During next week’s Microsoft Build event, we’re expecting to see Windows 8 on tablets and this should be Microsoft’s best attempt to derail the momentum of the iPad. One of the best features of the iPad is its instant-on ability, so how will Windows 8 stack up?
Well, according to the official video below, Windows 8 should boot up super quickly. The Microsoft employee holds the laptop’s battery outside of the device so I’m assuming this is a straight up boot up, not just a resuming. If Microsoft can pull this off, it will be quite a feat because I use a Windows 7 computer to work most days and I generally boot it up and walk away to make coffee before it’s ready.
Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, as Windows 7 is much quicker than previous versions but nearly any boot up time seems like a long time in the world of tablets, especially if you’re going against the iPad. I know the iPad isn’t really booting up each time you unlock it but to most people, it’s instant on and that’s an amazing thing.
As I mentioned earlier, Windows 8 is going to be Microsoft’s solution to the tablet market, so things like a multitouch interface and robust app ecosystem are going to be vitally important. The little things like boot-up time and battery life are also going to be major factors in how well-received it is in the tablet world.
Watch the video below and let us know what you think.