Windows 8
Release: 26 Oktober 2012
OS: Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Pro With Media Center
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8 Developer Preview
System Type: 32 And 64 Bit
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Windows 8 Start Screen
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Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's
platform, primarily focused towards improving its user experience on
mobile devices such as
tablets to rival other
mobile operating systems like
Android and Apple's
iOS. Windows 8 introduces a new touch-friendly
shell and user interface based on Microsoft's
"Metro" design language, featuring a new
Start screen
with a grid of dynamically updating tiles that represent applications.
The Start screen replaces the "Start menu" of earlier Windows versions.
There is a new
app platform with an emphasis on
touchscreen input, and the new
Windows Store to obtain and/or purchase applications to run on the operating system.
In addition, Windows 8 takes advantage of new or emerging technologies like
USB 3.0, 4Kn
Advanced Format,
near field communications,
cloud computing, and the low-power
ARM architecture. It includes new security features such as malware filtering, built-in
antivirus capabilities,
a new installation process optimized for digital distribution, and
support for secure boot (a UEFI feature which allows operating systems
to be
digitally signed
to prevent malware from altering the boot process). Synchronization of
certain apps and settings between multiple devices is supported.
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Graphics Card | DirectX 10 graphics device with WDDM 1.2 or higher driver |
Storage | 10 GB free space, after the out-of-box experience completes |
Standard buttons | 'Power', 'Rotation lock', 'Windows Key', 'Volume-up', 'Volume-down' |
Screen | Touch screen
supporting a minimum of 5-point digitizers and resolution of at least
1366x768. The physical dimensions of the display panel must match the
aspect ratio of the native resolution. The native resolution of the
panel can be greater than 1366 (horizontally) and 768 (vertically).
Minimum native color depth is 32-bits. |
Camera | Minimum 720p |
Ambient light sensor | 1–30k lux capable with dynamic range of 5–60k |
Accelerometer | 3 axes with data rates at or above 50 Hz |
USB 2.0 | At least one controller and exposed port. |
Connect | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE (low energy) |
Other | Speaker, microphone, magnetometer and gyroscope.
If a mobile broadband device is integrated into a tablet or convertible system, then an assisted GPS radio is required. Devices supporting near field communication
need to have visual marks to help users locate and use the proximity
technology. The new button combination for Ctrl + Alt + Del is Windows
Key + Power. |
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