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Originally Posted by hrosvit
I wonder if it would work as well on a non-red one? 
I have an ExoPC tablet that came with Windows 7 installed. Terrible. Unusable. I installed the W8 consumer preview, and the experience is exponentially better. I admit, I have not put it through its full paces (because I got a shiny new iPad at about the same time), but it has me extremely optimistic. And it boots every bit as fast as the iPad from full-off. Actually, faster. |
LOL! I always mention that it's red for some reason. I don't know why.
A lot of people who don't use or want touch seem to think Win 8's Metro is pointless, those who use touch seem to be noticing the improvements you and I have noticed. And I guess I'm in both camps, because on my desktop PC, Win 8 wouldn't add much, if anything, so it would be rather pointless for that. It's definitely one of those "it's fantastic if you actually have a use for it" things.
I think it will help fuel the popularity of the all-in-one desktops with touchscreens. Right now, they are really only fully functional with OEM touch-optimized programs (Dell Stage, for example, which is a cool concept done somewhat poorly, and that's being generous), but having a true touch-friendly interface for the OS itself is a whole 'nother animal. I think they will help each other in that sense.