Windows users... will you upgrade to Windows 8?

Oscnn · Oct 17, 2012, 12:12 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...priceonline-20

To be released 10/26/12.

Will you upgrade yours?

*Spam link removed, real link added.

newtekie1 · Oct 17, 2012, 12:15 AM

Yep.

FordGT90Concept · Oct 17, 2012, 12:16 AM

I don't buy upgrade licences. Nothing I hate more than installing one version of Windows to install another. $100 for OEM is too much to justify upgrading to from Windows 7/Windows Vista. The only XP candidate for upgrade is working fine on XP so why bother.

The only reason why I would buy Windows 8 is if I feel compelled to program for Metro. That's not likely seeing as you got to pay Microsoft to release the software--even if only you will ever use it. Windows Store is too strict like iTunes Store.

[Ion] · Oct 17, 2012, 12:17 AM

When Windows 7 was released, I paid $30 for an academic copy the day it came out. After using the Beta and then RC for months, I knew that Windows 7 was an operating system I'd love to use, so it was well worth it to me. I continue to use the same copy today.

I've used the Beta and RC versions of Windows 8, and while I'm not going to launch a flame war here, I found it wasn't for me. I won't be purchasing Windows this cycle.

nick_1992 · Oct 17, 2012, 12:32 AM

I'll stick with 7

stinger608 · Oct 17, 2012, 02:22 AM

Nope!

trickson · Oct 17, 2012, 02:24 AM

no.

kg4icg · Oct 17, 2012, 04:55 PM

Have been using it since RTM was released. So in essence, I already have upgraded.

3870x2 · Oct 17, 2012, 04:57 PM

1. Why is the user banned.
2. Why was the link changed.
3. Why is the products price so low from the original msrp of 139, and why does amazon have its msrp listed as $199?

this thread is full of wtf. Does no one else have these kinds of questions? I feel like im in the twilight zone.

trickson · Oct 17, 2012, 05:04 PM

LOL! OP banned! Probably because the link was spam?

Derek12 · Oct 17, 2012, 05:15 PM

Probabily yes, proven on me it's faster and has interesting features over 7.

Though maybe we will be forced if metro apps would be norm and there isn't a support for them in 7.

eidairaman1 · Oct 17, 2012, 05:22 PM

not till forced to, nuff said, best if MS releases a minor update to put the traditional gui in.

Law-II · Oct 17, 2012, 05:27 PM

Hi

Maybe after SP1 is released

atb

Law-II

KainXS · Oct 17, 2012, 06:05 PM

yea ummm wasn't it 69.99 on amazon, was that fake?

why u use your banstick erocker?

mtosev · Oct 17, 2012, 06:09 PM

only when I get my new computer. which will be sometime in 2013

qubit · Oct 17, 2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

1. Why is the user banned.
2. Why was the link changed.
3. Why is the products price so low from the original msrp of 139, and why does amazon have its msrp listed as $199?

this thread is full of wtf. Does no one else have these kinds of questions? I feel like im in the twilight zone.

Looks like the spam link is what did it. But damn, this user had 158 posts which must have generally been reasonable to last this long (2.5 years) so must have done something really bad to get nailed like that.

Anyway, I won't be "upgrading". The enforced Metro, missing Start button and the removal of Aero are the main reasons. Also, I can't see what features W8 has over W7 that would make me want it? It's got some enhancements under the hood sure, but no killer features. It doesn't even have Windows Media Centre without paying more money!

On top of everything, Microsoft have removed the ability to do a deferred activation by entering the key at a later stage. What an insult.

It was such a handy feature too. You could just paste the key into the activation wizard previously, or use it in demo mode without one. Plus, who wants to activate on what may not be a final hardware configuration?

eidairaman1 · Oct 17, 2012, 06:40 PM

probably violated other forum rules or argued with the moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by qubit

Looks like the spam link is what did it. But damn, this user had 158 posts which must have generally been reasonable to last this long, so must have done something really bad to get nailed like that.

Anyway, I won't be "upgrading". The enforced Metro, missing Start button and the removal of Aero are the main reasons. Also, I can't see what features W8 has over W7 that would make me want it? It's got some enhancements under the hood sure, but no killer features. It doesn't even have Windows Media Centre without paying more money!

On top of everything, Microsoft have removed the ability to do a deferred activation by entering the key at a later stage. What an insult.

It was such a handy feature too. You could just paste the key into the activation wizard previously, or use it in demo mode without one. Plus, who wants to activate on what may not be a final hardware configuration?

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 17, 2012, 06:46 PM

Yes...though maybe not right away (promo pricing tempting tho; however also $20 more than 7 cost me). I do like many of the under-the-hood improvements and some of the new features like Storage Spaces. Am turned off somewhat by Metro too as a desktop user but such is hardly a show-stopper even if I was stuck with it, which I'm not.

eidairaman1 · Oct 17, 2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrigleyvillain

Yes...though maybe not right away (promo pricing tempting tho; however also $20 more than 7 cost me). I do like many of the under-the-hood improvements and some of the new features like Storage Spaces. Am turned off somewhat by Metro too as a desktop user but such is hardly a show-stopper even if I was stuck with it, which I'm not.

people dont notice the under the hood improvements, they only see the interface, for many it is a show stopper, till MS realizes this their market share will keep on creeping away

Derek12 · Oct 17, 2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

people dont notice the under the hood improvements, they only see the interface, for many it is a show stopper, till MS realizes this their market share will keep on creeping away

There are some ways to make 8 look the same (or similar) as 7, though it does need to spend some time. I believe MS will make sooner or later a quick option to switch over Metro & Classic or at least a patch... That radical UI change need time and MS should do gradually.

3870x2 · Oct 17, 2012, 07:50 PM

I find it interesting that this thread was not only not deleted, but has spurred an actual topic.

There is very little difference between 8 and 7 when you get right down to it. Once you learn the shortcuts, and where everything is, it wouldnt really matter much.

I, like many others, will desire an upgrade when I have multiple windows 8 systems (PC, laptop, phone, and tablet) Until then there is no reason for me to upgrade.

Jetster · Oct 17, 2012, 07:57 PM

Never....Ok maybe

95Viper · Oct 17, 2012, 08:48 PM

If you look at the OPs stats you will see , more than likely, why they were banned... Spammer for a certain site, maybe.

I am sure erocker had valid reasons; and, I would reason the OP was explained why this was done before punishment was doled out.
Just my opinion, but, the mods here are the most tolerant and reasonable I have ever run across.
I can say from personal experience, with my dealings with some, they try hard not to warn and ban! And, they do explain, when the need arises, to the parties involved.

Any way back on topic:

Not on this desktop, my laptop, or netbook; as I do not see, for me, any benefit that is great enough at this time.
I may dual boot and test it, when I receive the Logitech 650 touchpad.
However, I do plan on getting a tablet with Windows 8... when I find one that suits my wants and needs.

Kreij · Oct 17, 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

I find it interesting that this thread was not only not deleted, but has spurred an actual topic.

This is not the first time a spam thread started a many page discussion on something. lol

KieX · Oct 17, 2012, 09:32 PM

Been using Windows 8 from my TechNet subscription for a while on my work PC and although I see no real benefit over Windows 7 it's not as bad as people say. Namely:

- Yes Metro is annoying and pointless. But you really don't spend any time there.
- No start button! Seriously.. it is a lot faster to hit the windows button on your keyboard and type the first letter of the software you want to start. Hell, this works like Ubuntu's unity HUD, I think it's better than drag-click on a button anyway.
- No more aero. After a few days.. it really didn't matter.

8 is not as bad as generalised. But it's certainly not worth any extra cash.

I'll concede the computer restarting without my permission to install updates when I'm in the middle of a work report is a serious drawback.

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Oct 17, 2012, 12:12 AM	#1
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Oct 17, 2012, 07:50 PM	#21
3870x2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Joplin, Mo Posts: 4,540 (2.38/day) Thanks: 175 Thanked 691 Times in 557 Posts System Specs	I find it interesting that this thread was not only not deleted, but has spurred an actual topic. There is very little difference between 8 and 7 when you get right down to it. Once you learn the shortcuts, and where everything is, it wouldnt really matter much. I, like many others, will desire an upgrade when I have multiple windows 8 systems (PC, laptop, phone, and tablet) Until then there is no reason for me to upgrade. __________________ A+, N+, S+, MCSE. Heatware STEAM ID Name: furi0nst0rmrage (0s are zeros) M O D E R N\|\|W A R F A R E \|\| 2 \|\| CLUBHOUSE // TEAM “The amount exaltation of the processor cores can brings amazing floating” -sparkle

Oct 17, 2012, 07:57 PM	#22
Jetster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,850 (2.34/day) Thanks: 923 Thanked 850 Times in 623 Posts System Specs	Never....Ok maybe

System Name:	Delta // HTPC
Processor:	Intel i7 3770K // Intel i3 550 3.2Ghz
Motherboard:	ASRock Z77 Extreme6 // Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H Socket 1156
Cooling:	Corsair H100 // SILVERSTONE NT07-1156 90mm
Memory:	Corsair Vengeance 1866 16gb //Corsair DDR3 1600 4 Gb
Video Card:	HIS 7950 3 Gb //Sapphire 6670 1 Gb
Hard Disk:	Samsung 840 250 SSD, WD Caviar Blue 500// Corsair M4 64 Gb Solid State, SAMSUNG F4 2 Tb, WD 1 Tb
Optical Drive:	LG DVDR 24X // Lite on DVDR 24X
CRT/LCD Model:	HP 23xi IPS 1080p" // 50" Samsung Plasma 720p
Case:	Corsair Obsidian Series 550D // Silverstone Granada GD05
Sound Card:	ASUS Xonar DS // HDMI Bit Stream to Yamaha RX V571
PSU:	Corsair TX650 // Corsair CX 430
Software:	Windows 7 64bit // Windows 7 64bit with XBMC Eden
Benchmarks:	I scored P8756 in 3DMark 11