Windows 8 reimagines Windows -- it's for the next billion people, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Sinofsky talks about how this team "boldly reimagined" Windows. And there's no doubt this version of Windows looks very different than any version of Windows most consumers are familiar with.
by Jay Greene
We've had 16 million on installations of pre-release build of Windows 8, he says.
by Roger Cheng
"Windows 8 is computing for the next billion people," Sinofsky says. Similar to Mozilla's argument for Firefox OS, which they claim will get the "next 2.5 billion people" on the Internet.
by seth.rosenblatt
We've done 650 pages of blogs on Windows 8, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Windows 8 is probably the most-tested beta ever, except for maybe Gmail.
by seth.rosenblatt
Sinofsky is a prolific blogger. It's one of his traits well-known at Microsoft.
by Jay Greene
Starting at 12:01 a.m. local time, the new era of computing begins, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Announces ability to upgrade to Windows 8 online and in store.
by Roger Cheng
Announcing a grand opening of Windows Store for apps.
by Roger Cheng
Also announcing a new experience of Windows RT (devices running on ARM processors like tablets).
by Roger Cheng
Of course, these have all been talked about for a while.
by Roger Cheng
Sinofsky talks about improvements that come from Windows 8: better battery life, faster boot time, smaller memory footprint, strong work with partners, and compatibility with Windows 7 hardware and software.
by Roger Cheng
Windows 8 has had 1.24 billion hours of testing, he says. So it better work without bugs!
by Roger Cheng
Upgrades start at $39.99 for consumers, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Among the recitation of facts, I'm looking for a strong argument for Windows RT from Sinofsky, That may come in the follow-up event, though.
by seth.rosenblatt
Windows really is Microsoft's moonshot. It's so complex to pull off. Critics might say it's too complex. But getting all of the different piece of Microsoft and the computer ecosystem is a monumental task.
by Jay Greene
Now talking about the user interface and interaction of Windows 8. We're at the start of a new era, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Windows 8 is designed to work with mouse and keyboard, as well as touch. That's the big selling point of the new OS: its flexibility.
by Roger Cheng
Calls the interface "fast and fluid," he says. It's personal and accessible and scalable, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Notes keyboard shortcuts work the same.
by Roger Cheng
I think Sinofsky is dead-on about touch. The very first thing I did when Google gave me the Cr-48 Chromebook demo was touch the screen, inadvertently. People want touch.
by seth.rosenblatt
All Windows 8 software comes with a simple how-to for first-time users, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Microsoft's big bet with Windows 8 in PCs is touch. It's unclear how much consumers will want or use touch screens. It's going to require some new learning.
by Jay Greene
Over 1,000 new PCs have been certified for Windows 8, he says.
by Roger Cheng
However, the quality of the manufacturers' touch screens can be hit or miss.
by seth.rosenblatt
You will see fully capable PCs for Windows 8 for under $300. That's cheaper than some tablets!
by Roger Cheng
He talks of Ultrabooks with touch screens too. Those probably won't be under $300.
by Roger Cheng
That $300 price point for new PCs could be a big motivator to get consumers buying devices.
by Jay Greene
For anyone having video issues -- refresh now for Flash version (Silverlight stream was broken).
by john.falcone
For the home and office, Windows 8 will power a wave of all-in-one PCs.
by Roger Cheng
"These are the best PCs ever made," Sinofsky says.
by Roger Cheng
Sinofsky pitching the touch screen as being integrated alongside keyboard and mouse. It's not a replacement.
by seth.rosenblatt
Windows has maintained the broadest and deepest library of apps, he says.
by Roger Cheng
With Windows 8, Microsoft is enabling a new wave of apps that are touch enabled.
by Roger Cheng
He says the new Windows Store represents a great new opportunity for developers.
by Roger Cheng
The form factors are really going to matter. There were plenty of new Windows 8 PCs in the lounge area when we came in that, honestly, did nothing for me. There's going to be a lot of experimenting going on with PC makers, and a lot of them are going to produce devices that won't sell.
by Jay Greene
The Windows Store will be available in 231 markets, according to the slide behind Sinofsky.
by Roger Cheng
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