i***1
发帖数: 2534 | 1 http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Microsoft-Windows-
Here are 10 reasons why Windows 8 is in a good spot to challenge these other
tablet operating systems:
1. It’s Windows, after all
Like it or not, Windows is a huge force in the operating system market. The
OS has been installed on billions of computers around the globe, and there
are still millions that would rather use a Windows PC than any other device.
When Windows 8--which reportedly will work quite well with tablets--comes
to that form factor, it’s quite possible that many of those folks will want
a device running the OS. Windows cannot be discounted.
2. The enterprise might bite
Looking around the tablet space, there aren’t many solid options for
enterprise users. The Research In Motion BlackBerry PlayBook is a sub-par
corporate option, and the Cisco Cius, which launched over the summer, hasn’
t gained much traction, due to its Android installation. But tablets running
Windows 8 could be a different story for enterprise decision-makers. Not
only will it support the applications companies use, but it’ll also limit
productivity issues, since employees will be familiar with it. The corporate
world could very well drive the growth of Windows 8 tablets.
3. It’s not too late
Some say that Microsoft’s decision to jump into the tablet space now is a
mistake. They say that Windows 7 should have been more tablet-friendly, and
thus would have given Microsoft more time to try and limit Android’s
success. But such an opinion is short-sighted. The tablet market is poised
for huge growth in the coming years. And Microsoft might just be coming in
at the right time with Windows 8.
4. Vendors are lining up
The interesting difference between Windows 7 tablets and Windows 8 tablets
is that, unlike the former, several vendors are lining up to support the
latter. As of this writing, several companies, including Dell and Samsung,
are expected to bring Windows 8 tablets to the market. Realizing that,
Microsoft should have the kind of support it needs to take on Android and
iOS. Will that guarantee success? Of course not. But as more vendors jump on
Windows 8 tablets, Android and iOS could face increased pressure.
5. Consider the Motorola Mobility acquisition
Following that, it’s important to look at some of the factors that might
hurt Android. The most notable issue could be Google’s recent decision to
acquire Motorola Mobility. If the deal is approved by regulators, Google
will have an Android hardware vendor to itself. And other Android vendors,
like HTC and Samsung, could balk at that. If that happens, they might turn
to Microsoft and Windows 8.
6. Microsoft will spend the cash
Microsoft understands the importance of the tablet space. If the company can
’t solidify its position in that market, it could very well find itself on
the outside looking in at the most lucrative space in the industry. So, in
order to limit the chances of that, expect Microsoft to invest every last
dime on Windows 8 tablets. If that means acquiring companies, it’ll do it.
If that means investing in research and development, Microsoft will write
the checks. Tablets mean quite a bit to Microsoft right now, and it will
stop at nothing to get to where it wants to go.
7. It looks to be solid
Although details are somewhat slim on Windows 8 right now, the operating
system, which is being shown off at the BUILD Conference this week, looks to
be a fine option for consumers and enterprise users alike. The operating
system has a revamped design, complete with live tiles, as well as support
for a host of multitouch gestures that should only make it more appealing to
tablet users. On paper, Windows 8 appears to be a fine competitor to iOS
and Android.
8. Microsoft isn’t betting on Windows Phone 7
Too often, people make the mistake of believing that simply because
Microsoft hasn’t been successful in the smartphone market with Windows
Phone 7, the company won’t have a chance of succeeding with tablets and
Windows 8. The reality is Microsoft’s troubles in the smartphone market
have nothing to do with its chances in the tablet space. What’s more,
Windows 8 is a much stronger platform than Windows Phone 7.
9. Microsoft might play the hardware game
As discussed, Google is breaking into the hardware space with its
acquisition of Motorola Mobility. And that could very well hurt Android’s
adoption if other vendors get concerned of Motorola’s ties with Google. But
if they don’t become concerned and Android continues to be the top choice
among vendors, Microsoft might just try to acquire a hardware vendor of its
own. After all, it has the cash to do it, and the move could help bolster
its own operating system’s market share in the tablet space. Simply put, if
Microsoft enters the tablet-development market, it could make Windows 8 an
even greater threat to Android and IOS.
10. The OS market is becoming consolidated
Last month, Hewlett-Packard announced that it was leaving the tablet space,
and all but turning its back on the operating system running on its TouchPad
, webOS. With that decision, HP left RIM’s BlackBerry OS alone to compete
against iOS and Android. When Windows 8 comes into the market, there will be
just four competitors. That’s not a lot of competition. Whether RIM will
be able to sustain itself in the tablet space remains to be seen. As the
tablet OS market continues to consolidate, Android and iOS might only need
to worry about Windows 8. And at that point, the race will be on to find out
which of the three will be able to cement itself as the long-term leader. | M*****n
发帖数: 2948 | 2 看来明年可以换电脑了，
win8，ivy bridge都出来了 | i***1
发帖数: 2534 | 3 本来准备今年black friday抢个台式机,现在犹豫要不要等win8...
【在 M*****n 的大作中提到】
: 看来明年可以换电脑了，
: win8，ivy bridge都出来了
| k*****y
发帖数: 744 | 4 这个没有太大矛盾吧...
【在 i***1 的大作中提到】
: 本来准备今年black friday抢个台式机,现在犹豫要不要等win8...
| r*****l
发帖数: 2859 | 5 猥亵android，一定。猥亵iOS，不一定。
other
The
device.
want
【在 i***1 的大作中提到】
: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Microsoft-Windows-
: Here are 10 reasons why Windows 8 is in a good spot to challenge these other
: tablet operating systems:
: 1. It’s Windows, after all
: Like it or not, Windows is a huge force in the operating system market. The
: OS has been installed on billions of computers around the globe, and there
: are still millions that would rather use a Windows PC than any other device.
: When Windows 8--which reportedly will work quite well with tablets--comes
: to that form factor, it’s quite possible that many of those folks will want
: a device running the OS. Windows cannot be discounted.
| a***e
发帖数: 27968 | 6 得等windows 8.3
你几时听说过 M$上个东西就能用的？
【在 M*****n 的大作中提到】
: 看来明年可以换电脑了，
: win8，ivy bridge都出来了
| h*********r
发帖数: 10182 | 7 win8的os is not free.
phone and tablet must be more expensive. will the consumer buy it? | M*****n
发帖数: 2948 | 8 There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets, and
presumably, not for Media Centers either
【在 h*********r 的大作中提到】
: win8的os is not free.
: phone and tablet must be more expensive. will the consumer buy it?
| m*****d
发帖数: 13718 | 9 刚下完，有空装一个试试
【在 a***e 的大作中提到】
: 得等windows 8.3
: 你几时听说过 M$上个东西就能用的？
| n*w
发帖数: 3393 | 10 win 7，2008，r2, office 2007, 2010，sql server 2008, r2似乎出来就用没什么问
题。
【在 a***e 的大作中提到】
: 得等windows 8.3
: 你几时听说过 M$上个东西就能用的？
| | | h*********r
发帖数: 10182 | 11 require >10G system storage for tablet?
我说的是对一个tablet来说，同样的硬件配置win8估计要比android贵50-100刀。
【在 M*****n 的大作中提到】
: There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets, and
: presumably, not for Media Centers either
| x****u
发帖数: 12955 | 12
That's going to kill it right then and there. Plus, getting a tablet OS to
be compatible with normal desktop applications is pointless. The interface
developed for one does not work when run in a machine with completely
different interaction method.
【在 h*********r 的大作中提到】
: require >10G system storage for tablet?
: 我说的是对一个tablet来说，同样的硬件配置win8估计要比android贵50-100刀。
| y*******d
发帖数: 1765 | 13 why it's pointless?
I'm not saying it will be perfect on both platform.
But thinking it in this way, you get a OK tablet version of all your desktop
applications, doesn't it sounds very attractive?
Ppl talking about app stores, thinking about every free things you get from
your desktop will have a OK tablet version?
There will be some gap between those ported application and the applications
designed for tablets, but the point is you get an ok version instead of
nothing.
to
interface
【在 x****u 的大作中提到】
:
: That's going to kill it right then and there. Plus, getting a tablet OS to
: be compatible with normal desktop applications is pointless. The interface
: developed for one does not work when run in a machine with completely
: different interaction method.
| T**0
发帖数: 564 | 14 这标题表面上挺微软, 实际很悲哀. 打Win95以后, 消费者领域Windows什么时候曾落到过"对谁谁有威胁"的境地啊. | x****u
发帖数: 12955 | 15
desktop
from
applications
You are talking about port application to the tablet instead of the tablet
OS run the desktop application directly. Two completely different things.
Windows 8 claims to be able to run both. And it's pointless because a
tablet use fingers and desktop application uses mouse for interaction. The
interface developed for interaction with mouse will be severely hampered
when restricted to the much less precise finger touch. It may be ok on an
emergency basis, but as day to day use, you'll get more frustration out of
the experience than any utility.
【在 y*******d 的大作中提到】
: why it's pointless?
: I'm not saying it will be perfect on both platform.
: But thinking it in this way, you get a OK tablet version of all your desktop
: applications, doesn't it sounds very attractive?
: Ppl talking about app stores, thinking about every free things you get from
: your desktop will have a OK tablet version?
: There will be some gap between those ported application and the applications
: designed for tablets, but the point is you get an ok version instead of
: nothing.
:
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