Windows 8 - 2

Pazx · 09-21-2013

I have a Windows 8 laptop, and it's rubbish. I try to always use desktop mode, but some things are just awful about it. I want to open the start menu and search for a program, not switch to a tablet display and slide through heaps of ****ING MASSIVE icons.

kenthefruit · 09-21-2013

So I'm steering more toward Win7, I'll search for some more Windows 7 laptops tomorrow and get your opinions. I really can't stand touchscreens, or the feel of Win8's tablet look.

Talon · 09-21-2013

Posted by Pazx

I have a Windows 8 laptop, and it's rubbish. I try to always use desktop mode, but some things are just awful about it. I want to open the start menu and search for a program, not switch to a tablet display and slide through heaps of ****ING MASSIVE icons.

you can actually move your mouse to the top right of the screen and search

Pazx · 09-21-2013

Posted by Talon

you can actually move your mouse to the top right of the screen and search

Which is REALLY ANNOYING when you do it accidentally.

I just want a start menu.

Talon · 09-21-2013

yeah, I find lack of easy access to libraries really irritating. If a Start menu were in Win8 I'd like it a lot more.

Rexx · 09-21-2013

Posted by TwistedWizard

Acer:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+A...&skuId=9773154
HP:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pav...&skuId=1739112
Asus?:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+1...&skuId=1664618

Exactly why I don't want Windows 8, it looks like a tablet to me, and not a laptop. I want a Laptop, not a tablet. Looks as if they made it just for convertible laptops.

Wow yeah. I would go with the HP no question. 250gb more storage. It has dedicated graphics so you would at least be capable of running some games. Plus the HP looks way better and its 20 bucks cheaper.

kenthefruit · 09-21-2013

Posted by Rexx

Wow yeah. I would go with the HP no question. 250gb more storage. It has dedicated graphics so you would at least be capable of running some games. Plus the HP looks way better and its 20 bucks cheaper.

Thanks, I was thinking of steering towards this laptop the most, even though it lacks Win7.

fp4 · 09-21-2013

I've been using Windows 8 for the last few months, as long as you have proper hardware support it works great.

One thing I highly recommend is buying a copy of StartIsBack and installing a dark theme. Aside from the changes to UAC (have to Run as Administrator with it off) it works great and is pretty much identical to my Windows 7 workflow but with the new performance increases and faster boot times.

kenthefruit · 09-21-2013

Posted by fp4

I've been using Windows 8 for the last few months, as long as you have proper hardware support it works great.

One thing I highly recommend is buying a copy of StartIsBack and installing a dark theme. Aside from the changes to UAC (have to Run as Administrator with it off) it works great and is pretty much identical to my Windows 7 workflow but with the new performance increases and faster boot times.

This looks great, thanks I'll be checking it out.

Crono · 09-21-2013

You can always get it and then download some mods to make it more like Windows 7.

Posted by twilit

Na, get one of these, man.

lol nice try.

Pazx · 09-22-2013

Oh hey I forgot to tell you something

Pavillion dv7 was great for me.

I have another Pavillion that has always been utter ****, not sure what model (I'll check eventually).

And I'm currently on an ENVY m6 (all HP) which has been decent so far.

kenthefruit · 09-22-2013

Posted by Pazx

Oh hey I forgot to tell you something

Pavillion dv7 was great for me.

I have another Pavillion that has always been utter ****, not sure what model (I'll check eventually).

And I'm currently on an ENVY m6 (all HP) which has been decent so far.

Looks like I know what Laptop I'm getting, thanks.

wildkeldeo · 09-22-2013

lol. I'm using a Windows 8 right now. There are a lot of problems with it though. It changes the date to a random day all day, every day
and turns off and on the sound constantly during YouTube videos. Yah.... Windows 8 is trying to take over the world! STOP THE MADNESS!!!

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Pazx amateur gay Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 3,372	I have a Windows 8 laptop, and it's rubbish. I try to always use desktop mode, but some things are just awful about it. I want to open the start menu and search for a program, not switch to a tablet display and slide through heaps of ****ING MASSIVE icons.

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kenthefruit 🍇🍏🍋🍊🍒 Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,330	So I'm steering more toward Win7, I'll search for some more Windows 7 laptops tomorrow and get your opinions. I really can't stand touchscreens, or the feel of Win8's tablet look.

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Talon don't call it a comeback Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8,268	yeah, I find lack of easy access to libraries really irritating. If a Start menu were in Win8 I'd like it a lot more.

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fp4 maymay ambassador Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,508	I've been using Windows 8 for the last few months, as long as you have proper hardware support it works great. One thing I highly recommend is buying a copy of StartIsBack and installing a dark theme. Aside from the changes to UAC (have to Run as Administrator with it off) it works great and is pretty much identical to my Windows 7 workflow but with the new performance increases and faster boot times.

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Pazx amateur gay Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 3,372	Oh hey I forgot to tell you something Pavillion dv7 was great for me. I have another Pavillion that has always been utter ****, not sure what model (I'll check eventually). And I'm currently on an ENVY m6 (all HP) which has been decent so far.

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wildkeldeo Superlative! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: (∿°○°)∿ Posts: 1,259	lol. I'm using a Windows 8 right now. There are a lot of problems with it though. It changes the date to a random day all day, every day and turns off and on the sound constantly during YouTube videos. Yah.... Windows 8 is trying to take over the world! STOP THE MADNESS!!!