Win8 application lights up life Office entertainment all-round

Since the official release of Microsoft's new generation of operating system Windows 8, in less than 20 days, the number of users upgrading to Windows 8 has exceeded 4 million. It can be seen that although the industry is different in subverting the traditional Windows 8, its appeal to the majority of Windows users is not to be underestimated. What I want to say in this article is that in many comments that are not optimistic about Windows 8, some of the voices are that the applications in the Windows 8 app store are not rich enough to compete with the iOS and Android platforms, but the author has to question this statement. .

For the Windows 8 platform that was born, we have no reason to ask for a huge number of applications, just as we can't ask the newborn to run just after birth. In view of the massive application of iOS and Android platforms, Windows 8 is also facing tremendous competitive pressure. If you compare the number of applications, Windows 8 as a latecomer is obviously at a disadvantage, but if it is sophisticated, the application of Windows 8 platform is also Absolutely occupy a certain advantage.

[Windows 8 has basic applications such as mail, contacts, messages, etc.]

Windows 8 has a rich base application And advanced applications

As we all know, Windows 8 operating system can not only meet the entertainment needs of users, but also meet the needs of users and business people, which is the largest Windows 8 platform compared to iOS and Android platforms. The advantage lies. Windows 8 has a lot of built-in basic and advanced applications: applications such as contacts, emails, messaging, SkyDriver, photos, videos, and music can not only work easily with users, but also provide entertainment and leisure services.

In addition, Windows 8 China App Store has a wide variety of applications: Social & mdash; — Renren.com, Tencent QQ, Sina Weibo; Reading —— Fresh Fruit Networking, ZAKER; IT products and information —— YORK; news & mdash; — Sohu News, Netease cloud reading; video — — iQiyi, Youku; games — — cut rope, fruit ninja, etc. Etc., as well as mainstream applications such as China Weather Pass, Where to Travel, and Public Comments, have entered the Windows 8 app store. Users only need to click on the “App Store” button under Windows 8 and Windows RT. .

[Windows 8 China App Store: Fine and Full]

It is also worth noting that there are some consumers —— Some friends around the author —— think that the application of Windows 8 platform is mainly based on fees and free applications are relatively few. In fact, in the official Microsoft introduction we saw: "Many Windows 8 applications are free, non-free products can be tried before buying. & rdquo; So users who want to try Windows 8 applications don't have to worry about “spending money” "pre-purchase trial", Microsoft provides you with thoughtful and caring service.

It is worth mentioning that apps purchased by users in the Windows 8 app store can be installed and used on multiple computers. In other words, whether it is a paid or free application, it will be owned by the user after downloading. You can install it on up to five computers. This function can be easily implemented in the app store's "your app". Convenient and practical.

[Lighting life with Win8 application]

Writing at the end

Currently Windows 8 operating system has a lot of mainstream Applications and boutique apps, and the development of office applications far exceeds the iOS and Android platforms. The author believes that with the gradual knowledge and understanding of the Windows 8 operating system, the concept of “Entertainment + Office” will be more deeply rooted in people's minds, both in the traditional PC field and in the mobile Internet field. Consumer attention and favor.