600 Millions PCs Waiting for Windows 10: Intel Very Optimistic about shipments

Softpedia ^ | 12/04/2014

[SeekAndFind]

Windows 10 is still in development at Microsoft, but Redmond’s partners claim that interest in new PCs has increased lately, especially after the software giant released the very first Windows 10 Technical Preview for testers. What’s more, millions of PCs are waiting right now for Windows 10, as the new operating system is already seen as a breath of fresh air for the collapsing PC industry which has suffered from dropping figures in the last couple of years.
Windows 8 didn’t help, many said, so Windows 10 could definitely boost shipments, Intel’s executives explained during a recent press conference.

Renee James, president at Intel, said at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Tuesday that most manufacturers were already seeing positive signs after the unveiling of Windows 10, so most are very optimistic that shipments would be increased once the new operating system becomes available.

Very enthusiastic about Windows 10

James explained during the conference that Intel was very enthusiastic and optimistic about Windows 10, pointing out that Redmond had adopted a pretty good strategy for this new operating system.

The fact that Microsoft is now focused on user feedback more than ever definitely helps, James explained, mostly because the software giant needs to get closer to users and work together with them on improving the operating system based on their feedback.

"They're being extraordinarily responsive to customers," James pointed out, adding that approximately 600 million computers running Windows 10 could hit the market once the operating system becomes available.

Windows 10 designed to address feedback

Windows 10 also marks the beginning of a completely new strategy for Microsoft, as the operating system is entirely based on consumer feedback, so many of the features that will be included in the upcoming product will actually be built with help from users.

This is the first time Microsoft releases a technical preview build of Windows in such an early development stage, as the company obviously needed more time not only to get in touch with users, but also to listen to what they had to say in order to improve the operating system based on their requests.

Obviously, consumers are really pleased with this strategy, and there’s no doubt that, if Microsoft plays its cards right, Windows 10 has pretty big chances to succeed, also thanks to this growing appetite for a new operating system that works better than Windows 8. Manufacturers and users alike expect Windows 10 to be superior in performance to Windows 8, so the next six months will be critical for the Redmond-based tech giant.

[SeekAndFind]

Can someone tell me whether it is wise to buy a Windows 8.1 based PC or tablet/laptop now in light of Microsoft’s abandoning that version in a few months?

[ExGeeEye]

No 9?

[Red Badger]

They want it to be called the perfect ‘10’.................

[wita]

I like Windows 7. It has everything I need, but apparently I’m stupid and don’t know what I need.

[molson209]

If you plan on buying a new computer ,wait for the ones with win 10

[Windflier]

"Windows 10 also marks the beginning of a completely new strategy for Microsoft, as the operating system is entirely based on consumer feedback, so many of the features that will be included in the upcoming product will actually be built with help from users."

I've been saying for over a decade that Microsoft is nuts for failing to survey its public before making major changes or upgrades to existing products, or before rolling out new operating systems.

They've flopped time and time again, because they've arrogantly assumed that they know what the public needs and wants, better than the public itself.

[RangerM]

Depends on your needs. If you need something right now, then it’s probably as good a time as any. Prices are pretty low on decent laptops.

If you’re mostly needing something for internet/email, then a Chromebook might be more suitable.

If you’re needs include having full versions of Office, Wordperfect or other office software, then you’ll want the laptop (stick with Intel Haswell processors for battery life and lower temperature operation)

[Windflier]

No 9?

They actually did build version 9, but after beta testing, decided to call the finished product 'Windows 10'.

There are articles out there about it.

[UB355]

Read this for guidance

http://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-windows-10/

[Paladin2]

600 millions PCs?

[Berlin_Freeper]

If anything I need a new video card and those aren’t cheap.

[Revel]

But they already released windows 10P a long time ago.

[bubbacluck]

I’ve read that those with 8.1 will get free upgrades to 10.

[upchuck]

No 9?

My understanding is that MSFT started on Win 9, planning on continuing the "legacy" of Win 8. But they got such bad feedback on Win 8 that they decided to drop Win 9 and begin fresh with Win 10.

IMHO, a lot of this had to do with Satya Nadella taking over from Steve Ballmer.

[prisoner6]

Big announcement in Redmond Jan 21-22 2015.

[Sacajaweau]

I’m a 71 year old grandmother....Have 7....Bypassed 8...Hoping for miracles with 10....like being able to run my old 16 bit programs.

[newfreep]

I went from W7 to W8.1 - light years improvement in speed and stability!

[Enlightened1]

By the time Windows 10 is release a year from now. Microsoft will be at least 1 year behind but will be playing catch up with Apple and Google.

My guess is they will be even in about 5 years. Well that is if Microsoft can become innovative vs. just copying their competition.