Windows 8 and Windows 7, who is tougher?

Windows 8 is the operating system are expected today, with new technology fitted. However, if Windows 8 is actually superior to its predecessor Windows 7? Together make a few comparisons to find the answer.

Startup time: Windows 8 surpassed Windows 7

As expected Microsoft has no exaggeration to claim that Windows 8 superior speed compared to previous Windows versions.
During the same test when installing Windows 8 and Windows 7 on a computer, Windows 7 takes 92 seconds to complete the boot process, while Windows 8 only took 38 seconds.
Meanwhile, on 2 ultrabook test, which is equipped with intelligent technology startup, Windows 7, it took 29 seconds to boot, while Windows 8 more impressive, just less than 10 seconds to complete its startup process.

The chart compares the boot speed of Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the first computer (shorter is faster)

Speed ​​data replication: Windows 7 faster than Windows 8

Although Microsoft has been equipped with data replication on Windows 8, which allows users to pause the copy process (copy) and return later if necessary, but in the course of the test results Windows 8 showed no gain speed as fast as Windows 7.
During testing on a Dell Inspiron 15, the same for 4.7 GB of data replication, Windows 7 shows reach a maximum speed of 24 MB / s, while Windows 8 only achieve a maximum 23 MB / s.
This difference is a big difference than when tested on the tablet (Samsung Series 7) and ultrabook (Asus Zenbook). In particular, Windows 7 in turn achieve maximum speed (corresponding to the tablet and ultrabook) is 68 MB / s and 98 MB / s. While, on the same devices equivalent, Windows 8 is only achieved a maximum speed of 27 MB / s and 34 MB / s, very much lower than Windows 7.

Compare speed data replication on Windows 7 and Windows 8 (the greater the faster speed)

Performance evaluation software: There was no significant difference

When using the evaluation software PCMark07 and scored on the same system a computer (laptop and ultrabook), the final results showed no much difference between the performance of Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Specifically, Windows 8 on the laptop scored 1442 and scored 3964 on ultrabook. Windows 7 also achieved a more modest results, as only 1278 and 3606 points on ultrabook laptop.
However, the difference in 100 or 200 points on the evaluation of software systems such as PCMark07 is not a big difference and did not claim much of the difference in performance.
The test can not test this on the tablet because the device does not support the software.

The chart compares the performance of Windows 7, and 8 (bigger is better)

Processing speed calculation: Windows 7 via the Windows 8

When using the spreadsheet tool Speardsheet Test of OpenOffice, 20,000 spreadsheets, Windows 7 only takes 12 minutes and 45 seconds to complete the results of running on Samsung Series 7 tablet. While it takes Windows 8 to 14 minutes 8 seconds in the same test conditions.
When tested on the Asus ultrabook Zenbook, results better (thanks to the superior configuration of ultrabook) when Windows 7 is only 5 minutes 50 seconds to complete the calculation, while Windows 8 would take 8 minutes 55 seconds to do the same.

Comparison Chart speed calculation processing of Windows 7, and 8 (shorter mean faster)

Performance graphics processor: is basically equal

Use grading software performance graphics processors that are similar results across the two operating systems.
Specifically, when using 3DMark06 software on my laptop, Windows 8 score achieved is 1689, close to 1725 that Windows 7 results achieved. When testing carried out with a game (ie game "World of Warcraft), the two operating systems that achieve an average speed of 17 frames / sec.
Similarly, when using 3DMark06 on the machine table shows Windows 8 who score at 1650, slightly exceeding the score in 1642 of Windows 7. When tested with a game played on a tablet, Windows 7 reached a maximum speed of 11 frames / sec, while Windows 8 reached a maximum 13 frames / sec.
When similar tests on ultrabook Windows 8 results show that the graphics processor speed is somewhat superior to Windows 7. Specifically, Windows 8 who score up to 4360, than in 3761 of Windows 7 score. When testing the game with high graphics settings, Windows 8 speeds can reach 28 frames / sec, compared with speeds in excess of 26 frames / sec of Windows 7.

The performance of graphics processors to surpass Windows 8 Windows 7 on ultrabook (longer is better)

Battery life: Windows 7 victory

Although equipped with many features to manage energy more efficiently, but in the process of testing the battery life for use on Windows 8 lower than the "predecessor" of it, on the laptop, tablet and ultrabook.
Specifically, the test laptop battery life by surfing on the Web via a wireless connection on Firefox, laptops with the use of 3 hours 7 minutes on Windows 7, Windows 8, but with only 2 hours 45 minutes .
As for ultrabook, the battery capacity is increased many times over laptop, Windows 7 has been 5 hours 58 minutes duration, while Windows 8 less than the 4 hours 55 minutes. Similarly, when tested on tablet PCs, Windows 7 is superior to the time of 5 hours 49 minutes, while Windows 8 only modest at 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Compare results using a battery life (longer is better)

Is Windows 7 better than Windows 8?

With the above results, we can see that Windows 7 is superior to Windows 8, but is this really true?
At the opening of the Consumer Preview Windows 8 in late February at the MWC the past, Microsoft spokesman said: "at this time, it was too early and limped to use grading software Windows 8 ". And it looks like Microsoft's foresight is absolutely right.
 

The real power of Windows 8 only proven after the official launch

 

Currently only Windows 8 still in Beta version stops when the driver and the device is not fully compatible with the new operating system, Windows 8, the strength is not its full power to exploit the hardware is understandable.
 
And it was too early to frustration on Windows 8, when comparing the operating system is still in development stage, with an operating system already 3 years old (Windows 7 launch in 2008) . The real power of Windows 8 will need to wait until Microsoft operating system was officially unveiled, expected in autumn this year, can get a final conclusion.

HP Slate 500 running Windows 7 reduced the price $ 499.95

HP Slate 500 tablet running Windows 7 is priced at 799 USD base price has been reduced down to $ 499.95, equivalent to 385 Euro, on the website B & H.

Compared to the cost Slate 2 699 USD (510 Euro), version Slate 500 rebate equipped with Atom Z540 processor with a slower rate (1.8 GHz), but there are two processor cores.
 
HP Slate 500 price $ 499.95 on B & H is equipped with 8.9 inch screen resolution is 1024 x 600 pixels, 2 GB RAM, 64 GB drive and static acceleration of decoding video content Full HD 1080p . In addition, the machine is equipped with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, VGA webcam on the front, 3 megapixel camera on the back and SD card slot. Machine weighs only 700 gram weight.
 
HP Slate 500 built-in security features and Computrace TPM Pro is specifically designed to protect against data theft by allowing customers to delete the data folder or file remotely.
 
A nice addition is the 500 HP Slate Slate Dock Cradle comes with the tablet, the user provides two USB 2.0 ports and a HDMI output to the device can connect to a large HDTV screen more.
There has been no confirmation on whether or not capable of supporting Windows 8 on the Slate 500.

The main improvements Windows 8 compared to Windows 7

Windows 8 was officially presented to developers at Microsoft's conference BUILD. Although not a complete version, but some important differences from its predecessor that we can detect.
Windows 8 was developed to be able to work on any device, from tablet to notebook and desktop computers.

1. Induction-friendly

The most obvious difference between Windows 8 and its predecessor is that the user interface. Windows 7 Touch support but Windows 8 really brings a touch interface needed in the future. Metro UI interface which was developed on Windows Phone is carried to Windows 8.

That means that the tile (tile) is used instead of the menu difficult to use for the ability to meet the program you want to boot a lot faster, along with on-screen keyboard is much improved over the next to the handwriting recognition capabilities.

2. Replace the Start menu

Replacing the familiar Start menu is a start screen that allows the use of tile and other data appear on screen like in Windows Mobile 7. However, the use will become much more flexible for users.

When you open an application, you still get garbage familiar but the taskbar and Start menu button takes you back to the start screen.

3. Support for multiple monitors better

Microsoft has decided to reform management features of desktop computer is much better, this is really necessary for those who want to use multiple monitors for their work.

That means now you can start with a screen text editor and a screen for web surfing, or simply that you can perform each task on a separate screen.

4. More attractive

Microsoft has made Windows 8 becomes more attractive to the search function and sharing as well as the equipment and settings.
The charm of this work on different applications, devices and settings can be swipe from the right of the screen.

Charm not just stop there, it goes under the context menu in the application you are using, including volume control, brightness, ... It also provides functions to restart and shutdown options.
Sharing content is pretty easy, just provide links or anything else to support Metro applications, including Facebook and Twitter.

5. Search

With the Start menu, the search is available that allows users to type and get the results on the screen for programs and files.

You can also choose the applications that can search through Internet Explorer, such as searching through Bing.

6. ARM Support

Until now, Windows only supports the x86 architecture was built for the traditional family computer, but Windows 8 saw the change as the operating system can also support devices running on ARM .

The chip design company ARM is concentrating very much to the increasing number of devices, along with that is that Microsoft's goal is to give your Windows becomes more widely popular as possible.

7. Windows Store

Although not part of the construction of the Store of the Microsoft Windows Dev but will be considered as an important part of Windows 8, providing applications for tablet and an ecosystem of developers from software.

There are no news about the reduction in sales of Windows Store app store, but the company indicates that we can buy on this application.

8. Integrated cloud platform

Although Microsoft might disagree with the opinion of Steve Jobs about him that we are in an era of tablet, but based on Microsoft's recent actions show that the company is a major concern to the development of cloud computing centers in Windows 8.

That means that Windows 8 can synchronize data on SkyDrive, conducted synchronize the settings between the personal computer (including web browsing history in IE) and photos are shared on multiple computers different.
According to TechRadar