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Old 06-25-2012, 01:16 PM   #81
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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash View Post
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.
I agree. I don't see an improvement over 7 for desktop/laptop use, and wouldn't be inspired to upgrade. It shines on mobile devices, which think was the gameplan.
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