FAO anyone who's used Windows 8

I want to attach a PC to my tv system, running it through an AV amp. I was prepared to buy a new PC, but looking at PC world's webby, I see that everything comes with Windows 8 now.

Reading some reviews, I'm getting the impression that for what I have in mind Windows 8 will be horrible. It won't be used as a PC, it'll simply be a storage device and media player, and it won't be abywhere near me, instead being controlled via a remote keyboard.

Am I right in thinking I'd be better off having a PC built for me, and using Windows 7 or even XP as the OS? Or would I be better served by buying a (gasp) Mac?

Posted By: Sugbad The Bad on December 30th 2013 at 14:21:11

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FAO anyone who's used Windows 8 (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Dec 30, 14:21:11
- Windows 8 has a free windows 8.1 upgrade which lets.... (General Chat) - usacanary, Dec 30, 18:31:51
- I bought myself a windows 8 laptop for xmas (General Chat) - shoddy, Dec 30, 16:02:33
- There's loads of Windows 7 PC's out there Suggs..... (General Chat) - Karnivore, Dec 30, 14:59:08
- Does your TV not stream directly from a file source across local network? (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 30, 14:23:53
  - I didn't even understand the question! (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Dec 30, 14:28:12
    - you could get yourdelf a little anndroid box for your telly? (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Dec 30, 16:06:52
    - I've just looked up NAS (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Dec 30, 14:32:32
      - My NAS has a built in functionality for streaming (it is essential a media server)... (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 30, 15:04:55
        
        This is the latest version of my NAS.... (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 30, 15:06:44

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