14 DAY TRIAL // Just as I’ve told you this weekend, Dell is the latest member of the Windows 8 critics club, as the company has clearly explained that Microsoft’s new OS has failed to become a catalyst for the PC market.
But the company has also revealed that it has high expectations from Windows 8.1, the upcoming refresh that’s expected to solve many, if not all, problems reported in Windows 8.
“We are encouraged by what is going to play out with new chipsets and some of the work that is going on within the Windows ecosystem to hopefully over the next few months create some catalysts,” Brian Gladden, chief financial officer at Dell, said during the company’s earnings conference call.
Windows 8.1 is set to bring lots of changes to the existing Windows 8, including plenty of Start Screen customization options, plus a Start button. Rumors has it that Microsoft might bring back the Start button in Windows 8.1, but instead of launching a Start Menu, it would actually serve as a simple shortcut for the Start Screen.