Ready to jump into Windows 8?
As if the switch from the Windows 7 interface to the Windows 8 way of doing things wasn't bad enough, deciding what type of Windows 8 or Windows RT device to purchase is another challenge.
Can you have too much choice?
It's an old adage, and I'm beginning to feel it again as I ponder what to do about getting started with Windows 8, which launches October 26. Do I want a tablet, slate, convertible, laptop, or laptop with touch screen? Where does Windows RT fit in? There are so many choices that I feel almost paralyzed in deciding. As a first step, which I hope will be useful to others, I've tried to organize the options.
Microsoft's lack of guidance
Let me start with some background and perspective. Windows 8 is a huge change, putting Windows on an array of devices and opening up choices many consumers simply haven't had to ponder before. Choice can be good, but it can also be overwhelming. Sadly, Microsoft doesn't seem to be making this easy.
Let me start with some background and perspective. Windows 8 is a huge change, putting Windows on an array of devices and opening up choices many consumers simply haven't had to ponder before. Choice can be good, but it can also be overwhelming. Sadly, Microsoft doesn't seem to be making this easy.
With the Mac, it's fairly simple. Any laptop is going to run Mac OS X, so it's really a question of how big a laptop you want; weight; screen resolution and quality; then processor and memory choices -- plus what you can afford to spend. These are standard criteria that we've long been used to assessing for a computer purchase.
Consider Apple's "Which Mac is right for you?" comparison page. Five main choices, narrowed to three if you're considering the overall size of the laptop (11 inch, 13 inch, and 15 inch):
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