Low Cost PC Makers Freaking Out as Windows 8 Nears Release

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Microsoft has high hopes for Windows 8, the Metro-sexual operating system slated to ship around six months from now. The elephant in the room is Windows 8's Metro user interface and whether or not consumers are ready for such a drastic change to what's been a mostly familiar layout up to this point, and it could be taken as encouraging signs (for Microsoft) that its Developer Preview, Consumer Preview, and Release Preview builds have all seen a high number of downloads. If that's the case, why are some PC makers freaking out?

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/low_cost_pc_makers_freaking_out_windows_8_nears_release

 

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Ultra-Portables are glorified cell phones... Even with no touch screen, the new Metro interface should actually allow for easier (on the eyes) viewing and selection of menu items...