What Microsoft should have done

We ear a lot of complain about Windows 8, especially the integration of the Start Page, but here what I tough will have bring more money to Microsoft:

Instead of bring a tablet OS to the Desktop, they should have bring the tablet to the desktop:

1- If you look at the Xbox SmartGlass, it allow you from a tablet or pc to control the Xbox
2- With an Android tablet you can text using your Android phone as connecting device

So why don't Microsoft is not using a tablet to :
1- run Metro Apps
2- control some apps running on the PC ( kind of Remote Desktop)

Simple; use the Tablet as a Desktop extension and do not force desktop users to use a tablet OS , I can even see someone docking the tablet on the PC to use it as touch monitor for some desktop apps ( like paint or hand writing)


1- Metro Apps on the PC ; Optional and charge for it ( xtra money here, especially since they charge only $ 40 for an upgrade)
2- Better Integration between the Tablet and the PC
3- Way more storage

If they have done this route a lot of peoples ( including me ) will purchase tablets just because it give more option to our PC and other peoples will still be able to use this tablet with Metro apps on it, no need for desktop on a tablet.

Simple, get the Start Page out of my PC, allow me to use a tablet for it, more options less hassle

I hope it's clear in my poor English
 
Yes, that obviously would be better for the consumer.

It is not better for MS .

BTW - I enjoy the way you type with a french accent.
 

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they should have finished it, email app isn't finished, ie10 metro browser is clumsy, no desktop touchscreen monitors on the market , xbox smartglass with no password verifier, etc.

Oh well, I guess for $40 I can't complain too much.
 

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Windows 8 is made for either a dual monitor or a touch screen
If you look at many of the metro apps you will see this
First:
to purchase another monitor is costly
To purchase a touch screen monitor is costly
Not everyone has the money to spend on "toys" like this

Maybe Micrososft should have come out with two OS's instead. One with all the Metro apps on it and one that is an advanced Windows 7 or at least given us the choice to make it in classic view for Windows 7 or Metro

robin
 

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You see my french accent ? lol I'm from Quebec, it's not the same french, it's more barbarian

Robin, ok I'm thinking for myself but many buy a tablet and a phone too. at least Microsoft should have make it possible to interface the tablet with the PC and make the Metro optional on the PC

this is just talk for fun
 

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The point is to keep pushing the start screen at you as much as they can .

That way you are much more likely to go to the MS clouds.

If they let you choose - it is much less likely desktop users will do that.

It is marketing.
 

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Ya you right I forget the cloud control of the universe, less pc, more software renting , clound terminal...

billo.jpg
 

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Yep.

It isn't difficult for MS.

You see people posting up how they like the little squares, etc. They do not see what is going on - therefore they are easily led.
 

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Yep.

It isn't difficult for MS.

You see people posting up how they like the little squares, etc. They do not see what is going on - therefore they are easily led.

maybe they should come in here and see what we all post :p
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they should have finished it, email app isn't finished, ie10 metro browser is clumsy, no desktop touchscreen monitors on the market , xbox smartglass with no password verifier, etc.

Oh well, I guess for $40 I can't complain too much.

no but what about those who go out and purchase a PC or laptop which is not a cheap item these days.
robin
 

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therefore they are easily led.

If you have a smartphone service that costs you $900 to $1200 US per year to talk on the phone, then you are also easily led.
 

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lol I deactivate data on my phone as I was not using it at all. I always go to the same customers and all their wi-fi are setup in my phone so no need for data plan
 

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therefore they are easily led.

Also, Do you have cable TV. I do not.
Some people are paying $1400 US per year for TV with HBO and Cinemax.
Add broadband - about $700 US + TV $1400 + phone $900 = $3000 US to do stuff ?
Take me to the leader.
 

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I don't have one of those . Neither do I have cable TV. We have an excellent free satellite service here.

therefore they are easily led.

If you have a smartphone service that costs you $900 to $1200 US per year to talk on the phone, then you are also easily led.
 

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Ok. I also have discontinued TV service and use broadband internet only. No smartphone. Then again, some folks need smartphones to work. IMO, it's not just a simple thing. We are all victims and controlled by something. From the shopping center, to your wife or husband, to the pharmacy, to the workplace... what else is there?
 

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Yes, that is what marketing is about.

No need to fall victim to it all the time - if you know what you are looking for you can make active choices instead of being led.

I will give a hint.

I am not in IT.
 

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I pay $ 125 a month for satellite TV and I never listen it, kids and wife only......
 

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That sounds like a lot to me.

Still - you have to keep the family happy .... :)
 

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therefore they are easily led.

Also, Do you have cable TV. I do not.
Some people are paying $1400 US per year for TV with HBO and Cinemax.
Add broadband - about $700 US + TV $1400 + phone $900 = $3000 US to do stuff ?
Take me to the leader.

I pay $189.00 per month for cable tv (just the basic regular channels without HBO, Cinamex, Sports), Internet, and 2 telephone numbers.
I pay $99 per month for 2 wireless phones and I think that is a fortune (US)
robi
 

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Wow. No need to do that here.

We are lucky.
 

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