The presentation of Windows 8

Microsoft today launched the new operating system Windows 8 and said that at the moment the OS is certified by more than a thousand computers in different formats, which cost starts at $ 300: laptops, tablets, hybrids, Desktops and candy bars. Most of these products are equipped with a touch screen, allowing the possibility to use the new Windows 8. 27,439,663

Sales fleet of devices with Windows 8 starting tomorrow, including in Russia through such major retailers as "MediaMarkt", "MVideo", "Euroset", "The Messenger", "Eldorado", "White Wind" and other .

Also, October 26 in 140 countries around the world will begin selling the operating system, localized in 37 languages, in two versions for users: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro, and for large enterprises released version Enterprise. The image of Windows 8 will be available for purchase and download from the official site. Until the end of January 2013 the owners of computers based on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 have the opportunity to upgrade their systems to Windows 8 Pro for 2190 rubles, and bought a PC after June 2 of this year, will be able to purchase an upgrade for 470 rubley.

Today, at the same time on the world market of 231 running store Windows Store, localized to 109 languages. It will include energy-efficient full-screen applications WinRT. This is an important event for developers, because the install base Windows is very large: 670 million computers can be updated, it is estimated by Microsoft, and 400 million systems will be released next year - it's very big numbers, even in comparison with the scale of the market for mobile ustroystv.

Much of the time at a presentation in New York was dedicated to a brand new member of the family of Windows - Windows RT, runs on ARM and is not supported for Windows 7. On the OS can be installed only WinRT-applications except bundled desktop programs like Explorer, Office 2013 RT, and Internet Explorer 10. The advantage of this version is that it will always remain just as stable as in the time of installation, thanks to the stringent requirements of the programs of the Windows Store, and automatic reset sistemy.

Microsoft has established cooperation of manufacturing companies like ASUS, Lenovo and Samsung's chip designers like NVIDIA and Qualcomm to achieve the best results in the shortest possible time. Also in the Windows RT version it was provided compatibility with 420 thousand peripheral USB-ustroystv.

During the event, Microsoft held a presentation of the new operating system features, most of which are well-known with the release of Customer Preview. However, attention should be given new service Xbox Music and Xbox Video, as well as multi-touch touchpad functions: rewind, zoom, swipe from the edge, which makes it more convenient to work in WinRT-environment on a standard laptop with a modern touch panelyu.

The company noted that the operating system is much faster than the previous version and can give a new breath to the old computer: it loads much faster, and less demanding working RAM. If Windows 7 after starting connects to Wi-Fi-networks for 50 seconds, then Windows 8, this process is carried out for 1 sekundu.

Microsoft believes that the desktop interface is just better, but this is not so easy to accept. Company satisfied with the changes you click "Start," transformed into a screen "Start» .

It was noted that on SkyDrive is integrated into the operating system itself, in the new WinRT applications and advanced desktop software like Office 2013. Windows 8 brings a close cooperation between all Windows-based device: PC, tablet and smartphone Windows Phone 8.

The presentation was shown and new computers. Lenovo's tablet-based processor Intel Atom Clover Trail running Windows 8 Pro, capable of running up to 10 hours battery and supports the mode Connected Standby. PC Weight 600 g, it has communication modules Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, 3G, 4G, and is equipped with a stylus. On the Acer ultrabooks with touch-screen operating system is awake before opening kryshki.

Also demonstrated a notebook with a touch screen for $ 500, a huge candy bar from Dell, where the tile screen WinRT placed in 6 rows Monoblock self-powered by Sony (a kind of giant tablet), a Dell laptop with a screen that rotates on two hinges inside the frame. From ARM-devices have been shown already known tablets and hybrids from Lenovo, ASUS, Samsung and, of course, Microsoft Surface.

Company alternated hardware and software demonstrations. For example, it was shown how to easily install the application from the Windows Store and just as easy to remove them, and in the system does not remain any extra faylov.

Come out to the scene Steve Ballmer (Steve Ballmer) with undisguised pleasure to call this a spectacular day, noting that Microsoft has completely revised its operating system, launching a new era of its development. The company made the computer really personal with built-in social opportunities, penetrating the entire OS, and tweaking sistemy.

Having bought a new computer and logging into their account, users will immediately receive individual environment, its own set of tools and applications, and access to content created by them. Windows 8 allows you to create new forms of computers, integrating tablets and PCs, work and entertainment, which will be a central part of the touch screen, keyboard and supplementing mysh.

Much attention is paid to Steve Ballmer, the company tried to introduce in all its popular OS services from Skype and Xbox to Office applications, and Bing. He briefly described the possibilities of each of them and noted that these services are the foundation of a unified ecosystem of Windows on a variety of devices, be it a smartphone or a desktop kompyuter.

He ended his speech with the words "Thank you everyone. Welcome to the world of Windows 8 ". About Windows Phone 8, he promised to tell on Monday 29 of October.

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