90sgamer Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 http://lifehacker.com/5889270/download-the-windows-8-consumer-preview-now Microsoft just released a new version of Win 8, this time aimed at consumers. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso Direct Links: Win 8 Consumer Preview 64bit Win 8 Consumer Preview 32bit Beta Product Key: DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmb938 Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I liked the Dev preview better. Had a start menu, the shut down button was easy to get to which now you have to log out then shut down. It seems a little bit slower as well. Now it is even more blah to try and use it without a touch screen. Microsoft better think of things with non-touch based computers because touch screens are still expensive and most people will not buy one just to upgrade windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sgamer Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Yeah, it really doesn't make a lot of sense. The metro UI just isn't useful for desktops. Why not fork it off into a version optimized for touchpads and one optimized for desktops? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I wouldn't fret too much with Metro UI, someone is bound to come up with a way to disable it on retail if M$ doesn't just give us the option built-in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I hope to God they don't find some way to incorporate hotmail into this... On the top left in the screenshot, the guy's name and picture reminded me of msn/hotmail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I hope to God they don't find some way to incorporate hotmail into this... On the top left in the screenshot, the guy's name and picture reminded me of msn/hotmail. Probably part of the Windows Live account. They use that on the Zune software too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sgamer Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxbHawhzACA&feature=plcp&context=C3e7b85fUDOEgsToPDskLYG0ew_RjoSuHD14rIQBzS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Okay I am actually using it right now and I am NOT impressed, I have seen nothing that looks to me like it might be impressive. Okay I like the weather app, but that is about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 in the process of downloading, already made an image of my setup so I'll post back later with my thoughts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheGamer11 Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 http://hexus.net/tech/tech-explained/software/31765-how-install-windows-8-usb-drive/ Here ya go guys, in case yous are interested... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il_napoletano Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) just downloaded it(the trail) will tell you guys my opinion..on how windows has just copied Mac OSX lion.........don't be hating...lol edit: prepare for war... Edited February 29, 2012 by Il_napoletano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flareback Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 I'm downloading it now. I'll give it a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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