640XL here...
The upgrade process of going back to 8.1 then upgrading was really no big deal. I don't see why anyone who uses a beta version of anything would complain about it. Then again, I usually backup and reinstall windows at least once every 6 months no matter what on my PCs to keep them clean, lean and efficient. I also build a new PC every year or two with the latest in processors, etc.
As for the 10549 build, I get random crashes and bugs sure but they are minor and its a beta - that's how those go. In general though, the OS seems fast and responsive on the 640XL.
I've never been more excited about the Microsoft ecosystem. Even though it took them years to finally nail it, I think Microsoft has it figured out now and I cant wait till it all comes together. Things like being able to answer cell phone text messages from my desktop is an awesome feature that they are working on - cant wait till it is complete.
Lastly I will say this - Bill Gates did a presentation around 5-10 years ago that showed the future of windows. In his demonstration, the cell phone was your computer and you would set it on a desk and the monitor, keyboard and mouse would connect (wirelessly) and you would use it as your computer. Then, you would pick it up, put it in your pocket and go to work. Then you would set the cell phone down on your work desk and same thing - the monitor keyboard and mouse would activate and you would continue to use the cell phone device as your main computer. We are finally seeing the early version of this reality with Continuum.
It was that presentation years ago that has kept me using windows all these years, even through vista and all that. It has kept me from moving completely over to Apple and FINALLY those things are coming together with Windows 10... Glad I stuck around for the ride and I continue to be excited about the future of the Windows ecosystem and the devices.
I certainly plan to get a 950XL. I also hope they are going to actually come out with a Surface Phone next year with the same magnesium case as the surface book and the surfaces. The way things at Microsoft are going now, I even see them taking a lot of business from Apple over the coming year.
The upgrade process of going back to 8.1 then upgrading was really no big deal. I don't see why anyone who uses a beta version of anything would complain about it. Then again, I usually backup and reinstall windows at least once every 6 months no matter what on my PCs to keep them clean, lean and efficient. I also build a new PC every year or two with the latest in processors, etc.
As for the 10549 build, I get random crashes and bugs sure but they are minor and its a beta - that's how those go. In general though, the OS seems fast and responsive on the 640XL.
I've never been more excited about the Microsoft ecosystem. Even though it took them years to finally nail it, I think Microsoft has it figured out now and I cant wait till it all comes together. Things like being able to answer cell phone text messages from my desktop is an awesome feature that they are working on - cant wait till it is complete.
Lastly I will say this - Bill Gates did a presentation around 5-10 years ago that showed the future of windows. In his demonstration, the cell phone was your computer and you would set it on a desk and the monitor, keyboard and mouse would connect (wirelessly) and you would use it as your computer. Then, you would pick it up, put it in your pocket and go to work. Then you would set the cell phone down on your work desk and same thing - the monitor keyboard and mouse would activate and you would continue to use the cell phone device as your main computer. We are finally seeing the early version of this reality with Continuum.
It was that presentation years ago that has kept me using windows all these years, even through vista and all that. It has kept me from moving completely over to Apple and FINALLY those things are coming together with Windows 10... Glad I stuck around for the ride and I continue to be excited about the future of the Windows ecosystem and the devices.
I certainly plan to get a 950XL. I also hope they are going to actually come out with a Surface Phone next year with the same magnesium case as the surface book and the surfaces. The way things at Microsoft are going now, I even see them taking a lot of business from Apple over the coming year.
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