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Offline SACPOP

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Re: Tech Recs
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2013, 05:40:02 PM »
From what I can tell, the changes necessary for established programs to adapt to Windows 8 have to do with aesthetics or touch screen compatibility. None of them seem to be about kb/m desktop functionality.
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2013, 05:47:30 PM »
Quote from: SACPOP on May 06, 2013, 05:40:02 PM
From what I can tell, the changes necessary for established programs to adapt to Windows 8 have to do with aesthetics or touch screen compatibility. None of them seem to be about kb/m desktop functionality.

That's true.  In fact, I find layout and menu changes quite annoying in new versions of software, as they require you to relearn parts of the navigation.  I'm probably better sticking with what I already have.
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2013, 09:23:21 PM »
A lot of people poo-poo it right away because it doesn't have a start screen.  Don't let that put you off.  A couple tips, Winkey+X is your bestest friend.  If you must have a start menu, there are several add-ons you can get.  ClassicShell is a free one that I use and love.  Start8 is a $5 program from Stardock (a la Windows Blinds, i.e., a well established company).  Both have gotten really good reviews.
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2013, 11:01:24 AM »
Quote from: dweez on May 06, 2013, 09:23:21 PM
A lot of people poo-poo it right away because it doesn't have a start screen.  Don't let that put you off.  A couple tips, Winkey+X is your bestest friend.  If you must have a start menu, there are several add-ons you can get.  ClassicShell is a free one that I use and love.  Start8 is a $5 program from Stardock (a la Windows Blinds, i.e., a well established company).  Both have gotten really good reviews.

Perhaps you should start a Win 8 thread in computing, and use it for helpful advice like the above.  OC seems to be ahead of the game too, so you'd have female company... at last :)
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Re: Tech Recs
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2013, 12:45:55 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2013, 01:22:49 PM »
Quote from: smokester on May 07, 2013, 11:01:24 AM
Perhaps you should start a Win 8 thread in computing, and use it for helpful advice like the above.  OC seems to be ahead of the game too, so you'd have female company... at last :)

That's a great idea.  I'll try to get a post up with some stuff sometime tonight or tomorrow after I've had time to organize.
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Re: Tech Recs
« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2013, 02:27:33 PM »
Quote from: goldshirt*9 on May 07, 2013, 12:45:55 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22439496 interesting

That's pretty much what I thought of Windows 8 when I saw it.  It looked to much like my phone, or at least the way I navigate on my phone, and I don't particularly like that either (I much preferred Windows Mobile on a Pocket PC).

I'm not writing it off as I preferred XP once I'd taken the plunge, and the same with Win 7 once I'd left my Luddite attitude behind.  I'm hoping Win 8 will be the same, and dweez is about half to convincing me already.
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« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2013, 10:21:53 AM »
Well I bit the bullet and bought the Samsung.  I managed to get it for £648 from laptopsdirect which is £30 cheaper than Dabs.

Enough left for a beer and a pizza then..
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« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2013, 12:30:47 AM »
Bravo.
I bet your all excited and cannot wait to receive it  :D
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« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2013, 03:06:50 AM »
Quote from: goldshirt*9 on May 11, 2013, 12:30:47 AM
Bravo.
I bet your all excited and cannot wait to receive it  :D

I'm a bit weird.  When I receive something new I have to look at the unopened box for a couple of days until it feels like the right time to open it.  I figure if I open it when I don't have enough time to fully examine it, I won't feel like it's truly arrived.

Little minds, hobgoblins, and all that..
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« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2013, 03:19:19 AM »
No way! I'd tear it open like a five year old at Xmas and play with it 'til it breaks an hour later!
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« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2013, 04:32:14 AM »
Quote from: SACPOP on May 11, 2013, 03:19:19 AM
No way! I'd tear it open like a five year old at Xmas and play with it 'til it breaks an hour later!
dito  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Tech Recs
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2013, 06:08:47 AM »
Quote from: SACPOP on May 11, 2013, 03:19:19 AM
No way! I'd tear it open like a five year old at Xmas and play with it 'til it breaks an hour later!

Quote from: goldshirt*9 on May 11, 2013, 04:32:14 AM
dito  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: smokester on May 11, 2013, 03:06:50 AM
I'm a bit weird....
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« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2013, 10:03:20 AM »
Congrats on the purchase smokes.  I understand your attitude toward packages.  I personally can't do it, but I understand it.
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Re: Tech Recs
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2013, 10:31:50 AM »
Quote from: smokester on May 11, 2013, 03:06:50 AM
I'm a bit weird.  When I receive something new I have to look at the unopened box for a couple of days until it feels like the right time to open it.  I figure if I open it when I don't have enough time to fully examine it, I won't feel like it's truly arrived.

I completely agree. It's a foreplay of sorts. It's better if you don't rush it.
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