Windows 8 Clubhouse

Dos101 · Oct 15, 2012

Arciks said:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/productID.257641900

link is for version i bought

Looks like it should come with the installation media, as it says that for 24.99 you have the option of also downloading starting October 26th.

Jaffakeik · Oct 15, 2012

thanks a lot for info, hope it will be like it should be,dont want to use torrents

or pay extra for software

Drone · Oct 15, 2012

Hm interesting ... there's also W8 Pro Pack

Dos101 · Oct 16, 2012

For those that watch The Walking Dead Windows 8 Walking Dead Commercial - YouTube

suraswami · Oct 16, 2012

its been a while since I visited this thread, I have few questions (might have already been answered too)

1. I plan to install Windows 8, how does battery life compare with Windows 7?
2. Does it still integrate well with Windows Home Server (not the 2011 version)?
3. Bluray movies - Do I still need a third party software to decode/watch or is there something built-in?
4. CPU thread scheduling issue much better or acts the same like W7 (especially for BD processors).

thanks

:toast:

tacosRcool · Oct 16, 2012

Drone said:
Hm interesting ... there's also W8 Pro Pack

That's got media center and some other programs to get the "full" Windows 8 Pro experience

Dos101 · Oct 18, 2012

Surface Pro and RT spec comparison can be found here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article...rface-rt-pro-specifications-comparison-144545

Info on Office 2013 for Surface RT can be found here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article...fice-2013-home-student-2013-rt-preview-144542

Both have been added to the OP.

EDIT: Some info for anyone wondering what the differences are with the OS between Surface RT and Surface Pro http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-rt-redmond-problem-144554

suraswami said:
its been a while since I visited this thread, I have few questions (might have already been answered too)

1. I plan to install Windows 8, how does battery life compare with Windows 7?
2. Does it still integrate well with Windows Home Server (not the 2011 version)?
3. Bluray movies - Do I still need a third party software to decode/watch or is there something built-in?
4. CPU thread scheduling issue much better or acts the same like W7 (especially for BD processors).

thanks

1. MUCH, much better. On my mid-2010 Macbook Pro I would get just under 3 hours with Windows 7, where as I now get around 5.5 hours with Windows 8
2. I would assume it would integrate the same as Windows 7 did, though I have not tried the connector software yet.
3. Currently you still need a 3rd party player for Blu-Ray's, though this COULD change in the future.
4. Not sure, wonder if anyone with a BD system and Windows 8 installed could do a comparison for us?

Dos101 · Oct 19, 2012

Apparently there are now over 5000 apps in the Microsoft Store http://www.neowin.net/news/report-windows-store-now-has-over-5000-windows-8-apps

Pretty good for an OS that isn't even shipping yet.

Guitar · Oct 19, 2012

$499 Surface RT sold out first day apparently. Might be a good sign...

Easy Rhino · Oct 19, 2012

probably not going to buy a windows tablet but i am still really enjoying windows 8. it is much better than windows 7.

Dos101 · Oct 22, 2012

Links, links, and more links...oh my!

Some reading while we wait until the 26th for the release of Windows 8 :toast:

Office web apps for Skydrive now live

Microsoft Touch Mouse gets Windows 8 Support

Ars-Technica in depth look look at Windows RT and the programming decisions behind Windows 8

Windows 8 Hulu Plus app now available

Photos of Microsoft's New York City Store

Some short reviews on various parts of Windows 8 from Winsupersite.com

Windows 8 Review, Part 1: The Desktop

Windows 8 Review, Part 2: You Got Your Metro in My Windows

Windows 8 Review, Part 3: The New Metro Platform

Windows 8 Review, Part 4: Productivity Apps

Windows 8 Review, Part 5: Entertainment Apps

EDIT:

Also updated the OP with a link to download the Media Feature Pack for the N and KN versions of Windows 8 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30685

H82LUZ73 · Oct 22, 2012

Dos101 said:
Surface Pro and RT spec comparison can be found here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article...rface-rt-pro-specifications-comparison-144545

Info on Office 2013 for Surface RT can be found here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article...fice-2013-home-student-2013-rt-preview-144542

Both have been added to the OP.

EDIT: Some info for anyone wondering what the differences are with the OS between Surface RT and Surface Pro http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-rt-redmond-problem-144554

1. MUCH, much better. On my mid-2010 Macbook Pro I would get just under 3 hours with Windows 7, where as I now get around 5.5 hours with Windows 8
2. I would assume it would integrate the same as Windows 7 did, though I have not tried the connector software yet.
3. Currently you still need a 3rd party player for Blu-Ray's, though this COULD change in the future.
4. Not sure, wonder if anyone with a BD system and Windows 8 installed could do a comparison for us?

4,Yep have to have Power-DVD here for me to watch BD,No difference then Win7.Other than no BD native (could be in the $10 upgrade for media centre, not sure though)support Win8 just rocks.

Crap Daddy · Oct 23, 2012

A question for those of you in the know, the download version which will be available on the 26th can be installed on a different machine after a while, so it will not be like an OEM version? Will the download come in the form of an iso file so we can burn a disc?

Dos101 · Oct 23, 2012

Looks like Microsoft has updated the SmartGlass app.

H82LUZ73 said:
4,Yep have to have Power-DVD here for me to watch BD,No difference then Win7.Other than no BD native (could be in the $10 upgrade for media centre, not sure though)support Win8 just rocks.

Ya kinda sucks there's no native playback, wonder if it was a licensing issue?

Crap Daddy said:
A question for those of you in the know, the download version which will be available on the 26th can be installed on a different machine after a while, so it will not be like an OEM version? Will the download come in the form of an iso file so we can burn a disc?

I'm not sure of to be honest, but that would be a good question for Paul Thurrott

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 23, 2012

Dos101 said:
Ya kinda sucks there's no native playback, wonder if it was a licensing issue?

Sure...a licensing issue in that they didn't want to pay for one. They have plenty of arguments such as "no one has optical drives anymore" but money is really what it boils down to, as is usually the case.

Have only tried a few so far and no just-released movies but I play BRs fine with the 64-bit version of VLC + AACS add on (Google it) under Windows 7. Will try 8 when I get the chance. Really glad I don't need any Cyberlink crapware on my box starting with it's exhorbitant price.

EDIT: The Ars Technica article linked above is fantastic. It goes deep into software development technical history as it related to OS's, particularly Windows.

Dos101 · Oct 23, 2012

Review of the Asus Vivo Tab RT from The Verge, and here is one from PCMag

EDIT:

Here's the Asus Vivo Tab RT review from Ars Technica. Being Ars Technica this one holds more weight IMHO.

Wrigleyvillain said:
Sure...a licensing issue in that they didn't want to pay for one. They have plenty of arguments such as "no one has optical drives anymore" but money is really what it boils down to, as is usually the case.

Have only tried a few so far and no just-released movies but I play BRs fine with the 64-bit version of VLC + AACS add on (Google it) under Windows 7. Will try 8 when I get the chance. Really glad I don't need any Cyberlink crapware on my box starting with it's exhorbitant price.

EDIT: The Ars Technica article linked above is fantastic. It goes deep into software development technical history as it related to OS's, particularly Windows.

Ya that's probably true haha.

Hmm I didn't know that, thanks for the info! Was always wondering if there was a free way to play Blu-rays on a PC.

erixx · Oct 23, 2012

For Crap DAddy, there will be
1) Web install (no ISO involved), MS promotes it as the easiest...
2) Iso download
3) DVD media

The article was a bit hard to find so I link it:
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-tip-upgrade-windows-7-144322

Crap Daddy · Oct 23, 2012

erixx said:
For Crap DAddy, there will be
1) Web install (no ISO involved), MS promotes it as the easiest...
2) Iso download
3) DVD media

The article was a bit hard to find so I link it:
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-tip-upgrade-windows-7-144322

Thanks. Here's another question. I have Win 8 RP installed. Can I buy the "upgrade"?
I replaced a Vista OEM install with Win 8 RP a few months ago.

Dos101 · Oct 23, 2012

Crap Daddy said:
Thanks. Here's another question. I have Win 8 RP installed. Can I buy the "upgrade"?
I replaced a Vista OEM install with Win 8 RP a few months ago.

According to this, yes. http://www.geek.com/articles/news/windows-8-release-preview-can-be-upgraded-for-40-2012076/

erixx · Oct 23, 2012

Some say yes, some no. There are tricks to do it, but results vary. Maybe you can upgrade and correct eventual RP leftovers later...

Here is more info: http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-release-preview-users-eligible-for-40-rtm-upgrade

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 23, 2012

Dos101 said:
Hmm I didn't know that, thanks for the info! Was always wondering if there was a free way to play Blu-rays on a PC.

Yeah it's far from a perfect solution as I understand it (though neither is PowerDVD) plus no menus and shit but so far for me they play just fine. I was stoked. Can rip them too. Personally have tried Game Of Thrones season one release and an Interview With The Vampire blu ray my gf has.

Dos101 · Oct 24, 2012

Reviews for Surface RT are in:

All Things D
BGR
CNET
Engadget
The Verge
Gizmodo (terrible reviewer reviewing this, but I'll include it just the same)
AnandTech

Drone · Oct 24, 2012

Now even MSN.com has a W8 UI

(if you open it in IE)

Novulux · Oct 24, 2012

Running Enterprise Evaluation, picking up my copy of Pro on the 26th.

H82LUZ73 · Oct 24, 2012

Wrigleyvillain said:
Sure...a licensing issue in that they didn't want to pay for one. They have plenty of arguments such as "no one has optical drives anymore" but money is really what it boils down to, as is usually the case.

Have only tried a few so far and no just-released movies but I play BRs fine with the 64-bit version of VLC + AACS add on (Google it) under Windows 7. Will try 8 when I get the chance. Really glad I don't need any Cyberlink crapware on my box starting with it's exhorbitant price.

EDIT: The Ars Technica article linked above is fantastic. It goes deep into software development technical history as it related to OS's, particularly Windows.

Thanks never knew bout VLC,Just installed it and about to try it on the The Mummy Dragon Emperor BD.

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Windows 8 Clubhouse

Dos101

Jaffakeik

Drone

Dos101

suraswami

tacosRcool

Dos101

Dos101

Guitar

Easy Rhino

Linux Advocate

Dos101

H82LUZ73

Crap Daddy

Dos101

Wrigleyvillain

PTFO or GTFO

Dos101

erixx

Crap Daddy

Dos101

erixx

Wrigleyvillain

PTFO or GTFO

Dos101

Drone

Novulux

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