Is the new Windows 8 Laptop for You?

The newest electronics are always popular with our MyUS.com members and we're guessing that many of you will be interested in the new Windows 8 laptop (lots of our members buy computers from the USA and ship home to save tons of money versus buying them in your home country).

 

Whether you're a Mac or a PC fan, there are some features built in to the new Windows 8 laptop that take electronics to the next level.

Microsoft has already released this hot new operating system, and stores are flooded with curious buyers. Is Windows 8 right for you? Here are a few of the highlights to help you decide:

 

·         New Start screen to replace a Start menu

·         New online store that can be used to obtain new applications

·         New platform for apps that can provide what developers described as "fast and fluid" experience with emphasis on touchscreen input

·         Additional security features, like built-in antivirus program and secure boot feature

·         Designed to run on devises that utilize the ARM architecture known as Windows RT

·         Integration with online services like Xbox Live for branded games, music and video, as well as Facebook and Flickr

·         Includes Internet Explorer 10 as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app

·         Hybrid boot with hibernation technology to allow faster startup times

·         Windows Defender to protect children on the internet

 

Tell us, do you think this new operating system will help Microsoft compete with Mac?