- This is very sad, considering that the Windows is not even designed for tablets
Windows tablets outperform PlayBooks | FP Tech Desk | Financial Post07-21-11 11:01 AMLike 0 - This is very sad, considering that the Windows is not even designed for tablets
Windows tablets outperform PlayBooks | FP Tech Desk | Financial Post07-21-11 11:04 AMLike 0 - No...not really
If you really think about it, they are comparing a desktop/laptop OS vs. a tablet OS. It would be like comparing a cat/dog, or a car/truck, ect.
The Playbook is more versatile when it comes to handling local files, uploading, downloading, and saving them....compared to Android, WebOS, iOS, ect...07-21-11 11:06 AMLike 0 -
- Windows has been running on Tablets for a very long time. In fact it is called XP Tablet edition.
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Man it is like people think Apple invented the tablet.07-21-11 11:35 AMLike 0 -
- "Tablets using Microsoft Corp software saw stronger sales than the high-profile PlayBook from BlackBerry maker Research In Motion in the second quarter, according to Strategy Analytics.
Even though Microsoft has yet to launch a version of its Windows software designed specifically for tablet computers it still picked up a 4.6 percent share of the market in the second quarter compared with a 3.3 percent share for Playbook, which is based on RIM’s QNX software."
Does this make any sense? Microsoft has yet to launch it, but it is outselling playbook. Wow I better sell my playbook and get a non-existent windows tab right away! Typical BS from Reuters.07-21-11 12:53 PMLike 0 - Originally Posted by blackjack93117Does this make any sense? Microsoft has yet to launch it, but it is outselling playbook.
Windows XP, Vista, and now Windows 7 all have tablet components/features in the OS. Therefore, when you install one of these systems on a tablet (such as the ASUS EP121 that I have), the OS enables the tablet specific features. In other words, Windows tablets exist now. They are selling now. They are selling well enough to be selling better than the PlayBook. Heck, Windows tablets have been around for a long time, and long before Apple introduced the iPad.
What they are saying is that there is no Windows OS specifically for tablets. Think Windows 8. That OS will have an actual interface (versus just some extra features like Windows does now) for tablets that includes recognition for bezel gestures, large touch input icons, etc. much like the current Windows phones.
It's really not that difficult to follow along if you try.07-21-11 01:01 PMLike 5 - I'm not a big fan of the purple-ish interface either, if that's what you are referring to. Plus, I'm still up in the air about the Metro concept. More details for those interested:
Microsoft: First Official Pictures Of Windows 8 For Tablets Actually Look Pretty Good07-21-11 01:46 PMLike 0 - All the "Tiles" stuff.. all looks too disjointed to me.
It's like the concept of "cloud storage". I don't like the idea of my files simply floating around on a cloud somewhere, I want to know specifically the their directory location. That's partly why I don't like the Libraries feature in Windows 7 - it's all too virtual for me. I can't stand having several different folders monitored under one virtual "Pictures" library for example.
Same thing with the tile concept behind Windows 8 - I don't want hocus pocus magic at the front end.
At least it is still Windows behind it all.
In hindsight, I should have bout the HP Slate 500. Proper pen support and no wondering if apps like Adobe reader will ever have bookmark support.07-21-11 02:05 PMLike 0 - I don't think the whole 'Windows' tablet is much of a discussion.
As far as I understand from the CB posts, Microsoft is supporting RIM on the PB by having apps like BING installed. There is also discussion that some form of MS Office will also be available. Judging from past sales performance of MS tablets, I doubt there will be much competition to RIM. MS trying to load a stripped down Windows OS onto a tablet is a bearLast edited by mandony; 07-21-11 at 03:11 PM.
Shake likes this.07-21-11 03:09 PMLike 1 - *facepalm*
Windows XP, Vista, and now Windows 7 all have tablet components/features in the OS. Therefore, when you install one of these systems on a tablet (such as the ASUS EP121 that I have), the OS enables the tablet specific features. In other words, Windows tablets exist now. They are selling now. They are selling well enough to be selling better than the PlayBook. Heck, Windows tablets have been around for a long time, and long before Apple introduced the iPad.
What they are saying is that there is no Windows OS specifically for tablets. Think Windows 8. That OS will have an actual interface (versus just some extra features like Windows does now) for tablets that includes recognition for bezel gestures, large touch input icons, etc. much like the current Windows phones.
It's really not that difficult to follow along if you try.
Don't get me wrong I love my PB and the price point compared to the Windows tablet I want but I think I need to make this picture my avatar.
AND the Playbook and the Windows Machines and the iPads are all different animals.
Playbook is a great form factor that can use apps but doesn't need to.
iPads need apps.
MS Tablets are actually computers. You just can't compare the 2.Last edited by flyersfan76; 07-21-11 at 05:26 PM.
Laura Knotek likes this.07-21-11 05:18 PMLike 1 - I don't think the whole 'Windows' tablet is much of a discussion.
As far as I understand from the CB posts, Microsoft is supporting RIM on the PB by having apps like BING installed. There is also discussion that some form of MS Office will also be available. Judging from past sales performance of MS tablets, I doubt there will be much competition to RIM. MS trying to load a stripped down Windows OS onto a tablet is a bear
The only thing that my Tablet PC leaves much to be desired is the battery life. But I bought it almost 3 years ago so technologies change.07-21-11 05:29 PMLike 0 - 07-21-11 05:46 PMLike 0
- I agree. I have Office 2010 Professional. The full genuine Office Suite leaves DocsToGo, OpenOffice, and all the other pretenders in the dust.07-21-11 07:22 PMLike 0
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So why does dataviz seem to have better products for all the other platforms? Why no dataviz PDF reader for the PlayBook?07-21-11 10:02 PMLike 0 - *facepalm*
Windows XP, Vista, and now Windows 7 all have tablet components/features in the OS. Therefore, when you install one of these systems on a tablet (such as the ASUS EP121 that I have), the OS enables the tablet specific features. In other words, Windows tablets exist now. They are selling now. They are selling well enough to be selling better than the PlayBook. Heck, Windows tablets have been around for a long time, and long before Apple introduced the iPad.
What they are saying is that there is no Windows OS specifically for tablets. Think Windows 8. That OS will have an actual interface (versus just some extra features like Windows does now) for tablets that includes recognition for bezel gestures, large touch input icons, etc. much like the current Windows phones.
It's really not that difficult to follow along if you try.07-22-11 06:33 AMLike 0
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