Whats new in 8.1

Those are fantastic features and nice layout that explains everything new very easily. Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 3, Dell Venue 8 Pro, i5 2500K overclocked PC
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    4gb Surface Pro, 8gb PC
Interesting list, looks like they are trying to get a head of the BYOD curve. That's good as most people don't even think about it.

We shall see what becomes of it....

Geeve
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Dual Boot: Back to W7 and Ubuntu 12.04
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Dimension E521
    CPU
    AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 dual-core
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 9800 GT 1GB
    Sound Card
    M-Audio Mobile Pre USB External
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 1916W
    Screen Resolution
    1440X900
    Hard Drives
    250 GB internal main, 500 GB internal backup, 1TB External
    PSU
    300 Watt (Dell stock)
    Case
    Dell Stock
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Dell
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MSE/Defender or whatever it's called now
    Other Info
    Acer aspire One D255, Windows 8.1.1 Pro, 2GB Ram, Intel Atom N450 1.6Ghz
Unfortunately, nothing to excite me except IE11 :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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Unfortunately, nothing to excite me except IE11 :(

This is what I'm wanting to see and just how they re did the "improvements" ............... Too bad they won't bring back the W7 Aero, W8 has no sparkle anymore, Personal computers are just that , personal. I use a 27" Samsung attached to my laptop, and have no need or the reach to touch anything, I don't have a Iphone, or any cell phone so I'm not into touching that either. If I ever did find a need for one than that would be what I needed to touch, not my big screen 5 feet away. :rolleyes:

Boot to Desktop

We have made configuration options available which will allow you to boot directly to the desktop in Windows 8.1.
Desktop and Start Screen

Improvements have been made to better support users who prefer a mouse and keyboard experience to access applications.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8.1up1 Pro x64 w/media center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    dv7t-6c00 HP
    CPU
    2670QM
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8g
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon 7690M XT (6770m) /Intel 3000
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop 17.3"/Samsung 26"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 HD
    Hard Drives
    Hitichi 750g 5400 rpm Laptop
    Case
    Brushed Aluminum (steel)
    Keyboard
    external USB
    Mouse
    external USB
    Internet Speed
    DSL
    Browser
    FF, IE, Chrome
    Antivirus
    COMODO Security Suite
Unfortunately, nothing to excite me except IE11 :(

Ditto, and I do like the small tiles as well.

That's about all that's in it for me.


Wenda.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 'Ultimate' RTM 64 bit (Pro/WMC).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer AS8951G 'Desktop Replacement'.
    CPU
    i7-2670QM@2.2/3.1Ghz.
    Motherboard
    Acer
    Memory
    8GB@1366Mhz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GT555M 2GB DDR3
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD w/Dolby 5.1 surround.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built-in. Non-touch.
    Screen Resolution
    18/4" 1920x1080 full-HD.
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 750GBx2 internal. 1x2TB, 2x640GB, 1x500GB external.
    PSU
    Stock.
    Case
    Laptop.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    Full 101-key
    Mouse
    USB cordless.
    Browser
    IE11, Firefox, Tor.
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro.
    Other Info
    BD-ROM drive.
So will basic tablet owners like myself get 8.1 later this month or is it beta for testers only?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Tablet
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad 2
No pop-up keyboard for us Windows 8 tablet PC people (Yoga, Tia Chi, etc.)...... that sucks. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Yoga 11s
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8 GB
So will basic tablet owners like myself get 8.1 later this month or is it beta for testers only?
this is for beta testers only
the final version for everyone, I am told will not come out till Nov or December
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
No pop-up keyboard for us Windows 8 tablet PC people (Yoga, Tia Chi, etc.)...... that sucks. :(

I am confused, there is a popup keyboard now on windows 8 tablets, mine pops up when I want to type something so what do you mean?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
No pop-up keyboard for us Windows 8 tablet PC people (Yoga, Tia Chi, etc.)...... that sucks. :(

I am confused, there is a popup keyboard now on windows 8 tablets, mine pops up when I want to type something so what do you mean?

Tablets, yes. Tablet PCs (i.e. running i3/5/7 processors- full fledged laptops) running full Windows 8, unfortunately not.....unless I'm missing something you have to physically tap the task bar to make a keyboard pop up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64 bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Yoga 11s
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8 GB
Tablets, yes. Tablet PCs (i.e. running i3/5/7 processors- full fledged laptops) running full Windows 8, unfortunately not.....unless I'm missing something you have to physically tap the task bar to make a keyboard pop up.

it's the same for both Tablets and Hybrids, keyboard pops up in Modern UI, while on the desktop you invoke the keyboard from the task bar.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7, Windows 8 RP
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