Intel and Windows 8
Dec 26, 2012 10:40:27 #
Sad. Microsoft has failed us... I work for Intel, and recently we've been further developing low powered, high performance CPUs for tablets and other mobile devices. We teamed with Microsoft thinking they had a revolutionary new tablet with Windows 8 coming out. What a mistake! It's really unfortunate because Intel has one of the best mobile chips out there right now. Microsoft, on the other hand, has kludged together an OS that has everyone scratching their heads. Its amazing to me that since XP was first introduced back in October of 2001, it took 9 long years for Microsoft to release their next real iteration of operating system---Windows 7. Does it really take that long for them to make something worth buying? Apparently so... If you are a PC user and are considering an upgrade soon, stay away from Windows 8 for now. Stick with Windows 7 and look for the Intel Inside logo for the best bang for your buck.
Dec 26, 2012 10:48:21 #
I have to agree. I was eligible for the $14.99 upgrade deal and I fell for it. Now I cannot go back to Windows 7 as my new computer did not come with the "recovery" disk, and I failed to setup a restore point first. In order to go back to Windows 7 now I have to buy a new Windows 7 disk.
Bottom line, if you don't have touch screen, don't go with Windows 8, its a real pain in the A$$!
Bottom line, if you don't have touch screen, don't go with Windows 8, its a real pain in the A$$!
Dec 26, 2012 11:48:16 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I have to agree. I was eligible for the $14.99 upgrade deal and I fell for it. Now I cannot go back to Windows 7 as my new computer did not come with the "recovery" disk, and I failed to setup a restore point first. In order to go back to Windows 7 now I have to buy a new Windows 7 disk.
Bottom line, if you don't have touch screen, don't go with Windows 8, its a real pain in the A$$!
Bottom line, if you don't have touch screen, don't go with Windows 8, its a real pain in the A$$!
Sorry to hear that MT. Is it possible to request the recovery disks from the MFG? I know Dell used to sell you a set of recovery disks if you lost them for a nominal fee ($10 + shipping). I don't know if they still do this since I haven't purchased a Dell in quite some time.
Dec 26, 2012 11:51:56 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=MT Shooter I have to agree. I was eligible ... (show quote)
Its a new Gateway, and they will sell you disks, at $149 a set. Not hardly any new computers that come with recovery software any more.
Dec 26, 2012 11:54:10 #
It seems to me that Windows versions alternate between working and not working. 98 worked, 2000 rubish, XP worked, Vista rubbish, 7 worked. Haven't tried 8 but I've heard it's rubbish. Perhaps Microsoft should spend twice the time on each version and ensure it works before releasing it.
Dec 26, 2012 12:06:10 #
Wellhiem wrote:
It seems to me that Windows versions alternate between working and not working. 98 worked, 2000 rubish, XP worked, Vista rubbish, 7 worked. Haven't tried 8 but I've heard it's rubbish. Perhaps Microsoft should spend twice the time on each version and ensure it works before releasing it.
I agree... you almost have the pattern correct. However, Windows 2000 was a great OS (basically the XP core without the eye candy).
Dec 26, 2012 12:09:54 #
I recently purchased a new computer.Have had dell for years and was planning on purchasing core I7. Thought about going to windows 8 and found would not be worth it if you did not have touch screen capabilities. I now have a Toshiba with core I7 and 750 gig hard drive.I had thought about the upgrade til I was talked out of it by Geek Squad. Glad that I did not do the upgrade. I still have Windows xp on my desktop though. Was informed that with my desktop being the age that it is would not be worth the upgrade cost. Would like to have original recovery software with my new laptop though the cost outweighs the advantage of having.. Guess will just have to constantly do back ups.
Dec 26, 2012 12:11:25 #
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=mdorn quote=MT Shooter I have to agree. I ... (show quote)
I think you can still request them upon purchase, can't you? Maybe not? Regardless, they all must come with a way to create the recovery disks from the image they put on the hard drive. Unfortunately, most new users neglect to perform this step before they fill their computers with malware.
Dec 26, 2012 12:13:21 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=MT Shooter quote=mdorn quote=MT Shooter I... (show quote)
Windows 7 comes with that feature. Unfortunately I had not done it before the upgrade. I use Norton Systemworks so malware has never been an issue. I just never though that Windows 8 would be such a piece of crap.
Dec 26, 2012 12:15:15 #
tim57064 wrote:
Would like to have original recovery software with my new laptop though the cost outweighs the advantage of having.. Guess will just have to constantly do back ups.
Just create the recovery disks on your own. Read your manual to see how to do this. It's worth the hassle.
Dec 26, 2012 15:20:38 #
mdorn wrote:
Just create the recovery disks on your own. Read your manual to see how to do this. It's worth the hassle.
tim57064 wrote:
Would like to have original recovery software with my new laptop though the cost outweighs the advantage of having.. Guess will just have to constantly do back ups.
Just create the recovery disks on your own. Read your manual to see how to do this. It's worth the hassle.
Look for OEM versions of Win7 it's a lot cheaper and avoid the upgrade path as you end up buying several upgrades to get to install... Win8 is definitely a poor upgrade and is meant for mobile not desktop use my 8core AMD setup with SSD drive was better all round with the previous version but I do like to try all the versions and will shortly go back to Win7 until they go back to PC operating systems I will put the win 8 on my laptop to see the difference
Dec 26, 2012 19:02:09 #
You guys are right about Windows8. Bought a new Toshiba laptop with Windows8 on it and took it back the next day. Finially found a computer online at Walmart that still had Windows7 on it so bought it instead. Could have gotten the 14.99 upgrade to Windows8 but was so disgusted with 8 from the Toshiba that I wouldn't have done it even if it was free.
Dec 26, 2012 19:06:34 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
You guys are right about Windows8. Bought a new Toshiba laptop with Windows8 on it and took it back the next day. Finially found a computer online at Walmart that still had Windows7 on it so bought it instead. Could have gotten the 14.99 upgrade to Windows8 but was so disgusted with 8 from the Toshiba that I wouldn't have done it even if it was free.
Thanks Jeanbug35 windows 8 now NOT going anywhere near my laptop :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 26, 2012 23:37:43 #
I ordered a new machine for my son-in-law for Christmas. I got it with Windows 7 installed. I also bought him an external hard drive and told him the first thing he needs to do when he gets it hooked up is back up the entire system to the external drive. He was always one that bought off-the-shelf systems. I think now he sees the difference between a custom built machine and an off-the-shelf system. And, yes, mdorn, it has an Intel processor. :-D
Dec 26, 2012 23:43:27 #
TchrBill wrote:
I ordered a new machine for my son-in-law for Christmas. I got it with Windows 7 installed. I also bought him an external hard drive and told him the first thing he needs to do when he gets it hooked up is back up the entire system to the external drive. He was always one that bought off-the-shelf systems. I think now he sees the difference between a custom built machine and an off-the-shelf system. And, yes, mdorn, it has an Intel processor. :-D
Nice! :thumbup:
Make sure he burns his own recovery disks first.
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