Are The Features In Windows 8 Enough To Make An Upgrade Purchase Worth It?
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Good post! You do realize that there is another public, free, release after the consumer preview, right? There is a release candidate coming this summer. That version should be more polished and may have an expire date further than that of the Consumer Preview. So, you might be able to stick with Windows 8 RC for a year and a half; by that time, it might be a time to buy a new PC.
Great post.
Only if there are inovative Windows 8 PC design which bring a significant added value over a Windows 7 PC, or if Microsoft implement a true desktop mode as well as much more consistent transition from Metro to desktop.
Otherwise i will probably stay with Windows 7 and consider checking for Linux distros candidates for dual booting.
As for me I like the way windows 8 consumer preview performs…Unlike 7 it has drive monitoring and the option to refresh your pc and all other useful features so yes id upgrade when the full version is out
I prefer it to Windows 7 because it does all Windows 7 does and much more. I’ve always had a problem with the prices of Windows though, especially when Mac is selling their OS for $29. So, I’ve never bought an upgrade, and will continue that trend until the upgrade prices drop.