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Wow, I never thought I would ever come to the day I would say this, but I might want to consider a Windows tablet. Yep.
The reason why I would want such a device is the fact that it will have Windows 8 on it, which we all know, can make a great touch UI compared to iOS or android. And also, Windows 8 tablets will come in different offerings, such as ARM, AMD, and Intel processors or AMD APUs. That I like. And, Windows tablets (or should they be called slates) do offer a level of customization that the ipad will NEVER offer: USB ports, HDMI, storage upgrading, and the ability to be a stand-alone device without wireless syncing that the ipad relies on. And Windows Slates beat out android with the fact Windows 8 won't have subversion of 2.XX.X or 3.XX.XX or 4.X.X version, it's just Windows 8.
Those are my reasons.
My only concern is how I will do with Office software and typing, and also if I want to do ANY gaming of sorts. That's kind of the Achilles' heel of a tablet, I like to game. I'd have to play with one to see if I can be used to a non-tactile keyboard, but from what I've read about the new keyboard is that it'll be more customizable and resizable.
I don't know for sure though, what do you guys think? Out of all the potential options of mobile PCs that Windows 8 will bring, would a Windows tablet be worth it?
The reason why I would want such a device is the fact that it will have Windows 8 on it, which we all know, can make a great touch UI compared to iOS or android. And also, Windows 8 tablets will come in different offerings, such as ARM, AMD, and Intel processors or AMD APUs. That I like. And, Windows tablets (or should they be called slates) do offer a level of customization that the ipad will NEVER offer: USB ports, HDMI, storage upgrading, and the ability to be a stand-alone device without wireless syncing that the ipad relies on. And Windows Slates beat out android with the fact Windows 8 won't have subversion of 2.XX.X or 3.XX.XX or 4.X.X version, it's just Windows 8.
Those are my reasons.
My only concern is how I will do with Office software and typing, and also if I want to do ANY gaming of sorts. That's kind of the Achilles' heel of a tablet, I like to game. I'd have to play with one to see if I can be used to a non-tactile keyboard, but from what I've read about the new keyboard is that it'll be more customizable and resizable.
I don't know for sure though, what do you guys think? Out of all the potential options of mobile PCs that Windows 8 will bring, would a Windows tablet be worth it?
My Computer
System One
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- 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