Hello World: A Geek's Take on Windows RT and Windows 8

Thank you for watching, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing. Right now, I'm Chris Perillo, and this is your "Geek Out" for today. I wanted to talk to you a bit about the big difference between Windows RT and Windows 8, which boils down to one phrase: backwards compatibility.

Yesterday, when I purchased my Surface with Windows RT computer from Microsoft's website just minutes before it launched to the world, I don't know how I got in there, but some people were concerned. They asked me why I got Windows RT instead of holding out for Windows 8 Pro computer. Now, I thought you guys were power users, well, I am too, but here's the thing: I do not need backwards compatibility. That's why Windows RT was designed for a completely different processor architecture than Windows 8.

Now, I realize it's a bit confusing for most people, but if you're going to be buying a new computer that was optimized for a mobile experience, you may very well be buying a Windows RT computer, which will be fine if you do not need to run Legacy desktop programs. You know all those programs you've been running on Windows for years; they will not work with a Windows RT computer. I'm fine with that because I want a pure Microsoft Windows touchscreen PC experience. That's the reason I went with a Microsoft Surface tablet up front.

I'm very interested in seeing what other OEMs come up with, because that's the beauty of Windows: it licenses it, and you get completely different choices of hardware in the marketplace. Windows RT is optimized for mobile, no True Legacy desktop application support. Really, the only time you see it might be with an installation of Internet Explorer, because you can see it from within the desktop UI as well as within the modern UI. You also get some Office apps bundled with Windows RT. They're also in the classic desktop UI on the Windows RT machine.

If you're looking for an iPad-like experience with Windows, Windows RT is probably going to be able to deliver that for you. That's a good thing if you are looking to support all your legacy desktop applications and want the best of all worlds. Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro will be your choice. Now, in terms of Windows 8 versus Windows 8 Pro, there are definitely some differences.

For instance, if you're interested in encryption, booting from a virtual hard disk, connecting to a domain, and a few other very power user-centric network-centric features, Windows 8 Pro is going to be the choice for you. If you want to run Windows on classic architectures, Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro will work. But if you're looking back at past versions of Windows, if you want to reboot Windows in your mind what it is, I'm telling you a Windows RT computer should make you happy.

You know, I'm very well aware of the benefits and shortcomings of many platforms, and I do believe, and I've said this before, that I'm not changing my tune. Windows 8 specifically has its modern UI optimized for a touch experience. Windows RT throws away the stuff that I don't want—the Legacy desktop applications. So, even though you may see the lack of backwards compatibility as a shortcoming with Windows RT, I see it as a huge benefit.

Windows RT is designed to be fast and efficient on mobile devices. This operating system is perfect for devices like Surface or any other tablet PC that can run on low memory. The performance and battery life are much better compared to the desktop version of windows 8.

One thing that you might not know about Windows RT is its limitations, especially when it comes to running traditional desktop applications. These apps will require you to purchase a license in order to run them on your device.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now hello world I'm Chris Perillo and this is your geek out for today I wanted to talk to you a bit about the big difference between Windows RT and Windows 8 and that boils down to one phrase backwards compatibility so yesterday when I purchased the surface with Windows RT computer with my own money on Microsoft's website minutes before it launched to the world I don't know how I got in there but some people were concerned they said why did you get Windows RT instead of holding out for Windows 8 Pro computer why Chris I thought you were a power user well I am but here's the thing that I do not need backwards compatibility so Windows RT was designed for a completely different processor architecture than Windows 8 now I realize it's a bit confusing for most people but if you're going to be buying a new computer that was optimized for a mobile experience you may very well be buying a Windows RT computer which will be fine if you do not need to run Legacy desktop program programs you know all those programs you've been running on Windows for years they will not work with a Windows RT computer I'm fine with that if only because I want a and I know this is really weird to say a pure Microsoft Windows touchscreen PC experience this is the reason I went with a Microsoft Surface tablet up front I'm very interested in seeing what other oems come up with because that's the beauty of Windows they license it you get completely different uh choices of Hardware in the marketplace Windows RT optimized for mobile no True Legacy desktop application support really the only time you see it maybe with uh an installation of uh Internet Explorer because you can see it from within the desktop UI as well as within the modern UI you also get some office apps bundled with Windows RT not as interesting to me maybe interesting to you those are also in the classic desktop UI on the Windows RT machine if you're looking for an iPad like experience with Windows Windows RT is probably going to be able to deliver that for you and that's a good thing uh if you are looking to uh support all your legacy desktop applications and you want the best of all worlds Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro is going to be your choice now in terms of Windows 8 versus Windows 8 Pro there are definitely some differences as well uh for instance if you're interested in encryption uh booting from a virtual hard disk connecting to a domain and a few other very power user Centric Network Centric features Windows 8 Pro is going to be the choice for you if you're looking to run Windows on classic architectures Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro but if you're issuing the past if you want to reboot Windows in your mind what it is to you I'm telling you a Windows RT computer should make you happy you know I'm very well aware of the benefits and shortcomings of many platforms and I do believe and I've said this before I'm not changing my tune windows 8 specifically the modern UI was optimized for a touch experience Windows RT throws away the stuff that I don't want the Legacy desktop applications so even though you may see the lack of backwards compatibility as a shortcoming with Windows RT I see that as a huge benefitthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now hello world I'm Chris Perillo and this is your geek out for today I wanted to talk to you a bit about the big difference between Windows RT and Windows 8 and that boils down to one phrase backwards compatibility so yesterday when I purchased the surface with Windows RT computer with my own money on Microsoft's website minutes before it launched to the world I don't know how I got in there but some people were concerned they said why did you get Windows RT instead of holding out for Windows 8 Pro computer why Chris I thought you were a power user well I am but here's the thing that I do not need backwards compatibility so Windows RT was designed for a completely different processor architecture than Windows 8 now I realize it's a bit confusing for most people but if you're going to be buying a new computer that was optimized for a mobile experience you may very well be buying a Windows RT computer which will be fine if you do not need to run Legacy desktop program programs you know all those programs you've been running on Windows for years they will not work with a Windows RT computer I'm fine with that if only because I want a and I know this is really weird to say a pure Microsoft Windows touchscreen PC experience this is the reason I went with a Microsoft Surface tablet up front I'm very interested in seeing what other oems come up with because that's the beauty of Windows they license it you get completely different uh choices of Hardware in the marketplace Windows RT optimized for mobile no True Legacy desktop application support really the only time you see it maybe with uh an installation of uh Internet Explorer because you can see it from within the desktop UI as well as within the modern UI you also get some office apps bundled with Windows RT not as interesting to me maybe interesting to you those are also in the classic desktop UI on the Windows RT machine if you're looking for an iPad like experience with Windows Windows RT is probably going to be able to deliver that for you and that's a good thing uh if you are looking to uh support all your legacy desktop applications and you want the best of all worlds Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro is going to be your choice now in terms of Windows 8 versus Windows 8 Pro there are definitely some differences as well uh for instance if you're interested in encryption uh booting from a virtual hard disk connecting to a domain and a few other very power user Centric Network Centric features Windows 8 Pro is going to be the choice for you if you're looking to run Windows on classic architectures Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro but if you're issuing the past if you want to reboot Windows in your mind what it is to you I'm telling you a Windows RT computer should make you happy you know I'm very well aware of the benefits and shortcomings of many platforms and I do believe and I've said this before I'm not changing my tune windows 8 specifically the modern UI was optimized for a touch experience Windows RT throws away the stuff that I don't want the Legacy desktop applications so even though you may see the lack of backwards compatibility as a shortcoming with Windows RT I see that as a huge benefit\n"