Now that you’ve all groaned over my “punny” choice of title for this post, let’s get down to it!
In my post on why I think Windows 8 is like the Water Bear, I voiced some concerns over adopting Windows 8 for desktop PCs and how that would impact my ability to perform my current job. Here’s a quick rebuttal to why I think Windows 8 isn’t completely doomed, especially when paired with the Surface tablet:
Sharing and Consuming is easy on Windows 8
After I finally relented and got a tablet (a Nook – before I was running out of shelf space for my books), I realized that I spent most of my content consumption time on my tablet. It was easy enough to watch a video, look out for e-mail notifications, or Facebook updates while reading a book. The Windows 8 Metro mode is better for sharing content or getting quick glance updates. This is perfect for when I don’t want to go to my laptop or use my tiny phone screen.
The Surface has a keyboard, for those of us who survive on haptic feedback.
The most prominent complaint I had with modern tablets was the lack of a keyboard. As a touch-typist, it is literally impossible for me to type with a touch-screen. If I can’t generate written content, this takes away half of the usefulness of a tablet.
Luckily, the Surface has a keyboard that easily stores away when you’re not using it. It’s also not a detached accessory, so it (hopefully) has the same stability that a laptop has, with all the bonuses of a touch-tablet.
So while Windows 8 might be destined to be hated by enterprise users for all time, I see some potential for casual end-use.
To read more about why Windows 8 isn’t doomed:
- Hey, Windows 8 doesn’t suck – Peter Yared from Cnet
- Living with the Windows 8 Start screen – Sebastian Anthony from ExtremeTech
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