Have you ever used Windows on anything else but a
computer/laptop? Well, for me the answer was no until a week ago and now my
ignorance is no more. What I have found will change the views of the masses.
This week I bring to you a look at Windows has a operating system for Tablets
and Phones.
Windows on Tablets
This part of the review will focus on Windows as a tablet
Operating System (OS) first and foremost. To figure out how good Windows on a
tablet would be we had to take the Lenovo
ThinkPad Tablet 2 on a test run. Just for the record this tablet comes with
all the bells and whistles that most devices would dream of having and here is
some key features to show it.
- 10.1″ IPS Display (1366×768)
- Dual-core Intel Atom (Z2760 1.80GHz) w/ 4 threads
- PowerVR SGX545 graphics
- 2GB / 800MHz LPDDR2 RAM
- Windows 8 Pro 32-bit
- 64GB Flash Memory
- ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 combo chip, GPS
- Mini-HDMI, 3.5mm Audio In / Microphone Jack combo
- USB 2.0, micro-SD
What's The Verdict?
Speaking as an avid Windows 8 user I can safely say that the
experience and resources you have at your disposal on a windows 8 desktop or
laptop is exactly the same on a Windows 8 tablet. Windows tablets offer
something that Android and iOS cannot give a user and that is a fully
functionally PC experience on your tablet. That simply means you don't have to
go through the headache of finding an App to replace your favorite desktop
programs. All you need to do is install the desktop version of the program on
your tablet.
Conclusion
Windows tablets are certainly the best solution for persons
thinking of ditching their laptop or desktop for a more portable solution. It
also helps to know that most windows tablet have USB ports built-in for file
transfer or integration with USB devices.
Windows on Phones
This part of the review will focus on Windows as a Smartphone
OS first and foremost. This part of
the review was done with the help of a Nokia
Lumia 620 running the new Windows 8 Phone
OS. The Lumia 620 isn't the best that Nokia has to offer but it is a well
rounded mid-range Windows phone.
Here are some of the key features for the Lumia
620.- 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU
- 512MB RAM
- 3.8-inch 480 x 800 pixel ClearBlack LCD screen
- Windows Phone 8 OS
- 8GB internal memory
- 5-megapixel camera with LED flash
What's The Verdict?
The Lumia 620 is
a great mid-range Smartphone at a respectable mid-range price from Digicel. The only problem I find is
that Windows as a Smartphone OS
isn't as mature as Android or iOS. So, at the moment Windows App Store isn't very diverse
and populated as the other market leaders. Also, the learning curve is a bit on
the steep side for persons coming from Android and iOS, but maybe much easier
to someone just entering the realms of Smartphone's.
Conclusion
The Nokia Lumia 620 is a very capable mid-range Smartphone that has a rich and vibrant display and a unique design. I would certainly recommended it to new comers to the world of Smartphone's because of it stability, but Windows Phone 8 has a lot of ground to cover to become a serious alternative for Android or iOS. Products mention in this article were provided by Microsoft Of Jamaica.
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