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.

Compare with iPad Kindle Fire 2, Galaxy Flyer and Tab 7.7

We can say this era is the era of the tablet, the iPad second holding position 1. Cheap Kindle Fire recently released by Amazon makes this market no less disturbing.
However, 7 inch tablet market today is already quite diverse and have more options, with elements not only the option price. Try the following problems comparison between the Kindle Fire with 7 inch tablet and the Apple iPad 2 to be the right choice.

Operating System

Fire Kindle Android OS 2.2 Froyo and customized to fit a version of its service. HTC Flyer is similar to a customized operating system from Android 2.3 Gingerbread, iPad 2 iOS four (soon to be iOS 5) and 07.07 runs Android 3.0 Galaxy Tab.

Price

$ 199 Kindle Fire in the U.S. and will probably move a bit when sold in foreign markets, such as in the UK could be 309 USD, iPad 2 619 USD retail price for the 16 GB HTC Flyer while the price has dropped to nearly 510 USD. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is not yet announced the price Samsung.

Thickness, weight

Amazon Kindle Fire of 11.4 mm thick, much thicker than 8.8 mm size of the iPad 2. HTC Flyer even thicker with the number of 13.2 mm. Tab Galaxy 7.7 is the thinnest tablet with a thickness of only 7.9 mm.
Weight, this tablet is the lightest of Samsung weighing 335 g, 414 g weight Kindle Fire, HTC Flyer while iPad 2 421 g Wi-Fi version weighs 601 g.

Resolution

Kindle Fire with 1024x600 pixel resolution similar to the HTC Flyer. The resolution is 1024x768 pixel of iPad 2 (however, iPad 2 sizes larger than 8.9 inch by 7 inch Kindle HTC Flyer and Fire). Samsung's tablet-sized 7.7 inch, 1280x800 pixel resolution. Thus, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 gives the best resolution.

Screen Type

Kindle 2 Fire and iPad use IPS LCD touch screen, HTC Flyer LCD screen using capacitive sensors. Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first Tablet Plus AMOLED screens for good brightness.

Processor

All the tablets were brought to possess comparable dual-core chip uses except single-core Flyer HTC Qualcomm Snapdragon (QS) 1.5 GHz speed .. iPad 2 chip used in the Galaxy Tab A5 7.7 using 1.4 GHz models of the Samsung chip. Additionally, Kindle Fire 1 GHz chip by Texas Instruments OMAP.

Memory and storage

Kindle Fire owns 512 MB RAM capacity similar to the iPad 2. However, it only has 8 GB of internal memory, rather "modest" in the market. 2 similar to the Galaxy Tab iPad 7.7, with 3 model 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. HTC Flyer has two versions of 16 GB and 32 GB. Tablets of Samsung and HTC have 1 GB of RAM.

Camera and video

Kindle Fire no microphone and camera, a weakness that many analysts say will greatly reduce the appeal of it. The other tablets allow 720p HD video, the camera on the front and back. HTC Camera Flyer for the highest resolution with 5 MP camera.

Connect

Fire Kindle only allows connection via Wi-Fi, no 3G support. Amazon's tablet is the only tablet does not support Bluetooth and GPS. However, there is news that the company is ordered to produce a new tablet model with larger size and may overcome this drawback.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab iPad 2 and 7.7 for the battery for up to 10 hours. Pin the Kindle Fire with durations less than 8 hours. HTC Flyer is also used for the duration of eight hours or more.

Conclusion

If you want to buy a cheap tablet that still meet the requirements are not too high on design, battery, processor ... Kindle the Fire will be a good choice. However, in the future, Amazon will have to overcome the fundamental weaknesses as a 3G connection to be able to better compete with iPad 2 and other rivals.

ASA: iPhone is thinner than the Galaxy 4 S II

Department manager in the UK advertising standards (ASA) said the more than 1 year old smartphone Apple retains the title of "skinny" today.

iPhone launched on June 4 last year, CEO Steve Jobs did not hesitate to say this is the thinnest smartphone with a thickness of 9.3 mm body. Early in 2011, at Mobile World Congress exhibition in Spain, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S II with very slim design.

Samsung ASA requested removal of the title of thinnest smartphone iPhone 4 and replaced by Galaxy S II. However, local administration in England had rejected the offer outright. Galaxy S II causes a 8.71 mm thick in the body to the tail but it ballooned to 9.91 mm. While the iPhone's thickness synchronous 4 is 9.3 mm.

iPhone 4 and Galaxy S II. Photo: PC World.

"Customers do not really care about which is the thinnest full-sized, the most important feature of the device to evaluate the possibility for the pocket or bag," ASA representative quoted measures Apple's household. The company is the device thickness at the thickest position.

In the early years, ASA also rejected the ad for Motorola phones is the most powerful 4G Atrix as inferior performance of the Samsung Galaxy S II.

ASA is the management of all advertising in the UK, helping to prevent other forms of non-standard advertising, false or misleading to customers.