. Look at what they have done with Windows Mobile, after years now finally the first really attractive phones are coming to market, thanks to Nokia. Same with the XBox, took them years to be a real competitor.

Windows 8 tablets won't make much of a splash when they come out, but MS is always in it for the long haul. I personally would love a full OS, with an easy to use and finger friendly interface, real multitasking, and capable of running full office and CAD programs. Oh, with 12 hour battery life, of course. 12.1" screen and maximum weight 1 1/2 pounds One can always dream.

03-12-2012, 12:00 AM	#249
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	I have no doubt that Windows 8 systems will be light years ahead of IOs and Android in usability and functionality. But who cares? MS is no good at marketing. Look at what they have done with Windows Mobile, after years now finally the first really attractive phones are coming to market, thanks to Nokia. Same with the XBox, took them years to be a real competitor. Windows 8 tablets won't make much of a splash when they come out, but MS is always in it for the long haul. I personally would love a full OS, with an easy to use and finger friendly interface, real multitasking, and capable of running full office and CAD programs. Oh, with 12 hour battery life, of course. 12.1" screen and maximum weight 1 1/2 pounds One can always dream. Last edited by HansTWN; 03-12-2012 at 12:05 AM.