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Well, out of curiosity today, I went to my local not so best buy to see if they're prepared for Windows 8 this Friday.

:dinesh::party::dinesh::party:

YES!!!

Windows 8 EVERYWHERE! It was phenomenal! Touch AIO PCs! Gestures! Apps! 10 point multitouch input! Even tablet hybrids!! WOW!!! It was spectacular!!

I limited myself to three PCs, two HP AIOs and the Lenevo Yoga, as some might know as being an interesting tablet hybrid with interesting moves. A little hefty, but cool.

I have seen the promise of Windows 8. I've held it, touched, and swiped, WOW. :cool: Go to your local best buy and see if they have their stock ready, and give it whirl. You don't know Windows 8 until you've touched!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
I went to Staples today and they don't have it yet. But, I'm just going to download it from MS Friday.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion g7-120us Notebook
    Memory
    8 GIG
Thanks for the news! Good to know some are already releasing.:cool:

You don't know Windows 8 until you've touched!
:D Don't know about this part (can be a good commercial slogan though) the mouse works very well on my system.
I even use a mouse on my phone (shhh, don't tell anyone about this...) and consider to get mouse traps for in the attic, I don't touch the merchandise yet.:p

Cheers
Hopachi
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
Were you the only one interested, or was there a crowd?

A Guy
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    INTEL Core i5-750
    Motherboard
    ASUS P7P55D
    Memory
    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MP33HQ 32" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Evo 120 GB, 2 x SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
    PSU
    ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS®, 550W
    Case
    ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Case
    Internet Speed
    20 + Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Avast
I noticed today when trying to purchase a new machine from Dell that the default is was now Windows 8. Had to actively select Windows 7 for it.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
I'll be going to "Not So Best Buy" in town first thing tomorrow morning for sure! :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Best buy got some business from me yesterday when I bought forza horizon. And Amazon got business from me too as I bought some new audio technica headphones for home use. Even if I loved Windows 8, I would have to hold off on spending any more money until I get paid again. Darn those kids and bills.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
There wasn't a crowd at the time I went there, as it was like 2 in the afternoon. My friend that works there tells me after the school season starts, patronage drops like a rock. I remember a while ago everyone on the floor was maintaining displays. But there were a few people buying a new PC, obviously a new laptop. But I would imagine this Friday and this weekend, they're going to be a bit busy. :)

I'll be going with my friend tomorrow almost all day or as long as I need to, because I plan to touch ALL the PCs! I'm also going to be introducing them to the hybrid form factor, like the Lenevo Yoga. WOW! I'm just so excited!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
I plan to hit Best Buy after work, on Friday evening just to see what it's like. I will post results, and potentially pictures so that I can share this excitement with you Cokie.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Oh Lawdy!! I spent a few hours today at best buy...

MIND IS BLOWN.

I take back some of my crap against Xbox Music, this is WILD! After signing into it with my Microsoft account, WOW! The power of the cloud happened before my eyes! My last played tracks and my playlists from my home puter synced over to view. And I was able to play my playlists! It just streamed the songs from the Marketplace! WHAT?! My mind hurts that was amazing! I took my friend with me, and showed her the touch laptop, the Lenevo Yoga. She's really interesting in seeing the Surface primarily because of an advert she saw at work for it. She likes the idea of touch on a laptop hands down, on a desktop not so much. But after I introduced her into this paint app, Fresh Paint I believe (FANTASTIC WITH TOUCH!) she seemed to be really interested in touch on a desktop.

My friend that works at best buy was working there and he was telling me that the stock that they have so far on the floor isn't even HALF of everything. Some workers were arranging new things that arrived. He said that their backroom is full of Windows 8!! SO EXCITED!! I'm really looking into getting my hands on an RT tablet and trying to understand that, and playing with Office 2013 with touch if it's decent to use with.

I also happened to use the Desktop with a stylus. The stylus was sucky as it was a rubber tipped one covering the tip. But my idea of using touch with a stylus on the Desktop is DEFINTITELY possible. Window snapping was easier, highlighting items was better, and just was more precise. I literally spent about a good hour and a half from yesterday and today with this HP Envy TouchSmart with a 23 inch screen, WOW. I only used the mouse probably a few times to correct an error in spelling, this touch thing with Windows 8 is amazing. Yeah, touch computing on a desktop was iffy with Windows 7, as it had two point multitouch monitors, but Windows 8 is like a breakthrough. EVERYTHING basically worked perfectly with touch, my concerns with buttons being too small on the Desktop were vanished.

Windows 8 is great, I say this with whole hearted confidence.

Also, for the first time ever, a macbooks air was in stock at my local amazon showroom, although it was just in its box. Since I was there for so long today, my friend that was working there called me over a few times. He was helping this couple that must had asked about it, and he had me explain why apple isn't that great compared to Windows 8. The couple came over to me a bit later when I was playing with my HP AIO puter and asked about Windows 8 and I think they said that they were going to buy the AIO I was on, and they obviously could tell my enthusiasm for Windows 8 and touch! :D

There were a few more people, mostly younger and middle aged, that were looking around with Windows 8. It seems interest is there, although there was this girl that was looking for a laptop that was concerned with the new Windows version and hardware compatibility that wanted to play it safe with 7. That concern I don't believe is there with Windows 8 and device support, it's just whoa.


I will be going in tomorrow, and relish the future! My body is ready.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
But you liked it right? :D

A Guy
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    INTEL Core i5-750
    Motherboard
    ASUS P7P55D
    Memory
    KINGSTON HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1866Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX750
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27MP33HQ 32" IPS LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 Evo 120 GB, 2 x SEAGATE 500GB Barracuda® 7200.12, SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 16MB cache
    PSU
    ANTEC TruePower New TP-550, 80 PLUS®, 550W
    Case
    ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
    Cooling
    COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus, 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Case
    Internet Speed
    20 + Mbps
    Browser
    Vivaldi
    Antivirus
    Avast
Oh did I?! I DID!! :dinesh:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
But you liked it right? :D

A Guy

LOL! One big ball of rolling holy enthusiastic thunder he is!!!

I never did make it over to the store this morning due to business and, ummm, there was a certain lady that needed my attention this evening. I must needs go tomorrow for sure now!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I went into three of our local retail computer stores this morning (Oct 26) and big disappointment.

No big promo like they had earlier in the week, nothing on the shelves even. I had to ask where all the win 8 stock was and they had showed me a box of software on a shelf behind the sales counter :eek:

They are certainly keeping it a low key launch over here!

Anyway, all they had as far as boxed software was Win 8 Pro in a couple of different colored boxes to choose from.

I expected to see a few versions in box for sale, at least..

1. Windows 8
2. Windows 8 Pro upgrade
3. Win 8 Pro full version

What are you people seeing on the shelves?

All up, It's been a bit of a fizzer as we say over here.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro, 32-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq nc8430 notebook
    CPU
    Intel T2500 2GHz 2GHz 32-bit
    Memory
    4GB
    Sound Card
    SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050 (yes!)
Well today on the official release, I was there for about three hours playing with everything. The crowd didn't pick up till around 2 in the afternoon. And well, people were interested in the Windows 8! From what I saw and heard, it seemed to be pretty positive to it. Actually for example, I was typing on the touch keyboard on the Lenevo Yoga, and a guy came up to me and asked if I was well versed in Windows 8, as I am, and we were talking about Windows 8 and such. He told me that he spent 1,100 dollars on a 64 gig ipad to basically to use it like a laptop as he went back to school to finish his degree. He said he read about Windows RT and 8 the night before and wanted to check it out today. We were discussing RT, but he said he read iffy reviews about it and was concerned about hardware compatibility. He really liked the Yoga and the idea of touch and really liked how Windows 8 can be the tablet and laptop replacement in one. He also said he bought is ipad just a few weeks ago and was really pissed at how it can't even do Office style work without the icloud crap or being a derp and emailing yourself everything; he'll be returning his ipad for the Lenevo Yoga. It's about 1,000 dollars, but it's pretty competent, an i5 processor, 4 gigs of RAM, and a 128 gig SSD with 10 point multitouch and just flips around and can do quite a bit. Overall though, I was actually surprised at how people responded to it. My friend that works at best buy came over to talk to us and he showed us the touch ultrabook (very cool!). The guy was sold, and left to return his ipad. At that moment, a couple of other people came over to the ultrabook and were discussing it. One of the guys playing with it was saying how it was pretty neat and might buy one for his wife as a Christmas gift.

My local best buy still didn't have all their stock out for Windows 8, but were working on it. They had the Asus Vivo RT tablet available to purchase, but not on display. I'm looking forward to touching around with Office 2013!

Also, I was playing around with the Yoga laptop, and using the touch keyboard, the one that is onscreen. WOW! Seriously right now, my doubt about using a touch keyboard on a tablet, GONE! I was replying to an email and typed out a pretty good length and it definitely felt I was typing pretty quickly. I firmly give the touch keyboard on Windows 8, both on tablet and AIO desktop PC a solid A! It's the BEST touch keyboard I've used from a smartphone or an ipad or an android tablet! PHENOMENAL! I could buy a Surface and wouldn't need to buy the keyboard it's that great! It took a bit to get used to, but when you get into it, you just fly with it! I like the sound response it gives, I think I might re-enable the keyboard sound on my Windows Phone when I fix the screen.

Very good day today!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
I also just thought of this, very few people were playing around with the ipad. Honestly, I think I only saw maybe three or four people out of a decent crowd of people look at it.

Microsft, mission accomplished! :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
In my area, the computer section was hardly any more busy than on any other night. I was in target and it was as if Windows 8 didn't even exist. Didn't see anything, but then again , they don't sell computers...just netbooks and ipads.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
I took my daughter out to dinner for her seventeenth birthday last night and asked if she would like to go with me afterward to see the Windows 8 stuff at our local Best Buy. Her eyes lit up. Sure! It was Friday evening at around 7:00. The store was fairly busy with most in the computer section. Roughly 10 people there. Keep in mind that this is not one of the big stores. They told me it was a "community" store. Also, neither one of us has ever used a touch screen before.

When we reached the department we were greeted by a young, friendly sales person. I asked where all the Windows 8 items were. She led us to the aisle of mostly ultrabooks. Most of them had 8 loaded. She pointed out the ones that had touch screens. Those were marked by a little placard at the top of the screen.

Here's the kicker. I asked her if they had any Surfaces on display. With a very puzzled look on her face she asked "Is that a kind of Windows 8?" I had a little chuckle in my mind. I smiled and explained that Microsoft is getting into the hardware business and had released a hybrid pad called Surface RT. Do you have any on display? Still puzzled looking she got on her communication device they all wear and asked someone about the Surface. Surface? Hybrid? were the answering questions. Ahhhh. No.

It was then I pretty much knew we were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Lol! I looked around and noticed that all of the sales personnel were all in there twenties, young thirties at most. I asked within myself "Don't these sales people keep up with the times? Doesn't management teach them these things?" Apparently not. If it isn't on the shelf on display, they know nothing of it.

Anywho, we played around with 8 on touch screens conversing back and forth discussing the new UI. I liked it as much as I imagined I would. I think my daughter did as well, for she asked me if I could buy her one. Lol! I think she's ready to move on from her old lappy. It's interesting to see the young seek new technology.

We'll visit the bigger Best Buy in the bigger next town over soon, as my daughter suggested being the power shopper that she is. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I was at a bona fide Microsoft Store in Costa Mesa, CA yesterday. Yes, there was a line of people waiting to get a new Surface tablet. I manage to take some photos in the store...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony Vaio Duo 11
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 4000
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    11.6" touch screen w/ digitizer & Asus 27" external monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256 GB SSD
    Cooling
    Internal fan
    Keyboard
    Slider keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech T650 Touchpad & Microsoft Touch Mouse
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