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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:53 am Post subject: Windows 8 available today
So who is picking up Windows 8 or should i say Xbox-8.. lol I hear the new windows is just like the Xbox 360 Dashboard.. I can't imagine I'd enjoy that on my pc..
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Today is a big day for everyone here at Microsoft, as Windows 8 and Surface is now available. If you haven’t had a chance to play around with Windows 8 yet, you should check out the Windows blog on what to expect. If you are an Xbox 360 owners will be using Windows 8 you have a lot of great stuff in store for you and I wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of them. Xbox is being delivered as the premium entertainment experience on Windows 8, with four Windows 8-style apps launching today: Xbox Games, Xbox Video, Xbox Music and Xbox SmartGlass. Xbox Games, Xbox Video and Xbox Music are preinstalled and the default experiences on Windows 8 and Xbox SmartGlass is available now as a free download in the Windows Store.
These apps will be available today on Windows 8 tablets and PCs and will become available on Windows Phone 8 when it ships.
Xbox SmartGlass
The power of companion scenarios come to life in new ways with Xbox SmartGlass, a new free Xbox app which enables your PC, tablet and phone to connect to your Xbox console in an intelligent way. Use your tablet to launch and navigate a movie on your TV and get rich details on the cast, crew and storyline. Pull the movie back to your tablet to finish watching it on the go. Use your phone or tablet as another great remote, and easily navigate your entertainment and menus by simple flicks, gestures and pinch and zoom.
Xbox Music
Xbox Music is the ultimate all-in-one music service, and features free streaming music on Windows 8* and Windows RT devices, as well as the ability to buy songs and albums**, an Xbox Music Pass**, artist-based radio via Smart DJ, plus comprehensive discovery from one of the world’s largest music catalogs. It’s a brand-new service, built from the ground up to meet all your music needs across your tablet, PC, phone and TV. Xbox Music is one of three pre-installed Xbox apps in Windows 8.
Xbox Video
With Xbox Video, you can browse and search the latest blockbuster movies and last night’s episode of your favorite TV shows, with more than 150,000 movies and TV shows available globally. You can buy a TV episode and rent or buy the movie of your choice. In addition to having access to the latest movies and TV shows, you can also see your videos in your local collection and play them back in a touch-optimized playback experience on your Windows 8 PC or tablet.
Xbox Games
Back in August, I posted the list of the first wave of games coming in Windows 8. With Xbox on Windows 8, we created easy entry points into the types of entertainment that you’ll enjoy, including games. The Games app prominently features your Avatar, profile, friends and Gamerscore and allows you to explore your friends’ avatars, compare gamer stats and browse any of the top panels including Spotlight, Games Activity, Windows Games and Xbox Game Marketplace. Through these panels, learn about new games for your Windows 8 PC or tablet, or purchase digital Xbox 360 games and queue them to download on the console. The Games Activity Panel includes all of the games you own, with Xbox LIVE titles played on the console, phone and Windows to help you easily find games with Achievements, leaderboards and a connection to your friends on the Xbox LIVE service.
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:08 am Post subject:
Ill wait for Windows 9 LOL _________________________________________________________
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:10 am Post subject:
It still has the option to run as legacy or like Win 7 if need be I heard but for the tablets, my friend says he loved windows 8. For the first time ever, I am actually considering a tablet now. _________________________________________________________ 10% VIP Discount (Coupon Code: HQ-VIP-001 ) - Signup for web hosting at www.TweakedHosting.com/clients/aff.php?aff=004 and earn the HQ network of sites recurring income!
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:25 am Post subject:
If I get a tablet, its going to be a Samsung LOL _________________________________________________________
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:40 am Post subject:
hellblazer55 wrote:
If I get a tablet, its going to be a Samsung LOL
... with Windows 8! lol _________________________________________________________ 10% VIP Discount (Coupon Code: HQ-VIP-001 ) - Signup for web hosting at www.TweakedHosting.com/clients/aff.php?aff=004 and earn the HQ network of sites recurring income!
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject:
hahaha! _________________________________________________________ 10% VIP Discount (Coupon Code: HQ-VIP-001 ) - Signup for web hosting at www.TweakedHosting.com/clients/aff.php?aff=004 and earn the HQ network of sites recurring income!
you still have the standard desktop like windows 7. it is the start menu that is set up similar to the xbox dash, it is very integrated though, i have been running the beta for windows 8 for a couple months and its actually really nice, which is saying alot i have never like windows much _________________________________________________________
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:34 am Post subject:
After using Windows 8 for a couple of minutes _________________________________________________________
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject:
I like the new xbox dashboard that I've been using for almost 2 months. I wouldn't mind something like that on a computer for the family. For me personally I'd switch to win 7 for my work but Windows 8 looks great for the kids and wives. It's sort of like a Subaru, well made, safe and practical with excellent handling so they can have an easy and pleasant trip. LOL
My problem with a Linux GUI even while some are nice is the 'something missing feeling' and the glitches galore nut for web servers Linux is great. _________________________________________________________ 10% VIP Discount (Coupon Code: HQ-VIP-001 ) - Signup for web hosting at www.TweakedHosting.com/clients/aff.php?aff=004 and earn the HQ network of sites recurring income!
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