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    Sony Ux280

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MSGaldenzi, Mar 8, 2012.

  1. MSGaldenzi

    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    Does anyone think this can run Windows 8?

    I can get one locally for 150 but am not too sure if I should even bother. I really don't need it but figure it could be a fun toy with windows 8 on it. If its in good shape does 150 seem like a fair price?

    Thanks
     
    MSGaldenzi, Mar 8, 2012
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    Valnar Notebook Consultant

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    On the micropctalk forum is a thread about win8 and UX!

    I will try Win8 on my UX91S at the weekend :)
     
    Valnar, Mar 8, 2012
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    Awesome, Thanks for the recommendation
     
    MSGaldenzi, Mar 9, 2012
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    Today I installed Win8 Consumer Preview and used the Driver pack from gabe at micropctalk to get most functions working.

    I like Win 8 on the UX very much, but when you are in the ´metro´ some apps won´t start because the UX has only 1024* 600 resolution :()

    But Win 8 runs very fast, boots in about 7- 10 seconds and it feels for me snappier than 7!
     
    Valnar, Mar 14, 2012
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