Windows 8 - Are you upgrading to it?

Christ no. Metro on a desktop is a ridiculous idea.

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Originally Posted by Lee

Well when Windows 7 came out I found (maybe I was just looking in the wrong place) that it was cheaper to find a laptop with XP with similar specs to one of W7.



yep just depends on what you need it for, gaming or just college etc.

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Ah I see. There is always that discount of when you buy a Windows 7 PC and you can get Windows 8 for cheap as well, not sure when that ends though.

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Originally Posted by Conspiracy.

Christ no. Metro on a desktop is a ridiculous idea.

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You don't really notice it that much to be honest but fair enough.

Thought I would post in this thread again seeing as it is the 26th October which does mean it is the official launch day of Windows 8!

Anyway, you can actually upgrade to Windows 8 for £25 which is on a limited offer that ends on 31st January 2013. You can see more information about that by going to:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w..._Home_FPP_Null


Note: If you want to go and buy it now and the page says "The new Windows...coming soon" which is probably due to the fact it's still the 25th in the USA then you can download the "Upgrade Advisor" by going to: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=262205 and this will then let you buy it instead of waiting.

Upgraded both PC and laptop and loving it. @xxMATTGxx;

It's a bit annoying the cost for if you want it shipped is £49.99. Download speeds maybe improving but not that much :P But for that price it is really tempting... Is 8 any good on a media PC?

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Originally Posted by AlexHenry

Upgraded both PC and laptop and loving it. @xxMATTGxx;

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Awesome!

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Originally Posted by GommeInc

It's a bit annoying the cost for if you want it shipped is £49.99. Download speeds maybe improving but not that much :P But for that price it is really tempting... Is 8 any good on a media PC?

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You need to get yourself a better internet connection! Can't really talk about media side of things as I'm not that sort of person.

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Originally Posted by GommeInc

Is 8 any good on a media PC?

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Default programs can no longer play DVDs iirc.

I imagine metro ui is more usable on a media pc though.

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Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx

You need to get yourself a better internet connection! Can't really talk about media side of things as I'm not that sort of person.

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It's Essex, the only reason for the internet there is porn and beauty tips :( The Metro interface looks like it could work for computers attached to a TV. It's tempting to get it and then tell you what it's like.

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Originally Posted by Chippiewill

Default programs can no longer play DVDs iirc.

I imagine metro ui is more usable on a media pc though.

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Forgot about the DVD problem... Haven't heard anything about it though :/ Completely agree about Metro, the tiles seem like they could work well in that environment.

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Originally Posted by Chippiewill

Default programs can no longer play DVDs iirc.

I imagine metro ui is more usable on a media pc though.

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Although saying that most people probably used other programs such as VLC. If people really wanted "Windows Media Center" then they can get it for free via a limited time offer:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w.../feature-packs

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Originally Posted by Chippiewill

Default programs can no longer play DVDs iirc.

I imagine metro ui is more usable on a media pc though.

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Media Center is free at the moment.