Windows 8 experiences? I'm interested in how it runs on this, if anyone has tried.
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Does anyone who installed windows 8 have trouble with a very loud fan noise? I contacted acer support about the fan noise and they said windows 8 might be the problem.
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I recently installed the Release Preview on my W500 and its just amazing the difference it makes and the performance this little tablet has. Again was not able to "update" from CP to RP and had to do a complete install. After complete had 14.9GB left on the SSD. Had to download the G-sensor from Acer site and Control program for screen rotation but everything works great. Well worth the purchase for windows 8.
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I tried it. It works...but. It's a beta and not ready for prime-time. Looks like it will be more touch friendly. If your comfortable with loading operating systems, try it for the weekend. You can always go back. I did and I'm not a real tech savvy.
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There are a view videos on youtube and websites available.http://www.bing.com/search?q=windows+8+acer+w500&go;=&qs;=n&sk;=&form;=QBLH
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windows 8 is still in it's nascent stage - i installed and later uninstalled as nothing 'd be done in the present form.....too young for an OS satisfied with win 7 HP after removing the bloatware works great anyone know if i'd use a external battery pack for long use ? please advise
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That was not my experience. It has been a few months though since I tried it. Could be a problem with a recent Windows 8 build?
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I agree with the last guy: Windows 8 flies on this thing. Buttery smooth, the interface is so much friendlier, I'm now a Windows 8 fan (my main laptop is a Mac). Definitely install the Consumer Preview. A tip though: buy yourself a stylus. $10. Makes interaction and handwriting recognition much easier. I'm really impressed with the built-in handwriting recognition, seems snappy despite the slow processor. Also, download the AMD graphics drivers - it's a heft download but makes a difference to the running of the machine, plus allows you to play older games on the device too.
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I ran windows 8 DP and upgraded to CP when it was released. Acer drivers worked with DP but had to wait for a bluetooth driver for the CP. I love windows 8 and will NOT look back to windows 7. If you are running CP I would not got back to DP because of the missing "store" and other added features and options with CP. The only thing I was sad about is I was unable to "update" from win 7 to DP and DP to CP because the 32gb space was to small.
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could be. I'm using consumer preview. is it still possible to download the developers's version? I'd hate to go back to windows 7.
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I have no issues with windows 8. Just download the drivers from the manufacturers website. I think it is a beta driver.
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If you can appreciate windows 8, it may be an excellent computer. I haven't taken the time to learn how to deal with it. For me it was a huge mistake. I can't figure out how to get consistent performance when I try to find the drop down menu, and even then, it doesn't take me where I want to go. Its like trying to drive a car with no steering wheel, hoping you lean the right direction hard enough to sway it where you want. Totally stupid!!!
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I had no problems loading it to a Win 8 computer. Did it a couple weeks ago.
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I'm using windows 8.1 pro and the game performed very well no problems. I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did!!Hope this helps.
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It has for me and I love it. When I installed it I had Windows 7 on my PC and I upgraded to 8 and have used it several times and have had no problems. Good luck to you&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Peace
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Yes I run it on a Win 7 Machine with no problems I also run it on a windows 8.1 machine with no problems.
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How did you get it to work with Windows 8? Mine won't :( and I wish it would!
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I have installed it on Windows 8 and it works perfectly and flawlessly. Personally, Windows 8 is pretty alright, but I really miss the start menu and there is one hell of a learning curve.
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Yes, I played it on my Windows 8 PC and i ran fine,And are you SlightlyImpressive griff? If so, Great machinimas
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Not sure I do not run win 8. It should, mines runs fine in Linux environment.
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I personally run Windows 7 but another user on Amazon.com claims the product works on Windows 8. I apologize for not being more helpful.
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It worked nicely with windows 8; I upgraded to windows 8.1 and it stopped working. I am an IT guy with many years of experience but I am not able to make it to work. Still waiting for AOC to do something about it, looks like a driver issue.
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did the Windows 7 on my HP all in all and have had no problems.....I just couldnt get use to Windows 8.....
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yes Vic, I'm running Windows 8 on a Dell inspiron 660s PC without issues. No problem...
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BTW, bought mine last Friday ... love it ... Windows 8 is funky and taking some getting used to, but the Twist is fantastic.
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I have loaded it on a computer with Windows 8.1 & it seems to run fine. I am in the process of moving data from one PC to the new one, so I can't say for certain just yet that the process will be successful. But so far, as for loading it & running the program, it seems to work fine.