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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: keano on December 21, 2012, 08:36:42 am
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Hi guys.
I'm looking at getting a new laptop. I know macs are much better in every way but I'm now looking for a windows operating system.
I've heard windows 8 is awesome but I've always liked 7. Does anyone have any advice?
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:popcornsoda:
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IMO Windows 7
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I've heard Windows 8 isn't very good but that wasn't the most reliable of sources.
My mate at work did the upgrade and he likes it so who knows. :evilgrin:
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:evilgrin:
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I think because its a "Bigger" Number then Win8 must be better , thats using my "Knob Length" philosophy
But then using my "0-60 times" philiosophy the lower the number the better , so Win7 !
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PS ... I'm sure there was another post about this recently :evilgrin:
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Although Win8 has some nice touches, they've made some annoying omissions... the feckin' START button for one and shutting down isn't the same (I've retrofitted a shutdown button).
Keep with Win7, you can always upgrade for about £25 if you really feel the need.
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What happened to last nights thread?
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What happened to last nights thread?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fych.me%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Fhuge_explosion.jpg&hash=a79c0b9b7689169efbef027ac87c91c45b1a625e)
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Ah well, at least the lad left with his dignity in tact.
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Come on guys, thats enough now :fighting2:
remember! Respect to all members. :drinking:
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Ah well, at least the lad left with his dignity in tact.
Has he left? How am I supposed to get my boot badge mechanism now!?!
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Ah well, at least the lad left with his dignity in tact.
Typo? :chicken:
However, yes, stick with Windows 7 until at least the first Service Pack is released for Windows 8.
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Ah well, at least the lad left with his dignity in tact.
Typo? :chicken:
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This may not apply to members here...
I bought my mum a new PC (my phone has a bigger memory than her old computer), and it came with Win8. Three weeks later, she still couldn't get on with it. My local computer repair shop owner said he'd had Win8 for a month (of daily use) and was just getting comfortable with it.
The main problem is the tiles on the 'home' screen which hides everything you need. :fighting2:
I'd say that it works better if you're a facebook and newsfeed addict, but it's totally unsuited to someone who uses a computer mainly at work and just wants a home PC for e-mails and photos. It's the change from old to new.
Incidentally, I complained to PC World, saying that I'd asked for the equivalent to a new Mini, and they'd sold me a helicopter. I accepted that they were both capable of getting to the shops, but not with my mother piloting them. They gave me a full refund!
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This may not apply to members here...
I bought my mum a new PC (my phone has a bigger memory than her old computer), and it came with Win8. Three weeks later, she still couldn't get on with it. My local computer repair shop owner said he'd had Win8 for a month (of daily use) and was just getting comfortable with it.
The main problem is the tiles on the 'home' screen which hides everything you need. :fighting2:
I'd say that it works better if you're a facebook and newsfeed addict, but it's totally unsuited to someone who uses a computer mainly at work and just wants a home PC for e-mails and photos. It's the change from old to new.
Incidentally, I complained to PC World, saying that I'd asked for the equivalent to a new Mini, and they'd sold me a helicopter. I accepted that they were both capable of getting to the shops, but not with my mother piloting them. They gave me a full refund!
Brilliant :happy2:
I've not tried windows 8 yet but looks more suited to a tablet/mobile phone.
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Get a mac nick.... i can help you get 15% off. :happy2: (and lets face it.... at their prices you need 15% off)
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Do people just not realise you can disable metro and make Win8 practically look like Win7?
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/software-and-web-apps/how-to-make-windows-8-look-like-windows-7-50009546/
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Do people just not realise you can disable metro and make Win8 practically look like Win7?
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/software-and-web-apps/how-to-make-windows-8-look-like-windows-7-50009546/
Nice link :happy2: Might look into getting Win 8 based on that.
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Do people just not realise you can disable metro and make Win8 practically look like Win7?
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/software-and-web-apps/how-to-make-windows-8-look-like-windows-7-50009546/
I wish I'd seen that, instead of trusting PC World, who said it couldn't be done. Incidentally, it would appear to be very difficult to downgrade to Win7 from Win8, and impossible if you've got the lowly (non-pro) versions of Win8.
On the upside, there are some great bargains to be had on Win7 PCs!
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Do people just not realise you can disable metro and make Win8 practically look like Win7?
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/software-and-web-apps/how-to-make-windows-8-look-like-windows-7-50009546/
I wish I'd seen that, instead of trusting PC World, who said it couldn't be done. Incidentally, it would appear to be very difficult to downgrade to Win7 from Win8, and impossible if you've got the lowly (non-pro) versions of Win8.
On the upside, there are some great bargains to be had on Win7 PCs!
You listened to what PC World says? They are just teenagers working part time at school or college mostly.
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I was thinking that. :signLOL:
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You listened to what PC World says? They are just teenagers working part time at school or college mostly.
Schoolboy error. Sorry! :ashamed: