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Great article!!! This is conundrum I am facing. I moved to the PC world in 92, after starting my slow move away from Amiga. I loved my Amiga but soon, the coolest games were on the PC (even if they were in EGA). I’ve been through every Windows release since (I was one of the few who had no problems with Windows ME and loved it.) I started using a Windows Mobile device in 2004 and finally went Android in 2010 because the wait for Windows Phone 7 was so long. Plus, at the time, VPN and Outlook syncing were very important to me and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why Microsoft left those out (Especially Outlook syncing.) I started syncing my Outlook with my Android phone via Companion link but finally “went to the dark side” and decided to let Google sync my contacts and calendar. Missed the task syncing but finally filled that gap with Cozi (and OneNote). I did pick up an ASUS Transformer Prime and while it is a joy to “consume” media, I still can’t find practical uses for it. My work is a Microsoft world. I need Office, I need visual studio, I need my video editing programs. Nothing comes close to that with my Android devices. I’ve been tempted a few times to “Get A Mac” for my videos but don’t have the money to invest. So, here I am, stuck with several devices and still desire for less devices and one powerful mobile solution. I simply can’t wait to see what Windows 8 tablets will be like. If they make an “Transformer” like Windows 8 tablet, my world may finally be simplified.
Windows is needed in the corporate/business world (for Office etc.) but not the average world (where you get by on tablets). Microsoft thinks that people will jump at Windows tablets because they can run Office etc. but by ignoring tablets for so long people have got used to running non-MS office applications (Smart Office, Quick Office etc.) on their tablets. People suddenly realize that they can do most things without Windows. This is dangerous for MS as the average user no longer needs Windows in 2012 while more corporate/business people are finding ways of doing windows-type things on their Ipads. Microsoft say you need a Windows tablet to do this and that but I’ve seen my professor doing most PC things on his tablet. 2011 was the beginning of the post-pc era. Legacy programme makers must convert to apps or face a dire future where they cater for a select and shrinking market and it is the market that is ultimately going to determine the winner and who dominates the market now? Apple.
I have to mention Quick Office…I have a MAJOR problem with it on my Android tablet. If I am entering text in a document and I happen to walk away, do something else and come back after the tablet has gone to sleep, it totally closes the app and I’ve lost ALL I’ve typed since the last save…not sure if this is an Adroid problem or QuickOffice but since then, I’ve broken out my laptop for “real” work…
Yes. Microsoft Windows is needed because is so so much better that the other. I try to use other OS and still far away from Microsoft Windows & Office. And Windows 8 brings capability that Linux is not in the same level.
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Great article!!! This is conundrum I am facing. I moved to the PC world in 92, after starting my slow move away from Amiga. I loved my Amiga but soon, the coolest games were on the PC (even if they were in EGA). I’ve been through every Windows release since (I was one of the few who had no problems with Windows ME and loved it.) I started using a Windows Mobile device in 2004 and finally went Android in 2010 because the wait for Windows Phone 7 was so long. Plus, at the time, VPN and Outlook syncing were very important to me and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why Microsoft left those out (Especially Outlook syncing.) I started syncing my Outlook with my Android phone via Companion link but finally “went to the dark side” and decided to let Google sync my contacts and calendar. Missed the task syncing but finally filled that gap with Cozi (and OneNote). I did pick up an ASUS Transformer Prime and while it is a joy to “consume” media, I still can’t find practical uses for it. My work is a Microsoft world. I need Office, I need visual studio, I need my video editing programs. Nothing comes close to that with my Android devices. I’ve been tempted a few times to “Get A Mac” for my videos but don’t have the money to invest. So, here I am, stuck with several devices and still desire for less devices and one powerful mobile solution. I simply can’t wait to see what Windows 8 tablets will be like. If they make an “Transformer” like Windows 8 tablet, my world may finally be simplified.
Windows is needed in the corporate/business world (for Office etc.) but not the average world (where you get by on tablets). Microsoft thinks that people will jump at Windows tablets because they can run Office etc. but by ignoring tablets for so long people have got used to running non-MS office applications (Smart Office, Quick Office etc.) on their tablets. People suddenly realize that they can do most things without Windows. This is dangerous for MS as the average user no longer needs Windows in 2012 while more corporate/business people are finding ways of doing windows-type things on their Ipads. Microsoft say you need a Windows tablet to do this and that but I’ve seen my professor doing most PC things on his tablet. 2011 was the beginning of the post-pc era. Legacy programme makers must convert to apps or face a dire future where they cater for a select and shrinking market and it is the market that is ultimately going to determine the winner and who dominates the market now? Apple.
I have to mention Quick Office…I have a MAJOR problem with it on my Android tablet. If I am entering text in a document and I happen to walk away, do something else and come back after the tablet has gone to sleep, it totally closes the app and I’ve lost ALL I’ve typed since the last save…not sure if this is an Adroid problem or QuickOffice but since then, I’ve broken out my laptop for “real” work…
Yes. Microsoft Windows is needed because is so so much better that the other. I try to use other OS and still far away from Microsoft Windows & Office. And Windows 8 brings capability that Linux is not in the same level.