Windows 8 wrestles with PC's legacy

JMH · Dec 29, 2012

I'm by no means the first one to say this but Windows 8 and older PCs make an odd couple.

But let me back up for a second. Before the release of Windows 8 on October 26, I tested Windows 8 on tablets only, such as the Intel-based Samsung slate that Microsoft sold in its stores. And I was impressed with Metro.

That was then. Windows 8 Pro 64-bit is now installed on my Dell Adamo laptop. And I rarely venture into the Metro UI unless if I'm forced to.

Of course if you're one of the relative few who have a tablet like the Samsung slate or Microsoft's Surface or a touch-screen laptop like Acer's Aspire S7, yeah, then Metro is front and center, as it should be.

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The Howling Wolves · Dec 29, 2012

Jan,
Will Windows 8 work on a Toshiba Thrive 10.1" tablet with ICS?

zigzag3143 · Dec 29, 2012

Dennis

Upgrade adviser is here Content Details.

The Howling Wolves · Dec 29, 2012

Ken,
I pulled up the chart regarding my part # and my tablet is not listed.
My part # is PDA01U
Thanks for trying.
Dennis

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