Windows 8 Teaser (with tablet implications) - Page 5

Sweetpea · 06-07-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Giggleton

Yes, but can you point your finger(from the couch) at one of the big buttons(on the TV) and bring up a list of shows to watch?

No, I'd have to use a pointer for that...

Isn't there something what would allow me to use the WiiMote for that?

Giggleton · 06-07-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

No, I'd have to use a pointer for that...

Isn't there something what would allow me to use the WiiMote for that?

Yes I believe there's a mod for that, next version will be standard. Not having to replace batteries (no remote) would be a reason to upgrade

Sweetpea · 06-07-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Giggleton

Yes I believe there's a mod for that, next version will be standard. Not having to replace batteries (no remote) would be a reason to upgrade

well, the problem is that our mediacenter pc is nicely tucked away... So, if you had something that wouldn't require a remote anymore, it would have to be something like the wii sensor bar, something you put underneath (or above) your tv. But a sensor bar that would recognize gestures would be awesome, I agree!

Sil_liS · 06-07-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Giggleton

But what OS do you have on your television? MS is hoping it will be Windows 8.

I'm not buying into that until they make a device that responds to my brain waves. Remotes are so last decade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

well, the problem is that our mediacenter pc is nicely tucked away... So, if you had something that wouldn't require a remote anymore, it would have to be something like the wii sensor bar, something you put underneath (or above) your tv. But a sensor bar that would recognize gestures would be awesome, I agree!

Or a disaster. I was fighting with my brothers for the remote when I was younger. Can you imagine children dancing in front of the tv to change the channel?

Giggleton · 06-07-2011, 02:49 PM

I expect Kinect version 2 to recognize gestures and it might be packaged into new computer/televisions, or sold as part of package deal. Channels are a relic of broadcasting over the spectrum, soon to be loading up shows from the cloud more often.

Rizla · 06-12-2011, 10:57 PM

I did a test of the Windows 7 search function today. I searched for a file by a fragment of its name.

1) Searching from the start button field found it.
2) Searching from the root folder of C: did not find it.

Huh? why not? It should just work, just like it did in XP.

I did another search using the search field in the top right of the explorer box. I didn't find the file even though I was in the folder!!!!

Do a google search of *Windows 7 search sucks*. It doesn't matter though. MS doesn't care.

Giggleton · 06-13-2011, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

I did a test of the Windows 7 search function today. I searched for a file by a fragment of its name.

1) Searching from the start button field found it.
2) Searching from the root folder of C: did not find it.

Huh? why not? It should just work, just like it did in XP.

I did another search using the search field in the top right of the explorer box. I didn't find the file even though I was in the folder!!!!

Do a google search of *Windows 7 search sucks*. It doesn't matter though. MS doesn't care.

Don't you know the exact location of every file you have?

hakim · 06-13-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

I'm not buying into that until they make a device that responds to my brain waves. Remotes are so last decade.

Take a look at this gadget then

EowynCarter · 06-13-2011, 10:38 AM

Linux rulzes anyway

More seriously, vista's not so good. It's laggy, and lots of "unfinished" stuff.
Win 7 is flashy, ergonomic, not too heavy going. I rather like it.

Sil_liS · 06-14-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hakim

Take a look at this gadget then

Looks interesting! I read a sci-fi novel, some years ago, where one of the main characters could control machines with the help of a device. I'm pretty sure the device was bigger than just head gear. I hope to see something like this in shops in the near future.

arkietech · 06-14-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by emellaich

...there is the new Mac AppStore. It may be that this unified interface is the direction that everything is headed...

emellaich,

You are not the only "old dog" out there. The question is -- who is in control
you or Apple. Walled garden = walled prison.

EowynCarter · 06-14-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

well, the problem is that our mediacenter pc is nicely tucked away... So, if you had something that wouldn't require a remote anymore, it would have to be something like the wii sensor bar, something you put underneath (or above) your tv. But a sensor bar that would recognize gestures would be awesome, I agree!

Gyration remote rulzes

http://www.gyration.com/index.php/fr...ultimedia.html
Expensive, but it rocks.

Dylrob · 06-14-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

well, the problem is that our mediacenter pc is nicely tucked away... So, if you had something that wouldn't require a remote anymore, it would have to be something like the wii sensor bar, something you put underneath (or above) your tv. But a sensor bar that would recognize gestures would be awesome, I agree!

What you want is something like Kinect.

The Wii "sensor bar" is just a set of IR lights BTW. It doesn't really sense anything.

CleverClothe · 06-14-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hakim

Take a look at this gadget then

Do you have to have your shirt off to use the device?

Barty · 06-16-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

Yes, Windows 7 works fine (I use both Ultimate and Professional). I cannot think of any rational argument for XP over Windows 7. Let us hope that Windows 8 will be a real Windows, not another giant phone OS --- two of those are more than enough.

Here's one: if you select more than 20 or so items in Explorer, win7 will not tell you the total file size. It's monumentally stupid.

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06-07-2011, 02:49 PM	#65
Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	I expect Kinect version 2 to recognize gestures and it might be packaged into new computer/televisions, or sold as part of package deal. Channels are a relic of broadcasting over the spectrum, soon to be loading up shows from the cloud more often.

06-12-2011, 10:57 PM	#66
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I did a test of the Windows 7 search function today. I searched for a file by a fragment of its name. 1) Searching from the start button field found it. 2) Searching from the root folder of C: did not find it. Huh? why not? It should just work, just like it did in XP. I did another search using the search field in the top right of the explorer box. I didn't find the file even though I was in the folder!!!! Do a google search of Windows 7 search sucks. It doesn't matter though. MS doesn't care.

06-13-2011, 10:38 AM	#69
EowynCarter Wizard Posts: 4,338 Karma: 4000000 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paris Device: Cybooks; Sony PRS-T1	Linux rulzes anyway More seriously, vista's not so good. It's laggy, and lots of "unfinished" stuff. Win 7 is flashy, ergonomic, not too heavy going. I rather like it.