| Rainbird said: It's not so much about stuff that isn't ultimately doable in Android (because everything ultimately is, it's just a matter of time), but about how things are in the here and now (or october, based on W8 release rumors). Also, I have next to no knowledge about the newest state of Android kb+m affairs, so please do correct me if I'm wrong about something. For personal use, I'm a programmer, so (as you mentioned) IDEs are a no go on Android right now. For mass consumers, I think the library they already have is the most important part. I know you mentioned games, but the availability of games on Android doesn't change that many gamers already own a few games they will want to continue playing. I know I'd want my Steam library to carry over now that the option is there. I also imagine that file management isn't at the same level on Android as it is on Windows, not to mention support for external devices like DVD drives, digital cameras, printers, scanners (the ones that can't be connected to through the web at least) and whatever else you might want to plug in to your computer/tablet/device. Plus I just think the Windows 8 interface is better. |
kb/ms is the same as is file structure. So there's no loss there.
IDEs and such, yeah, you're definitely out of luck and in all honesty, they'd want the technology leading desktops or really high end laptops anyways.
As for games... this one is harder. RIGHT NOW, you're absolutely right and Windows8 device should be better, however, I don't think Win8 tablets will have CD drives, so it would have to be digital based stuff too. However, Steam is coming to Android and Google already stated a few weeks go that their next large move with Android is a singular gaming focus. Probably similar to how they handled books, movies, and music. Then considering the growth of the technology and all this will occur by end of 2012 or beginning of 2013 and you'll have the exact same gaming experience. Including bluetooth controllers, since you can do that now.
As for other devices like printers and external drives.. you can already do that now. Even through cloud with Google products. I can print something from my phone while I'm at work on my printer at home if its on and connect to my network (which it is) with no PC in the loop. Almost any new phone and tablet also has a way to do HDMI out so you can connect to larger screens and any Android based device also has USB out/in for pretty much anything else imaginable....all right now.
As for you preference to Win8...well I guess you just have bad taste. :P jk, I like the Metro look as well. But, with Android I can throw a new launcher on my device and make it look like anything I want. I can have it mimick iOS, Metro, or anything else for that matter. :) Personalization is king!
