It's pretty amazing just how much changed from 8 to 8.1. I had to recently reinstall Windows 8 on my PC, and was quickly reminded how many little issues were tucked away in it. I loved 8 when it came out, but 8.1 is far better in a few big ways and a ton more subtle ways. I think I got almost 2 gigs back after the update...really impressed that you got 6. Overall, I'm really digging 8.1. Microsoft seemed to listen to criticisms, and took a huge step in a good direction.

Oh...and I'm still loving my W3! So much so, that I ended up selling my Surface in order to help raise the money I needed to preorder the Lumia 1520.