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Because Microsoft sees tablets as a type of PC, not an overgrown phone like Apple and Google. They want a unified experience. Also? With the "metro" interfac
by tallanvor 14y ago
Because Microsoft sees tablets as a type of PC, not an overgrown phone like Apple and Google. They want a unified experience.
Also? With the "metro" interface as part of the core OS, they're basically forcing manufacturers to start including touchscreens in laptops and to start selling touchscreen monitors. Which isn't exactly bad for manufacturers since it means people will want to upgrade.
Those are my opinions, at least. Personally, I agree that without a touchscreen, the new interface is annoying.
- shinratdr 14y ago> Which isn't exactly bad for manufacturers since it means people will want to upgrade. Just like people clamoured for 3D, right? You can't force consumers to appreciate a feature by just insisting it's better. Touch screens won't move laptops just like they don't move all-in-one desktops right now. Nobody wants to manipulate an upright screen with an outstretched arm. It's a completely unnatural thing to do, and the complete opposite of everything we've learned about the UX. Your hands need to resting when you're operating, or else all you're thinking about is when you'll be able to rest your hands.
- numo16 14y ago> Nobody wants to manipulate an upright screen with an outstretched arm. It's a completely unnatural thing to do, and the complete opposite of everything we've learned about the UX. Hence why some OEMs are offering convertible laptops and all-in-ones, which actually look pretty nice and should complement the new interface nicely. [1] XPS 27 Touch All-in-one: http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-one-27-2710-aio-t/pd http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-one-27-2710-aio-t/pd [2] XPS 12 Convertible: http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-12-l221x/pd?~ck=mn&~ck=mn&~ck=mn http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-12-l221x/pd?~ck=mn&~ck=mn&#...