Windows 8.1 review (Whats Different) >4 sizes for Live tiles(LARGE added) >Start button (Though does nothing but take u to the metro UI, It does help solve the precious click on no mans land) >apps(SIDE-BY-SIDE APPS ARE A LOT MORE USEFUL) >Apps can now me resized to share the same screen in different sizes and not locked to the 25/75 or 50/50 screen limitation of windows 8) > BING IS DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO 8.1 >SkyDrive sync (The sync engine is built directly in, and Microsoft has made some smart improvements to the way that files sync to Windows 8.1 PCs. Instead of pulling down the entire SkyDrive storage to a local PC, it loads icons, and just enough information required to identify the file. When you open the file, it downloads it on the spot.) >Internet Explorer 11 -->WebGL support with IE11 -->IE supports unlimited tabs --> Microsoft is neglecting its desktop version while competitors like Google continue to push extensions, apps, and even a full OS within the browser. >Windows Store -->EVERY SINGLE BUILT-IN APP HAS BEEN IMPROVED -->Facebook app has been added which is worth the wait. -->A refreshed Windows Store ties these all together. Its the portal for new apps and even new versions of Windows, and now it automatically updates everything in the background. The Store’s new design makes it a lot easier to find the apps youre looking for, but its app selection is still lackluster: there are too many fake Facebook, YouTube, and other unofficial apps, and too few great third-party options. Its a similar situation to Windows Phone in many ways, but at least Facebook now has its own app and others are starting to show interest in the platform. Its a key part of Microsofts success or failure with Windows 8 and Windows RT on tablets (and a much bigger problem for RT, since legacy apps still work on Windows 8.1), and the company needs developers to build out the Store. Windows 8 gave a glimpse of a possible future. Windows 8.1 gives us a good solid look at it. Were not there yet. But were getting there. THE VERGE REVIEW SCORE : 8.8 =GOOD STUFF *Free for Windows 8 users *Great new Snap Views for side-by-side apps *Bing search integration *SkyDrive sync improvements =BAD STUFF *Still awkward to control with traditional keyboards and mice *A lack of Windows 8-style apps *No true windowing on Windows 8 style apps, full-screen *Lack of desktop improvements arstechnica/information-technology/2013/10/windows-8-1-what-a-difference-a-year-makes/4/ theverge/2013/10/17/4845142/windows-8-1-review
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:21:15 +0000
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