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Whenever I talk publicly about Windows 8; Windows 8 enthusiasts are quick to point out all of the terrific things in Windows 8. Let's agree on that point. When I talk one on one with my customers however, other than the minority that are just apathetic about the interface and accept the high learning curve and the interface hassles; most I talk to absolutely do not like anything about the interface. The less than stellar reception from every day users is HUGE! I find myself configuring more and more Apple and Android devices. I feel MS seriously missed the mark this time.
I will not argue that Win 8 has some nice features. The absolutely (In my opinion) MISERABLE interface overwhelms all the positive things. Users should NOT have to get third party software like Classic Shell just to be able to be comfortable using the OS! Most I have talked to agree, it looks like a child designed the screen. Even the classic Desktop isn't. The missing and familiar start Icon is the first hassle. Not having a single click point to close Apps is the next. I feel a single click to close unwanted apps is FAR easier than non intuitive sweeping gestures. Control Panel is buried, and Windows self repair doesn't. A lot of features I used to use, have been removed, and features I don't use have been added. I don't give a flying biscuit about Aero, Transparent edges, or fancy graphics. I want it to work reliably, and be easy to use based on the products that came before this edition. Familiar and easily accessible features have either been buried, or deleted. Gestures are (to me) more complicated than clicking a mouse, and sometimes have to be repeated. The overall result is to kill my productivity. What once took me 2 clicks to access, now takes several gestures. Sometimes even with practice, I have to poke around, or repeat gestures to get what I want to come up. Based on my experience with Win 8, I will NOT own a Windows phone. Even with my unfamiliarity with the Android OS, I find it easier to use, and more pleasing aesthetically than Win 8. I have heard from the diehards, "you just have to get used to it". I've been using it for months, and STILL don't like the interface.
Now that I have expressed myself, I would like to start a discussion and hear form all 3 points of view. Those that like the interface and feel they can explain why they like it; Those that Don't have any strong feelings either way, and those that don't like the interface (All or part.).
Has Microsoft seriously missed the mark? With the exploding popularity of Android Tabs, and increasing hardware and software support, what will this mean for Microsoft? Will they be able to share the market? If in fact they did miss the mark with Win 8, can they "bounce back" and regain the lions share of the market? I have heard the Windows Tab is not doing as well as expected. Is that true? and if so, what impact will that have overall? Do inquiring minds really want to know?
I would seriously like to hear from those that agree, disagree, or have an opinion on the questions.
Thanks,
Cbleman
I will not argue that Win 8 has some nice features. The absolutely (In my opinion) MISERABLE interface overwhelms all the positive things. Users should NOT have to get third party software like Classic Shell just to be able to be comfortable using the OS! Most I have talked to agree, it looks like a child designed the screen. Even the classic Desktop isn't. The missing and familiar start Icon is the first hassle. Not having a single click point to close Apps is the next. I feel a single click to close unwanted apps is FAR easier than non intuitive sweeping gestures. Control Panel is buried, and Windows self repair doesn't. A lot of features I used to use, have been removed, and features I don't use have been added. I don't give a flying biscuit about Aero, Transparent edges, or fancy graphics. I want it to work reliably, and be easy to use based on the products that came before this edition. Familiar and easily accessible features have either been buried, or deleted. Gestures are (to me) more complicated than clicking a mouse, and sometimes have to be repeated. The overall result is to kill my productivity. What once took me 2 clicks to access, now takes several gestures. Sometimes even with practice, I have to poke around, or repeat gestures to get what I want to come up. Based on my experience with Win 8, I will NOT own a Windows phone. Even with my unfamiliarity with the Android OS, I find it easier to use, and more pleasing aesthetically than Win 8. I have heard from the diehards, "you just have to get used to it". I've been using it for months, and STILL don't like the interface.
Now that I have expressed myself, I would like to start a discussion and hear form all 3 points of view. Those that like the interface and feel they can explain why they like it; Those that Don't have any strong feelings either way, and those that don't like the interface (All or part.).
Has Microsoft seriously missed the mark? With the exploding popularity of Android Tabs, and increasing hardware and software support, what will this mean for Microsoft? Will they be able to share the market? If in fact they did miss the mark with Win 8, can they "bounce back" and regain the lions share of the market? I have heard the Windows Tab is not doing as well as expected. Is that true? and if so, what impact will that have overall? Do inquiring minds really want to know?
I would seriously like to hear from those that agree, disagree, or have an opinion on the questions.
Thanks,
Cbleman