Interesting

[Lisandro]

A new Toy arrived yesterday:

Did you receive it as a gift? Can we expect the same gift?

[DavidR]

A new Toy arrived yesterday:
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I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.

[bob3160]

A new Toy arrived yesterday:
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I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.

I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.


@Tech,
No, this wasn't a present. If you want yours, you'll have to give yourself this present. (That's what I did.  )

[DavidR]

A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.

I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.
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I was also looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as I'm not sure about the in between 7" screen size in use compared to the 10.1" screen size. I guess I will have to look and play with them in a store first.

[Lisandro]

@Tech,
No, this wasn't a present. If you want yours, you'll have to give yourself this present. (That's what I did.  )

I've bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 instead

[AdrianH]

Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377

I was just about to post about this. Here's another link about it.

http://www.zdnet.com/valve-windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-for-pcs-7000001634/

I think that, coming from such a massively popular gaming source, that this could be the final nail in the coffin for Win 8 as far as the gaming community is concerned.

More from ZDNET >>   http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-belongs-on-older-pcs-like-a-fish-needs-a-bicycle-7000002747/

Windows 8 belongs on older PCs like a fish needs a bicycle

Summary: Get real! It's bad enough that you're going to have to deal with Windows 8 on new PCs, why ask for misery on your old PC? ......... (more)

[Asyn]

More from ZDNET >>   http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-belongs-on-older-pcs-like-a-fish-needs-a-bicycle-7000002747/

Thanks for the link Adrian. I agree with almost everything Steven wrote there.

[Dch48]

While I too agree with a lot said in the article, I know from reading the author's other things that he is a dedicated Microsoft and Windows basher and a die hard Linux proponent.  Take that into consideration. In my opinion, the most reliable reporter that site has is Ed Bott.

[AdrianH]

While I too agree with a lot said in the article, I know from reading the author's other things that he is a dedicated Microsoft and Windows basher and a die hard Linux proponent.  Take that into consideration. In my opinion, the most reliable reporter that site has is Ed Bott.

   Yes, this is true but he does make he point that so many others are realising Win8, is no way better than Win7 and is not for the average PC user.

I was chatting yesterday with a professor at a local university, he is head of the IT/ Computer Sciences courses and he reckons Win8 is *******  (insert lengthy colourful description , I can't print what he actually said) .

(Posted from a Linux desktop )

[DavidR]

This really is what resonates for me:

I've been working with Windows 8 in one version or another for months now and there is simply nothing about it that would make me recommend it over Windows 7 or XP for that matter.
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Here's the real point. Most people upgrade their operating system only when they get something better from it and there's nothing significantly better about Windows 8.

I have been saying this for a very long time (I know Bob I haven't used it), where is the killer feature/function that would make people/me upgrade and I'm still waiting to hear of that. The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.

[bob3160]

The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.

I haven't been reading about it, I've been using it for almost a year.
I've already switched 2 laptops over to windows 8 and have no complaints and am planning to convert 2 desktops today.


Sometimes actions do speak louder than words.

[DavidR]

You miss out or selectively quote, takes it out of context.

I have been saying this for a very long time (I know Bob I haven't used it), where is the killer feature/function that would make people/me upgrade and I'm still waiting to hear of that. The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.

That is why I haven't updated this system From XP, Vista was a failure, Win7 better, but still no killer feature that I don't have and need in my existing OS.

[bob3160]

A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.

I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.
<snip>

I was also looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as I'm not sure about the in between 7" screen size in use compared to the 10.1" screen size. I guess I will have to look and play with them in a store first.

Google's Nexus 7 tablet gets an all-in-one toolkit

[Lisandro]

Wishing when will be the time of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10

[bob3160]

A little bit of Rain