Microsoft Windows 8.1

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Product name : Windows 8.1
Product code : WN7-00651
Category : Operating Systems
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Long product name Microsoft Windows 8.1 :
Windows 8.1, 32-bit, DSP OEI, DVD, DE
Short summary description Microsoft Windows 8.1 :
Microsoft Windows 8.1, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), German, 16 GB, 1 GB, 1 GHz, DVD
Long summary description Microsoft Windows 8.1 :
Microsoft Windows 8.1. Software type: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Language version: German. Minimum storage drive space: 16 GB, Minimum RAM: 1 GB, Minimum processor speed: 1 GHz. Media type: DVD

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Reviews

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:81

Uk has collected 141 expert reviews for Microsoft Windows 8.1 and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:83

Windows 8.1 Update is Microsoft's second major update to Windows 8 in its 18-month life. The last one (Windows 8.1, released in October 2013) brought various enhancements to the Start screen, and restored the Start button to the desktop, but the desktop a...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:83

The Windows 8.1 Update is Microsoft's second major update to Windows 8 in its 18-month life. The last one ( Windows 8.1 , released in October 2013) brought various enhancements to the Start screen, and restored the Start button to the desktop, but the des...

A forward-looking update that starts to properly integrate desktop and tablet apps...

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gadgetspeak.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:87

In much the same way that Windows 8.1 is an updated version of Windows 8.0, “Windows 8.1 – the missing manual” is an updated version of the original book. As such, it covers the Windows 8 tile and touchscreen interface together with the enhancements in...

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techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:90

So Windows 8.1 has now been out for a few months and is a freely donwloadable update.But does it fix what was wrong with Windows 8? And does it really require yet another update in the form of the forthcoming Windows 8.1 Update 1.From Facebook to the full...

Start button is back, Performance improved, Better SkyDrive integration, More ways to personalise your PC...
May take a while to get used to, Touch apps for Office yet to come, Not all sites support IE 11 yet, Hard to see progress of background updates for Windows Store apps and SkyDrive...
Windows 8.1 isn't a whole new operating system: it isn't the same leap as Windows 7 to 8. But it's more than a service pack as well. It has a great new version of Internet Explorer, some user interface tweaks that almost everyone will prefer, and the buil...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:83

If you've been trying out the Windows 8.1 Preview, which was released in June, you'll find the interface and features effectively identical in this release. The only surprise is that, contrary to earlier announcements, you can upgrade directly from the Pr...

The Windows 8.1 update won't silence every criticism of Windows 8. Although the Modern interface is growing more flexible, features and options can still be difficult to discover, which we feel makes Windows a less accessible tablet OS than Android or i...

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businesscomputingworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:60

New version, system update, service pack – call it what you will, Windows 8.1 is a lot more than just a collection of security and bug fixes for Microsoft’s touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system. It also addresses shortcomings and adds new features wh...

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v3.co.uk

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system has been given a refresh to Windows 8.1 just a year after its full release, delivering a whole tranche of changes to the user interface as well as adding more capabilities designed to tempt the all-important enterpri...

More customisable user interface, new wireless support, better mobility and BYOD features for business...
Metrostyle user interface still jars, little reason to upgrade for Windows 7 users...
Windows 8.1 brings welcome user interface tweaks to Microsoft's touch-centric platform, plus a heap of innovative new features and capabilities. However, we fear that the Metro-style user interface will still be the stumbling block for many users, especia...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 is now available to download from the Windows Store for free and addresses a number of criticisms levelled at the Windows 8 operating system. Microsoft has enhanced basic features such as search, improved built-in apps such as the...

It's free; Customisation options added; SkyDrive tightly integrated...
Start Button not fully functional; Still no unified inbox; Upgrading from Preview can be troublesome...
If you're on Windows 8 we definitely recommend updating to Windows 8.1 as soon as possible. It rectifies a number of issues which plagued the original release and whilst it's not perfect, 8.1 is a step in the right direction...

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ouritdept.co.uk

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

The release of the Windows 8 operating system marked Microsoft's initial introduction into the modern computing market. Windows 8.1 promises end users the small changes can make a big difference.Windows 8.1 is Microsoft's first official update for its new...

Fixes and Updates have resolved many of the issues which frustrated users of Windows 8, Boot to Desktop thanks to the return of the Start button, allows the diehard desktop user to easily access the conventional desktop features, Using Multiple Metro Apps...
The PC Settings Structure in hierarchal form can be confusing and complex to navigate which leaves questions as to where you need to go, The Start Screen is the only way to open apps. Although the Start button has been restored, some of the functionality...
If you already have Windows 8, the step up to Windows 8.1 is worth considering, especially if you have been frustrated by some of the past features in Windows 8 which have been fixed with Windows 8.1. For those who are resistant to change, Windows 8.1 can...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:83

If you've been trying out the Windows 8.1 Preview, released in June, you'll find the interface and features effectively identical in this final release. The only surprise is that, contrary to earlier announcements, you can upgrade directly from the Previe...

A collection of improvements that add some welcome flexibility to Windows 8...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Updating an Android or Apple device is child's play compared to the hoops Microsoft makes you jump through in moving from Windows 8 to 8.1. If you're logged into your account and Windows 8 is fully patched, you might, just might, see the Windows Update op...

More intutive to use than Windows 8, Nontouch experience almost as good as Windows 7, Cloud backup and other neat tweaks...
A pain to install...
Microsoft has gone a long way in fixing all the problems we had with Windows 8, and in many ways it's the OS we deserved from day one. The ability to launch straight to the desktop and the pseudo-Start button will please desktop users, improved search wi...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:90

Windows 8 continues to be a product that attracts a lot of complaining. Some of that complaining is justified - at least to some extent - and some of it isn't. But no matter what we think of Windows 8, if the customers aren't on board, then the operating...

Massive improvement over Windows 8, massive improvement on all other versions of Windows, free...
The Modern UI will cause problems for some, many Windows 8 apps are still utterly hopeless...
No doubt lots of people will say that 8.1 is what Windows 8 should have been from the start. To be fair to Microsoft though, it deserves some real credit for listening to the complaints people made about 8 and acting on them. While this sounds like...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

What is Windows 8.1? This is the long awaited update to arguably Microsoft's most ambitious and controversial operating system to date, Windows 8. In previous generations it would've been referred to as a Service Pack, but these days the trend is for deci...

Better melds desktop & touch UIs, Superb new search functionality, Lots of new functionality, Upgrades galore...
Desktop & touch UIs still jar, Start button doesn't change anything, IE11 still playing catch up, Windows Store still sparse...
Windows 8 is never going to be a perfect operating system. Its lofty ambitions introduced so many new elements that it was unlikely they would all be perfectly implemented and they weren't. Windows 8.1 can't fix this, but it does bring a wealth of obvious...

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itproportal.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Increased tablet sales and declining desktop and laptop sales make one thing clear: People want tablets. But they still need computers capable of multitasking high-power applications. With both Mac and PC sales down, Microsoft took this problem on with a...

Fastest start, up of any Windows version, Loads of included apps and utilities, More window options for new, style apps, Improved stock apps...
Dual nature of OS may still confuse some, Windows app store lacks some big names...
Windows 8.1 sticks to Microsoft's strategy of being an "and" OS – a tablet OS and a full-power desktop OS – while polishing the flaws which were present in Windows 8. Even if you never use a new-style app, you can take advantage of Windows 8.1's faster s...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:100

Windows 8 released earlier this year to a mixed response from both reviewers and users. While many people appreciated its fast boot times, responsive interface and touchscreen-friendliness, others were driven to distraction by the disjointed relationship...

Many fixes and improved features, but the return of the Start button is more a sop than a turn-around...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

When Steve Ballmer introduced Windows 8.1 at Microsoft's Build conference, he used the word “blend” so often that we wondered whether he was talking about an operating system or a new brand of coffee. Clearly stung by the criticism that Windows 8 focuse...

When Steve Ballmer introduced Windows 8.1 at Microsoft's Build conference, he used the word “blend” so often that we wondered whether he was talking about an operating system or a new brand of coffee. Clearly stung by the criticism that Windows 8 focuse...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

This is our preliminary verdict on the Windows 8.1 Preview released in late June 2013 When Steve Ballmer introduced Windows 8.1 at Microsoft's Build conference , he used the word "blend" so often that you wondered whether this was an operating system or...

Microsoft's latest update brings the worlds of touch and desktop together more successfully than before, although there's still plenty of work to do...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2015-04-26 11:28:58

Average rating:80

Thankfully, Microsoft has responded to criticism and implemented a few changes that it hopes will persuade those who haven’t yet upgraded to do so. Yes, Microsoft has added a Start button to Windows 8 desktop screen, but that isn’t the killer feature that...

Many fixes and improved features, but the return of the Start button is more a sop than a turn-around...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-06-04 11:33:10

Average rating:0

Hey, remember Windows 8? How could you forget? It was the biggest upheaval in desktop computing in recent memory, and even if you're not a user, its big colourful tiles are on your radar. Now, with Windows 8.1, Microsoft is giving its flashy new OS a firs...

If you've already got Windows 8 then there's no buying involved. You can go download your 8.1 update from the Windows Store right now for free. And you should! Windows 8.1 isn't any sort of revolution, but its collection of little annoyance fixes are all...

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techreviewsource.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

The Windows 8.1 Update released at Microsoft Build on April 2 can be viewed as both a step backward and a step forward for Microsoft's vision of a hybrid OS that's equally comfortable on tablets, slates, laptops, and desktops. In the first version of its...

Fastest startup of any Windows version. Better mouse and keyboard usability. Better integration of modern and "classic" Windows apps. Loads of included apps and utilities. Improved Mail app. Help for getting started. Better integration of tiled Start scre...
Dual nature may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles. Included apps (mail, music) not as slick as those of OS X Mavericks...
Windows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:60

When it launched Windows 8 in 2012, Microsoft radically changed the interface of its OS, providing a better touch experience but alienating millions of keyboard and mouse-centric users. Last year, the company made some major improvements with Windows 8.1...

Easier to see which apps are open switch among them; Able to close modern apps with a single click; Power button now on Start screen...
Still no Start menu; No way to make new taskbar window bars persistent; Battery WiFi status still missing...
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Update makes the company's OS more mouse-friendly and intuitive to use, but it still buries important info...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:70

When Windows 8 launched last fall, millions of long-time PC users were reluctant to upgrade their existing computers or purchase new systems with the new OS. Even though it promised better performance at an initial upgrade price of just $40, many were tur...

Improved multitasking; Universal search; Better preloaded apps; Better multimonitor support...
Still no Start Menu; Low information density; Still better for touch than keyboard mouse...
Windows 8.1 is a much improved operating system with enhanced multitasking, smarter search and a better selection of pre-loaded apps, but it's still better for touch than desktop use...

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maximumpc.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Reviewing an update to an operating system feels a little odd, doesn't it? After all, if you already use Windows 8 , it's not like you're not going to install Windows 8.1 . Sure, there's always the threat of compatibility issues, but Microsoft seems to ha...

Plentiful personalization tweaks; much better search; better SkyDrive integration; improved core apps; better splitscreen Modern treatment.
Two UIs still feel disjointed; Start button feels like an afterthought; loss of some SkyDrive features; no search engine customizability.

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activewin.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

2: Pricing, Editions & SystemRequirements3: Installation, Setup & Upgrading4: Initial Impressions5: Daily Usage & Application Compatibility6: Desktop7: File Explorer8: Start Screen Apps9: Internet Explorer 1010: Networking & Connectivity11: Windows Sto...

Product: Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Upgrade)Company: MicrosoftWebsite: http://www.microsoft.comMSRP: See PricingReview By: Andre Da Costawith Byron Hinson, Robert Stein contributingWindows 8.1Table Of Contents (45 Pages)1: Introduction2: Pricing, Editio...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

The Windows 8.1 Update released at Microsoft Build on April 2 can be viewed as both a step backward and a step forward for Microsoft's vision of a hybrid OS that's equally comfortable on tablets, slates, laptops, and desktops. In the first version of its...

Fastest startup of any Windows version. Better mouse and keyboard usability. Better integration of modern and "classic" Windows apps. Loads of included apps and utilities. Improved Mail app. Help for getting started. Better integration of tiled Start scre...
Dual nature may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles. Included apps (mail, music) not as slick as those of OS X Mavericks...
Windows 8.1 Update is geared towards pleasing mouse and keyboard users while simultaneously deepening integration with its touch-friendly interface...

Read the full review

theverge.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

UI changesWhen you first switch on a Windows 8.1 PC you won't notice many differences from Windows 8. The boot process is still quick, Live Tiles still greet you after you sign in. However, as you start to navigate around, subtle improvements become appar...

Free for Windows 8 users, Great new Snap Views for sidebyside apps, Bing search integration, SkyDrive sync improvements...
Still awkward to control with traditional keyboards and mice, A lack of Windows 8style apps, No true windowing on Windows 8 style apps, fullscreen, Lack of desktop improvements...

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techreviewsource.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:80

Increased tablet sales and declining desktop and laptop sales make one thing clear: People want tablets. But they still need computers capable of multitasking high-power applications. With both Mac and PC sales down, Microsoft took this problem on with a...

Fastest startup of any Windows version. Loads of included apps and utilities. More windowing options for newstyle apps. Improved stock included apps, especially Mail. Much better help for getting started. More harmony between tiled Start screen and deskto...
Dual nature of OS may still confuse some. Windows app store lacks some big titles...
Windows 8.1 sticks to Microsoft's strategy of delivering an operating system that's equally at home on tablets and full-power desktop PCs, but many of the flaws of Windows 8 have been fixed...

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techworld.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

It's been less than nine months since Windows 8 was launched to the public, but it feels a lot longer. The radical redesign remains a source of frustration for many long-time Windows users, as the split personality is both confusing and jarring.See also:...

Windows 8.1 is a refinement rather than a revolution. Those who put off buying a new laptop or PC because of having to re-learn Windows might do well to try Windows 8.1...

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hothardware.com

Updated:
2014-09-19 01:20:35

Average rating:0

For Windows users of all kinds, the Windows "Blue" 8.1 update has been long-awaited. Those who've been using the base OS since launch have no doubt been anticipating some of the enhancements that are coming, while many others have been waiting patientl...

Without wasting time, let's make one thing clear: the Windows 8.1 update is fantastic. If you're already a Windows 8 user, the update is going to be a no-brainer. While the inability to switch back to the old tile designs (in the event you don't care f...

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