I have been using Windows 7 quite happily but I am going to buy a new laptop. I went into my local store thinking I would buy one with Windows 8 but was convinced by an assistant trained by Apple who used to use Windows 7 that OS X was definitely the way to go. He showed me round OS X and I had a play myself and I have to say I was very impressed.
But of course he is an OS X convert, trained by Apple and bound to say it is better. So, in order to add some balance to the argument going on in my head I thought I would ask you guys to tell me why you think that Windows 8 is better than OS X?
PS I had a play with Windows 8 also at the store and was told that the best way to close say a browser when using a touchscreen is to swipe downwards from the top of the screen or use a keyboard shortcut. I was told that pressing the Windows key takes you back to the Start Screen but doesn't actually close the browser. Is this true, I don't mind losing the X in the top right hand corner but is what I was told the new solution, surely not?
I am looking forward to your thoughts guys, especially anyone that has converted from Apple to Microsoft, do these guys exist anywhere?
But of course he is an OS X convert, trained by Apple and bound to say it is better. So, in order to add some balance to the argument going on in my head I thought I would ask you guys to tell me why you think that Windows 8 is better than OS X?
PS I had a play with Windows 8 also at the store and was told that the best way to close say a browser when using a touchscreen is to swipe downwards from the top of the screen or use a keyboard shortcut. I was told that pressing the Windows key takes you back to the Start Screen but doesn't actually close the browser. Is this true, I don't mind losing the X in the top right hand corner but is what I was told the new solution, surely not?
I am looking forward to your thoughts guys, especially anyone that has converted from Apple to Microsoft, do these guys exist anywhere?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- 7
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Studio 1557