Windows 8?

[RavenWolf]

Anyone here have Windows 8? I'm thinking of getting a new laptop, but I'm having a hard time finding one with Windows 7 (Which is what I have now and just finally getting used to). I've heard nothing but bad reviews of Windows 8. So I'm curious if its as bad as the reviews say? 

What's your opinion of it?

[Jocelyn]

I only just got a new laptop last night, and it's got windows 8. My opinion now is completely first.reaction since I've only really used it for an hour, but it's so different and I can tell it'll take me a long while to get used to it! I don't like it right now, but I still need to give it more of a chance.

[Vintergatan]

I'm curious to hear too. I'm perfectly happy with 7, so I hope they didn't go down from there :S

[HawaiianRain]

I had to set up my mother's new laptop.

My opinion? I absolutely hate it. It takes two steps to go one step forward and it's like having two home screens to do two different things. Do NOT like.

[LunaDehligt]

I have a old computer whide windows 8 and i think its working fine
but i think up you shelf if you like it or not

[kaoskat]

Not me but I'm interested to know too since we need a new computer.

[RAMChYLD]

My take on 8: Well, I like how the UI appears to use less resources compared to 7, but the Metro interface... It's just not suited for anything without a touch screen! Microsoft is crazy to force it onto users!

That said, it is possible to downgrade back to 7 if you can secure a copy of Windows 7, however it will take all afternoon and maybe longer.

[melodys_angel]

No, no, no!  Im sorry, but that system is not user friendly for anything that is not a pad or phone.  Im not sure what people were thinking when they decided to force it across all platforms...it just doesnt work.

You should beable to downgrade to 7 by phoning in <3

[Water_Fire]

I bought a laptop with 8 on it after Christmas (wanted one with 7 but that's not available anymore *fume*), and it drives me crazy! It's not suited to non touchscreen devices, it's ridiculous.

[Chibiskittles]

Haha I got it for my birthday.  my husband found a little application called Pokki that gives me back my start menu and desktop.  the biggest issue i am having so far is the fact that Windows 8 and most video cards dont play well together.  >>;;