Tablets prepared to work with Windows 8 were, without a doubt, the great stars of the IFA Berlin this year. The usability of the new version of the Windows operating system is quite an issue. controversial, Nevertheless. Although it is not yet for sale, we can take a look at it in action and start to get an idea of ​​what it offers us.
Judging by the large number of tablets we saw at IFA Berlin running Microsoft's operating system, it seems manufacturers are betting heavily on a positive reception for Windows 8 , despite some expert reports that don't give a very favorable assessment of its usability , mainly due to the duplication of interfaces , with the Metro-style home screen and the desktop separate. In any case, the ability to use Office on our tablets , thus bringing them closer to using our PCs, will undoubtedly always be a significant advantage for Microsoft.
While we'll have to wait to see the final reception of the product and who consumers ultimately support, there's no doubt there's considerable anticipation. We're showing you a video that demonstrates Windows RT running on the Samsung ATIV Tab, so you can assess its appeal for yourselves. The video, provided by The Verge , is in English, but the images of the interface navigation are clear enough to offer some interesting insights.
From what we see in the video, Windows RT will retain a desktop appearance quite similar to what we're used to, with the Explorer app and other classics like Paint and Notepad. One of the few removals in favor of other apps on the Start screen is Windows Media Player . Office , for its part, will have a similar interface and, although it's difficult to judge, it seems quite functional.